YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN
We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
- Child Care
- Education & Leadership
- Swim, Sports & Play
- Camp
FLORIDA YMCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Y READS!
YMCA Reads! provides kindergarten through third grade students with the comprehensive reading instruction they need to succeed. YMCA READS! students are referred by teachers to work with staff and mentors in small groups during one-hour individualized sessions, twice per week. We continuously measure reading skills using both i-Ready diagnostic tests and informal assessments to provide targeted instruction and track the results of the program. Overall, 100% of students in the program see quantifiable progress in their reading skills!
FLORIDA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Since 1936, YMCA Youth In Government, or “YIG” for short, has given students around the country the opportunity to serve as part of a youth-run, youth-led model government process. The Florida YMCA Youth In Government program was founded in 1957, and for more than 62 years our delegates have been actively engaged with the issues that impact their families, schools, YMCAs, and communities.