Y Kids Inc.
Our motto is simple… Every kid deserves a Y.
Y Kids Inc. program is an inclusion program through the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. Children of all ages and abilities are able to participate in any YMCA program based on their interests and parents desires. Trained, compassionate and enthusiastic staff help our Y kids blossom in to the confident, unique individuals they are meant to be.
Y Kids Inc Support: Support staff may be arranged through the YMCA free of charge to *qualifying individuals with a current YMCA membership. Support staff may also be arranged for an hourly fee to individuals seeking additional hours of assistance as well as for individuals not qualifying for free support based on grant guidelines. If the family chooses to provide their own support in programs, the YMCA will add that support person to the child’s membership to allow them to accompany the child to the YMCA at any time.
*Note: Support may be provided free of charge to individuals with a developmental disability with qualifying documentation, who reside in Onondaga County and live at home with their families. These qualifications are specific to grant guidelines. Support hours are limited and given on a first come, first serve basis.
Y Kids Inc. is made possible through financial support from Transitional Living Services, the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and the YMCA of Greater Syracuse. We thank everyone for their confidence and support in our quest to meet our mission.
For more information, contact Kelly Butters at 637-2025 (EXT. 207)
Let's All Play!!
The East Area Family YMCA is proud to announce it's recent partnership with the National Inclusion Project and our newest program Let's All Play- Inclusion in Recreational Programs! This partnership will provide training and additional staff to all of our summer day camp programs giving children with developmental disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a successful summer camp experience in an inclusive setting. All campers will come together to participate in recreational activities such as swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, archery, boating and more. Support staff are available on a first come, first serve basis in any of the East Area Family YMCA Camps including: Camp Iroquois, Y-Kids Camp, Y-Arts Camp and Y-Sports Camp.
For more information please contact Kelly Butters at 637-2025, x 207.
Y Abilities Programs
In addition to the wide range of YMCA programs already being offered, the YMCA has created programs designed specifically for children with special needs. Each of these programs will be equipped with the additional support staff needed to ensure your child gets plenty of extra TLC! The following programs will all maintain a minimum ratio of 1:3 (excluding family programs). Each program requires a registration fee.
G.A.T.O.R.S
Ages 5-12
Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Every class will be a new experience for your child in the gym! We will challenge their minds and bodies with Games, Tag, Obstacles, Relays and Sports. Our YMCA Sports Staff will help develop the participants’ self-confidence, while providing them each day with a fun and creative experience!
$45 Members
The Incredible Kid’s Swim Lesson
Ages 5-12
Tuesdays 4:10 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
This swim lesson is designed for all of our “Incredible Kids.” This class is a mix of the Polliwog and Guppy levels and is designed to give children with special needs the TLC they require. Skills focus on helping non-swimmers become comfortable in the water to the point where they can float, swim basic front crawl, back crawl, develop self confidence and personal safety. If you have an “Incredible Kid” this class is for you.
Contact Kelly Butters at 637-2025, x 207 for more information on YAbilities.
Let's All Play- Inclusion in Recreational Programs