About Us
Since its founding in Nyack in 1888, the non-profit and volunteer-driven Rockland County YMCA has been devoted to its mission: to welcome all people to programs that enhance their health and well being, strengthen their personal and family relationships and enrich their spirits, minds and bodies.
To Fulfill that Mission the Rockland County YMCA -
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Serves People of all Ages, Faiths, Races and Abilities Regardless of Financial Condition
We serve more than 3,300 boys, girls, men and women from diverse communities throughout Rockland County. In 2006, the YMCA provided $118,544 in financial assistance to provide scholarships for memberships, programs and other community services. No one is turned away for financial reasons. The YMCA is open to everyone and brings together people of all incomes, ages, races, faiths and abilities.
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Is Family-Oriented and Committed to Health Enhancement
Children and their families find a wide range of activities at the "Y", including child care, swimming lessons, summer day camp, youth sports, dance classes, Youth and Government, Family Recreation Nights, and community service projects. The values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are woven into every "Y" activity. There are special programs for seniors, younger adults and teens interested in building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Leads Rockland County in Quality Child Care
The YMCA is Rockland County's largest child care organization, providing quality and affordable preschool child care in five sites and after school child care programs in fifteen sites throughout the county. Your YMCA offers after school child care in elementary schools in Clarkstown, Nyack, Ramapo Central and South Orangetown school districts. Each day more than a 1,000 children enjoy these programs in a safe, well supervised and nurturing environment.
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Depends and Builds on Volunteer Involvement
The YMCA was founded by volunteers and continues to be led and heavily supported by volunteers. Volunteers play a central role in fulfilling the mission of the YMCA. From the volunteer Board of Directors and Trustees, who set the overall policies and procedures, to individuals who volunteer a few hours of their time in specific programs, projects or events, their influence is strongly felt throughout the organization. Presently, we have more than one hundred volunteers who serve on governing and operational committees, instruct in programs and assist in fund raising.
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Works to Improve Your Community by Providing Needed Social Services
The Rockland County YMCA works in partnerships with schools, churches, community organizations, United Way of Rockland County and the County of Rockland to provide community programs and services that are needed but not provided adequately by the private sector or government. Examples of such programs are day and after school care, senior activities, teen programs and providing day care at the Family Court.
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Provides Recreational and Community Service Facilities for the Surrounding Community to Enjoy
The YMCA's main building in Nyack has a swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness center, exercise/dance studio, child care and youth game room which are available to the entire community. The YMCA also has a building in Suffern where it offers dance lessons and child are rooms for preschool children. Many sites throughout the county are rented as needed to meet child care needs.
