YMCA of Central New York Association Office

With more than 2,600 YMCA is one of the largest nonprofit community service organizations in America that works to meet the health and human service needs of more than 20 million men, women and children in nearly 10,000 communities. YMCAs are at the heart of community life since 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA. YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association. From its start more than 150 years ago, when George Williams founded the YMCA as a substitute Bible study and prayer for life on the streets, the YMCA was unusual because it crossed the lines that separated all the different social classes in England. YMCAs offer its members a variety of programs that include adventure guides, aquatics, arts and humanities, camping, child care, community development, family, health and fitness, older adults, SCUBA, sports and teen leadership. YMCA has a location in Fulton, N.Y.

The Cortland County Family YMCA is a charitable organization that offers a variety of aquatic, sports, and health and fitness programs. The organization supports several sports activities, such as basketball, soccer and karate. It provides fitness classes in aerobics, cycling, kickboxing and yoga. The Cortland County Family YMCA organizes private and group swimming classes for individuals of all age groups. The organization serves teenagers, youths, adults, senior citizens and families. Located in Cortland, N.Y., it additionally offers babysitting and child care services. The Cortland County Family YMCA provides water aerobics and gymnastic programs for boys and girls.

The Geneva Family YMCA is a nonprofit organization, providing child and youth welfare activities to its members. It offers a wide range of programs, such as adult leagues, youth sports, adult fitness, swimming, aquatics and afterschool activities. Based in Geneva N.Y., the Geneva Family YMCA also offers outdoor lacrosse and infant/toddler care programs. The organization s group exercises include Zumba, Turbo Kick and Cardiac Fusion. It also provides financial aid to youth and families who are experiencing financial hardships. These scholarship funds come from the YMCA's annual giving campaigns, donations from members of the community and YMCA staff, fundraisers and United Way allocations.