The Valley of the Sun YMCA was founded in 1892 in Arizona and provides various programs and services to help people of all ages and backgrounds learn, grow and thrive. It offers programs focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Services include diabetes prevention programs, senior fitness classes, military outreach and corporate wellness programs. Membership provides benefits like developing youth potential, promoting healthy lifestyles and delivering meaningful change to the community.

1. TEAM D: Stephanie French, Joyce
Kessel, Craig Parr and Phillip Schomburg

2.  The Valley of the Sun
YMCA is one of the oldest
Non-Profit Agencies in the
State of Arizona.
 The Valley of the Sun
YMCA was founded in 1892
and provides services to
help individuals prepare
for life and embrace a
healthier lifestyle by
connecting mind, body
and spirit.
 YMCA offers programs to
help all members “learn,
grow and thrive.”

3.  The services provided to Youth focus on
strengthening one’s character, and building
lasting relationships.
 The services provided to Teens are focused
on who they are and what they can do.
 The services provided to Adults are designed
to encourage them to live a healthier
lifestyles and build relationships.
 The services provided to Seniors are designed
to keep them healthy in both mind and
spirit.

4.  Diabetes Prevention Programs:
 12-month, 16 one-hour sessions with a lifestyle
coach
 Individual and Group Program goals
 Senior Adults
 Fitness
 Outreach programs
 Personal training and nutrition
 Senior events
 Learn a new hobby,
 Learn a new language,
 Join a bible study,
 Join a cooking class

5.  Military Outreach programs:
 Must meet eligibility requirements
 Free memberships
 Offers short-term memberships
 Corporate Wellness Programs
 Promotes Healthy lifestyle choices
 Reduces absenteeism
 Lower health care costs
 Creates a more productive workforce
 Improves physical and mental health

6.  Diverse Population
 Spiritual Development
 11 Million Adults
 Inner City – Suburbs
 Low-Middle Income Bracket
 Youth Development – Healthy Living – Social Responsibility

7.  Programs available
to:
 Families and Groups
 Youth
 Teens
 Adults
 Classes run daily
at various times
 Special events run
throughout the
month

8.  Membership will
 Develop youth potential
 Promote healthy
lifestyles
 Deliver meaningful,
positive change to
community
 Membership fee required
 Fees paid monthly or
yearly
 Discounts available to
military, corporations, and
Apollo Education Group.
 Financial assistance is
available

9.  At the YMCA there many programs available
to keep adults active and educated for the
world around them. Here are a few and what
they try to accomplish.

10.  This is a preventative exercise program that
enhances the quality of life for mature adults
across the country.
 It is senior-focused and one to the largest in
the United States.
 Co-operation with HCD and HMO’s allows
individuals with Medicare to participate at no
additional cost.

11.  This program is designed for 50 years and
older individuals
 It allows individuals to learn how to “juggle
the responsibilities at home and possibly at
work and in your community, yet perhaps not
leaving enough time to focus on
yourself”(YMCA Adult Programs)
 Lifestyle changes for health benefits and
general life well being.

12. Moore M., (2009), More People Turn to the
YMCA Than Ever Before, retrieved March
3, 2016 from
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YMCA Adult Programs. (n.d.) Houston YMCA
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