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Building individuals, building families
The YMCA believes that building a strong community and strong families involves building the individual. Emphasizing Judeo-Christian values, personal character development and sportsmanship in every activity we offer, the YMCA provides a multi-generational experience, where families can improve their health, enjoy activities together and fellowship with others.

Building a YMCA
Recent studies, conducted by Albemarle County, The City of Charlottesville, and the YMCA, show that currently there is a substantial shortage of indoor recreational space and program availability throughout the community. The studies called for an indoor space in upwards of 150,000 SF. The full vision of the new YMCA at McIntire Park will begin to address this need.

Current & Potential Programs Housed at New Facility
(Current programs in bold)

Group exercise classes	Parenting classes	Adult obesity classes
Family activities programs	Bicycling	Healthy kids day activities
Child obesity programs	Fitness testing	Circuit training
Personal training	Strength training	Preschool movement classes
Childcare	Programs for people with chronic disease	Injury rehabilitation
Mind/body exercise programs	Prenatal exercise classes	Family activity programs
Indoor group cycling	After-school programs	Youth League basketball
Older adult social clubs	Parent-child exercise classes	Older adult sports programs
Step aerobics	Volunteer programs and training	Diabetes prevention
Educational programs	Teen dances and events	Driving or DMV programs
Youth and Government	Earth service corps	Progressive gymnastics
Child watch services	Indoor soccer	Health awareness programs
Adult basketball	Blood drives	Adult / Youth volleyball
Health screening	Youth Camp	Nutrition classes
Adventure guides	College preparation/exploration classes	Youth swim lessons
Counseling programs	Arthritis aquatics classes	Weight management classes
Infant-Parent aquatics classes	Cooking classes	Lifeguard training
Local Nonprofit Organization Meetings	Preschool swim classes	Youth clubs
Water fitness classes	Forums, events and festivals	Competitive swimming
Pilates	Water polo	Athletic or sports clinics
Boating safety classes	Swimming instructor training	Kayaking classes
"Baby and Me" post natal exercise	Community learn to swim classes	College extension classes
Aquatics for people with disabilities	Family Fitness	Scuba/Snorkeling instruction
Wrestling	Gym/swim programs for youth	Tutoring programs
Judo	Dance programs	Older adult fitness classes
Performing arts programs	Healthy back classes	Art programs
Corporate health and fitness classes	Community development programs	Water safety
Fitness Instructor training	Special Olympics	Yoga
Masters Swimming

Designed to be inclusive
At the YMCA, we pride ourselves on being representative of the community at large—a place where all are welcome and everyone has a sense of belonging. The YMCA is designed to be inclusive, so whether you’re an athlete or if you’ve never used an exercise machine in your life—the YMCA has a place for you. Memberships are available to those who cannot afford them, via scholarships. In 2006, the Piedmont Family YMCA provided over $215,000 in financial aid to program participants.

Kids — The YMCA will provide a great place for kids to be kids through recreation and active play. The new facility will also provide programs for kids to exercise and play alongside mom and dad. The new facility will also serve as a “home base” for many of our highly-regarded youth sports programs.

Teens — The YMCA will provide a place for teens to belong—it will provide opportunities to gain first job experience, develop social skills and build personal character.

Seniors — The YMCA will offer seniors a home for exercise programs ranging from water therapy to low impact aerobics. Physical activity is vital to maintaining healthy joints and muscles— especially among seniors.

Adults — The YMCA will use its gymnasium space and expansive wellness facility, with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, to provide a healthier lifestyle for all adults. There will also be opportunities for adult members to get involved in community service through YMCA volunteer programs.

Aquatics — The new and much needed YMCA Aquatics Center will provide a multitude of programs from “learn to swim” lessons for children, water aerobics for senior adults and lap lanes for fitness swimmers.