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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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YMCA Health and Fitness Programs |
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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. |
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| Priority Area: | Environment and Recreation |
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2, B) Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults |
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Goal: |
To increase the availability of after-school recreational and developmental activities for adults and youth. |
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Method(s): |
Provision of a full schedule of organized sports and recreational activity. |
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| Timeline: |
Continuous, year around. |
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| Indicators: |
Increased involvement of youth in physical activity |
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| 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. | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Volunteer to spend time with children |
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| Contact Information: |
Karen Pac, Child Care Services Director, 508-675-7841, Ext. 29 |
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