Greater Providence Young Mens Christian Association

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

Jul 11, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$24,195,630

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

For youth development - childcare and camp programsthe ymca of greater providence is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. For that reason, we help young people cultivate the values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Our ymca programs, like championing our students and reading intervention and enrichment, offer a range of experiences that address cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. Expenses include subsidies and direct financial assistance that make participation possible for many of the more than 5,000 children we engage.y child care programs strengthen the family unit by providing convenient, affordable, accessible child care for 2,586 children. The ymca's high quality child care programs utilize a well-developed curriculum which is delivered by professionally trained staff in safe surroundings. Children are provided a stimulating environment in which they can learn, develop healthy lifestyles, improve their social and emotional skills, and grow to their fullest potential. Child care runs the range from infant and preschool day programs to before and after school care for school age and middle school age children. Out of school time programming is a cornerstone to the services we provide young people, particularly in urban settings where there is a dearth of learning opportunities outside of the public school classroom. With a focus on our commitment to social responsibility, the ymca is able to support families who might not otherwise be able to afford child care through a wide range of fundraising activities. Many of our participating families receive some form of public assistance and the y itself offers financial assistance and scholarships. We don't believe any child should be turned away from quality child care. Y day camp also offers a positive, educational, and supervised alternative for 2,398 children ages 3-15 during the summer. Ymca camps strive to create a safe and caring community for all participating youth. All children are welcomed and accepted. Every day offers new experiences, the chance to develop new skills and the opportunity to make new friends. The ymca of greater providence offers camps with varied focuses, such as nature, sports, art, theater, music, horseback, computer, gymnastics, and leadership development. All of our programs are designed to encourage group participation, cooperation, build self-confidence and allow children to develop individual interests. Children receive a well-balanced experience, by having both their physical and emotional needs met. Ymca of greater providence camps are operated by each of our branches in rhode island and nearby massachusetts and are open to children ages 3 to 17. Many camps offer extended-care options, which make them a great choice for working parents.our camp staff is made up of individuals committed to making the experience fun, safe and memorable. Our camp staff consists of many year-round child-care staff and college students with pertinent child-care experience and/or education. All ymca of greater providence camp staff members are required to undergo thorough background checks, which include personal and professional reference checks, criminal background checks and child abuse/neglect and/or sexual offender record checks through the state they are employed in. Camp staff are also first aid and cpr certified, with over 40 hours of training before they serve at camp.ymca camps are accredited by the american camping association and approved by the rhode island and massachusetts departments of health. Our camps meet or exceed the requirements of the national ymca and the american camping association.

Activity 3

For youth development - resident campymca camp fuller is a traditional co-educational summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Our location on point judith salt pond is ideal for water-based activities as well as many land activities. Each summer, campers come from around the world to experience life at camp fuller. The camp supports the ymca mission of building a strong spirit, mind and body by fostering the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring. These values are part of everyday life at camp. Whether living in a cabin, participating in program areas, enjoying the natural environment at camp, or participating in camp-wide activities, our values are always apparent throughout camp life. A wide variety of programs and services are available through the camp all summer long. With its ideal coastal location, camp fuller is a leader in delivering sailing instruction and campers are engaged in a host of water-based activities. At the same time, more traditional camping activities are available including arts & crafts and leadership development. With a focus on our commitment to social responsibility, camp fuller's fundraising activities, mostly focused on generous alumni who know firsthand the benefits of the camp, support families who might not otherwise be able to afford the summer camp experience. Scholarships also help ensure a diverse mix of campers from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Camp fuller prides itself on a long-standing tradition of cultivating competent and experienced people. Many of our staff members are former campers who have a deep appreciation for camp and would like to share their experience and love for camp with the campers. We hire staff from around the country and around the world to provide diversity and a chance for cultural exchange. A health director, food service director, and on-site director provide leadership, supervision, and necessary health and safety experience. Campers live with their counselors in one of four divisions: two for boys and two for girls. The division consists of seven to nine cabins with typically eight campers and two staff per cabin. The cabins and divisions are important family-like structures. Camp fuller is accredited by the american camping association and approved by the rhode island departments of health. Fuller meets and exceed the requirements of the national ymca and the american camping association.

Filer

EIN

05-0258878