YMCA Mission Statement

The Sonoma County Family YMCA seeks to enhance the lives of all people through programs designed to develop spirit, mind and body.  We are dedicated to the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Program Philosophy

At the YMCA Childcare Program, we seek to expand children's potential by providing a supportive, safe, creative, fun environment in which they can develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally.

Program Objectives

1. To provide a program of creative and appealing learning experiences for children through supervised recreational activities.

2. To provide an opportunity for the child's development of self confidence and a foundation for socialization skills.

3. To create an environment that fosters opportunities for the development of the child in the areas of:

   a.  Health and Nutrition
   b.  Physical Education
   c.  Skills Development
   d.  Interpersonal Relationships
   e.  Self-Awareness and Confidence
   f.  Self-Sufficiency
   g.  Academic Skills