Southeast Branch Special Programs

Josie Klimas, Program Coordinator
jklimas@clevelandymca.org

Serving families has always been at the heart of YMCA work. Family programs

As the needs of families change and become more complex, many Ys are assuming a greater role in helping families navigate social, economic and educational challenges.

YMCA programs differ from neighborhood to neighborhood, but the fundamentals remain consistent nationwide – YMCA programs and services are designed to ensure that every family can build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their community.

The support provided by YMCAs helps families learn, grow and thrive --- together.

The Southeast branch offers numerous programs for families including Movie Nights and Family Nights Out.

Y Adventure Guides

YMCA Adventure Guides is a parent-child program designed to help foster a lifetime of understanding and companionship and to strengthen the relationship between children and parents. As “Y Guides” and “Y Princesses” parents and kids explore adventures in fun, learning and mutual understanding.

Who participates?
YMCA Adventure Guides is for parents or other significant adults in children’s lives and their children, ages 5 through 9. An adult and child attend all the program activities together.

How to get involved
This program relies heavily on the dedicated work of parent volunteers to make this one of the YMCA's strongest leadership and volunteer development programs. Currently, we have nearly 2,088 adults and children involved in the program, which is offered at the West Park, Ridgewood, Southeast, Lakewood, West Shore, Hillcrest and Geauga YMCAs.

FIND OUT NOW HOW TO JOIN! THE FIRST CAMPOUT IS FAST APPROACHING AND YOU MUST BE A MEMBER BEFORE YOU GO ON YOUR FIRST CAMPOUT.

Contact Josie Klimas for more information about the Southeast YMCA Adventure Guides: jklimas@clevelandymca.org