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YMCA Health and Fitness Programs
Action Plan Participant:
YMCA of Greater Fall River, Inc.

The YMCA of Greater Fall River provides a full schedule of health and fitness programs for youth and adults that run seven days a week. Scholarships are available for persons with limited income. The After School Child Care Program provides a variety of activities in the gym, the pool and outdoor activities as part of a five-day-a-week program open to the public.

 

Priority Area:  Environment and Recreation 
Priority Sub-Area:   

2, B)  Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults

Goal:

To increase the availability of after-school recreational and developmental activities for adults and youth.

Method(s):

Provision of a full schedule of organized sports and recreational activity.

Timeline:          

Continuous, year around.

Indicators:       

Increased involvement of youth in physical activity

Progress: The YMCA services about 200 kids a year through the After School Child Care Program. The youth swim three times a week, regularly use the main gymnasium for a variety of games and are introduced to the fitness equipment and the fitness center. The Y celebrated its newly re-designed facility at a December 0pen House.

How citizens can  get involved:

Volunteer to spend time with children

Contact Information:

Karen Pac, Child Care Services Director, 508-675-7841, Ext. 29