- Non-profit youth development agency whose mission is to inspire and empower all young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. - Activities include age appropriate and diverse activities in the areas of character and leadership, health and life skills, education and career, the arts, sports, recreation and fitness. - Program is delivered after school and evenings during school years along with summer sessions.

Program includes: - Summer Art Day camps and residential camping - Mentoring - Jump Start summer youth pre-employment job readiness program (ages 11 - 13) - Dance classes (hip hop, jazz and African) for youth ages 7 - 15 - Visual arts (ceramics, drawing, photography and painting) - Kids College tutoring program - Cooking (healthy snacks and simple meals) - Cosmetology (hair braiding and manicures) - Jewelry making - Movies - Bingo - Support groups (drugs, relationships, sex and decision - making) - Field trips - After school drop-in program

Portable Vision and Portable Audio are arts/musical arts based mentoring programs in which teenagers and mentors work together to create quality artistic and musical projects that tell their unique stories.

- Adult learning center - provides persons 16 years of age and older who are neither enrolled in, nor completed, high school to work on basic skills or work towards attaining a GED certificate - Adult community education classes - offers many opportunities for self-enrichment either intellectually or physically - Youth after school program - provides additional opportunities and/or a place for students to remain following the regular school day - Family literacy program

- Adult enrichment including arts, crafts, field trips and personalized learning - Community events - Community fitness center - Driver education class - Equipment rentals - Fitness classes and recreation activities for all ages - Performing arts - Youth sports camps - Youth enrichment including arts, crafts, cooking, music, theater, and personalized learning - Youth gymnastics classes

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Scouting programs provide character, citizenship, leadership, and fitness development for boys and girls from kindergarten through age 21. Included are special outreach programs for at-risk, inner city, and special needs youth. Cub Scouting: youth in kindergarten - 5th grade participate in hands-on activities geared towards citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Scouts BSA: weekly meetings guided by adults aimed at increasing responsibility, leadership experiences, camping, outdoor activities, services projects. Members are introduced to more than 100 hobby and career choices through merit badges and goal setting/achievement. Venturing: a youth development program of Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are age 14 (or age 13 and completed the 8th grade) through age 21. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Sea Scouts: a specialized segment of the Venture program organized to address members' boating skills and promote knowledge of maritime heritage. Meetings take place in local neighborhoods and communities at the organizations which charter Scouting groups. Scout shops are available selling Scouting uniforms, handbooks, badges (with documentation), camping gear, and other Scouting merchandise.

Adventure Club provides care and enrichment for children pre-school - 4th grade. - Before and after school - Non-school days and a full summer program Activities include: - Crafts, cooking, computer, books, science, building, outdoor and gym play, field trips, and more - Special time and activities for kindergarten participants - Special privileges for older children

Provides opportunities for all ages through classes and activities which serve people's social, recreational, enrichment and academic needs, including driver education and pool activities.

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60 minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers workout (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

- Chess club - Computer classes - Conversational Spanish classes - Musical instrument instruction - Painting instruction - Sewing instruction - Swimming lessons, open swimming, etc. - Day camps - Drawing classes - Driver education program for new drivers and older adults ages 55 and older - Parenting education - Seminars/workshops - Tae Kwon Do - Trips and tours - Snowmobile safety classes - Youth development/youth service activities

- Community education - Leisure activities - Sports programs - Summer recreation

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

The public school district offers educational and vocational programming in areas of interest to community residents. Enrichment opportunities are also available for children through older adults in the community.

A school-age child care program for Kindergarten - 6 grade located at area schools. Discounted registration for families with caregivers who are National Guard, reserve, active, deployed, or returning military personnel is available. Locations: Clearview 7310 Highway 24, Clear Lake (320)257-5432 Discovery 700 7th Street South, Waite Park (320)257-5433 Kennedy 1300 Jade Road, Saint Joseph (320)257-5434 Lincoln 336 SE 5th Avenue, Saint Cloud (320)257-5435 Madison 2805 North 9th Street, Saint Cloud (320)257-5436 Mississippi Heights 1003 4th Street South, Sauk Rapids (320)257-5437 Oak Hill 2600 County Road 136, St. Cloud (320)257-5438 Oak Ridge 1111 27th Street North, Sartell (320)257-5439 Pleasantview 1009 North 6th Avenue, Sauk Rapids (320)257-5441 Pine Meadow 1029 Fifth Street North, Sartell (320)257-5440 Talahi 1321 Michigan Avenue. SE, Saint Cloud (320)257-5442 Westwood 5800 Ridgewood Road, Saint Cloud (320)257-5443

- Full-Day Child Care: Nine metro Early Childhood Learning Centers provide full-day, year-round child care options for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years - Part-Day Preschool: Three area preschools prepare kids 2 to 5 years old for school with part-day readiness programs during the school year - School Age Care: Provides before-and after-school care and school release day options for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade at many locations across the Twin Cities - Summer Youth Programs: Provides full day summer enrichment including Summer Power, Uproar and Summer Sports for kids in preschool through 8th grade

Teen program for students in grades 6 - 9 - Home school gym and swim - Middle School activities - Youth sports and swim team

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60 minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers workout (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Provides activities after school and weekends including advocacy and mentoring

- Adult and youth enrichment classes - Adult basic education - Extended child care provided via Tiger Time program

After-school program provides tutoring, homework help, and enriching activities for youth. No transportation provided.

- Pre-K - 6th grade activities - Basketball camp - Flag football camp - Soccer camp - Baseball camp - Music and Movement - Y Art - Middle school weight training class - Kids boot camp - Drop In babysitting service for children ages 6 month - 7 years - Kid's gym offers kids ages three through seven supervised and age-appropriate activities - Progressive gymnastics program for children age 3 and older - Progressive swimming lessons for children ages 3 and older - Sunshine Corner preschool for children ages 3 and 4 - Climbing wall for children age 6 and older

CLUB HIGHLIGHTS - Conveniently located at the Greenway High School directly across the street from Vandyke Elementary School - Gymnasium - Swimming pool - Computer access - Programs and for 3 age levels: - Elementary - Tween - High school - Outdoor playground access - Academic support - Art - Games - DIY STEM projects - Garden club

- Child care available for members - Lap Pool and Aquatic Center with water slide - Personal Trainers - Physical fitness classes and equipment for all ages - Social and recreational programs - Summer adventure day camp ???- Swimming lessons - Wellness Center - Youth sports and leagues

A variety of opportunities to enrich the youth of the area including: - Service learning - Independent youth services - TREC (Tutoring, Reading, Empowering, Children)