Kishwaukee Family YMCA

The Kishwaukee Family YMCA is a charitable association whose mission is to promote Christian principles through quality services and facilities. We strive to enrich the Spirit, Mind and Body of all our participants, especially families and children, regardless of ability to pay.

Description:
The Kishwaukee Family YMCA offers programs, facilities and services designed to improve community health, build developmental assets in youth, strengthen families and build community. The YMCA offers fitness classes, sports leagues, swimming lessons, group exercise and facilities for children and adults. The YMCA strives to incorporate our Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility into all of its programming. Youth programs include swim team, summer day camp, Healthy Kids Afterschool Program, KidZone Activity Center and Preschool Programs. The YMCA also shares its resources with other area non-profits, school districts and organizations. Financial assistance is available for those in need.

The Key initiatives for the Kishwaukee YMCA include the following:

*Increase developmental assets in youth
*Improve Community Health
*Improve YMCA Programs and services through outreach
*Enhance and increase partnerships and collaborations

History:
For 150 years, the YMCA movement has been a pioneering force in the United States - a force so powerful that, as we begin the 21st century, it is arguably among the most successful social institutions our country has every known.
One out of three Americans reports being a YMCA member at some point in life, but what's even more remarkable is that the YMCA has touched virtually all Americans in some way. YMCAs invented basketball and volleyball. YMCAs pioneered in camping, public libraries, night schools, and teaching English as a second language. YMCAs introduced the world's first indoor pool and group swimming lessons. YMCAs offered after-school child care long before "latch key" kids had been given a name. And, YMCAs have provided war relief since the Civil War, aiding millions of soldiers at home and abroad.

The Kishwaukee Family YMCA was founded in 1958 in downtown DeKalb. In 1970, the Y moved to its current facility on Bethany Road right between DeKalb and Sycamore. Several renovations and additions have happened since.

Contact people:

Rob Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email) Debbie Madeley, Membership Development/Marketing Director , (phone), (email) Katrina Luetkebuenger, Youth & Family Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (815) 758-4549

Address:

PO Box 466/2500 W Bethany Rd. DeKalb, IL 60115

Web Site: http://www.kishymca.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Health Services Drive, 1 min. minute walk

Last updated on September 2, 2009