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About the University YMCA
The University YMCA enjoys a unique collaboration with the University of Toledo. For college students, this branch is similar to other clubs and organizations found on the UT campus. Founded in October 1908, the University Y is one of only 15 student led YMCAs in the country.
Typical of a student YMCA, the University YMCA is programmatically diverse. There is a definitely an emphasis on college student development, plus a partnership exists which gives University of Toledo college students the opportunity to focus on community outreach.
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The programs facilitated by the University YMCA focus specifically on leadership development and service learning. Overall, college students as well as Toledo's youth benefit from this student YMCA.
University YMCA Freshmen Camp 2009
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Free Summer Camp for Military Kids
The National Military Famiy Association's Operation Purple camps offer a free week of fun for military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be deployed. Operation Purple will be held at YMCA Storer Camps from June 20-26, 2010. To register, visit www.militaryfamily.org.
Operation Purple Flyer
Participate... Serve... Volunteer!
 Volunteers are needed and appreciated at the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo. Volunteering requires no previous job experience and will provide opportunities to use your talents. Call or email Bobbie Kehlmeier, volunteer director, at 419-729-8135 to volunteer today.
YMCA /JCC Early Education, Care and Afterschool Programs
At the YMCA and JCC, families tell us what's important for their kids - and we listen. They want quality, safe and affordable care; flexible hours; educational activities; convenient locations close to home; and they want their children to have a good time. The YMCA/JCC early education and afterschool adventure programs offer all of this and more for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
YMCA/JCC TO PROVIDE FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE MILITARY FAMILIES
As part of the new Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide military families with access to youth development, family strengthening, and health and well-being programs at community YMCAs nationwide. Membership fees will be underwritten by the DoD and administered through Military OneSource, an information and referral service for military families.
Free Respite Child Care for Military Families
In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>
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YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo – building strong kids, strong families and strong communities for 144 years
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Your YMCA/JCC:
- Won The Collaboration Prize for the most outstanding partnership in the nation
- Received the Torch Award from the BBB for outstanding fundraising practices
- Won the prestigious Eagle Award for superior financial development
- Collaborated with TPS to build the new West Toledo YMCA, to be completed August 2009
- Served 307,440 people, making your YMCA the 8th largest in the nation
- Raised $2,153,812 during the Annual Scholarship Campaign
- Provided 75,462 people with scholarship assistance
- Partnered with United Way and LMHA to provide 14,249 youth with free Fun Bus activities
- Partnered with 136 area churches
- Served 21,301 campers at YMCA Storer Camps – the 3rd largest camp in the nation
- Provided free diabetes screenings for 368 people
- Offered free respite child care for military families
- Taught free water safety and swim lessons to 3,500 children
- Served 2,463 children weekly at 37 child care locations
Building Better Arms
Certified personal trainer Rebecca Boyer, fitness director for the Summit YMCA, demonstrates exercises for toning and strengthening your arms and
shoulders, as featured in the Toledo Blade Sunday, March 8, 2009 Living section article by Ann Weber.
Follow this link to read the article and see the video: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090308/ART16/903060247/-1/ARCHIVES30
YMCA and UT Launch YMCA Professional Studies Program
By Jennifer Ruple
The YMCA of Greater Toledo and the University of Toledo have designed a program that will allow undergraduate students to earn YMCA Senior Director Certification while studying for their bachelor's degrees. Students completing the YMCA Professional Studies Program (YPSP) will qualify for YMCA Senior Director Certification, paid internships and job placement at the YMCA which is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations in the country. The YMCA of Greater Toledo employs more than 2,100 locally.
The YMCA Professional Studies Program will be offered beginning this fall through the University of Toledo's College of Health and Human Services' Recreation and Leisure Studies Department. UT is one of five colleges/universities in the country selected by the YMCA of the USA to offer the program.
The program gives students the opportunity to receive this required YMCA director certification prior to their employment. Traditionally, YMCA directors begin working on this certification during their first year of employment.
Students enrolled in YPSP will study group work and volunteerism and equivalent courses will be offered for the requirements of supervision, financial management, community development, diversity and program development. In addition, students will receive support and assistance from national and local YMCAs through internship opportunities, special conferences, publications, scholarships, service learning projects, employment and more.
To learn more about the YMCA Professional Studies Program at the University of Toledo, please call Dr. Bruce Groves of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Departmen at 419-530-4353.
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Dr. Bruce Groves, Associate professor of Public Health and Rehabilitative services, adds his signature to the agreeement for the launch of the UT/YMCA Professional Studies Program, as, from left to right, Dr. Jerome Sullivan, Dean of the UT College of Health and Human Services; Robert Alexander, President and CEO of the YMCA and JCC of Toledo; and Kim Phillips, Program Leadership and Development consultant with the YMCA of the USA, share the announcement with the community. |
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