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ALL ABOUT THE LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
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History of the Licking County Family YMCA
The Licking County Family YMCA is Licking County’s premier volunteer organization. YMCA members come from all walks of life, with different ethnic and religious backgrounds, yet they all have a common goal, to enhance our community. We help each other strive toward developing a strong self-image, confidence, fair play, and a purpose to value others. YMCA activities and programs enhance family relationships, value local community participation, and improve physical and mental fitness.
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
The YMCA movement is unique. We fill a void in the community. The Y welcomes and supports all individuals and families. We help develop and instill values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA is a place for people of all ages, races, religions, incomes and abilities. We truly believe that we do build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
The Licking County Family YMCA is a member service organization committed to providing programs and services to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing quality programs and services with the highest level of professionalism. We endeavor to provide clean, safe facilities with the most up-to-date equipment available. We always seek to exceed members expectations at every opportunity.
No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay.
Our vision becomes a reality when community leaders lend their support, when membership grows, when the YMCA is known for its high quality community service, and when the YMCA helps participants reach their fullest potential.
Program Objectives
The Licking County Family YMCA seeks to help persons of all races and creeds to:
develop self-confidence, self-respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals;
develop Christian values based on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility;
grow as a responsible member of our community;
appreciate that a healthy mind and body is a sacred gift and that physical fitness and mental well-being are conditions to be achieved and maintained;
recognize the worth of all persons and work towards universal understanding;
develop a capacity for leadership and learn to use it responsibly;
appreciate the beauty, diversity, and interdependence of all forms of life.
History of the Licking County Family YMCA
Founded in 1876, the Licking County Family YMCA was ori
ginally located in the Hibbert & Schaus building in downtown Newark. The YMCA moved to its present location, 470 West Church Street, in 1952. Throughout its 131-year history in Newark, the YMCA has been dedicated to providing programs and services designed to strengthen the community.
The Licking County Family YMCA is located on over 42 wooded acres along Raccoon Creek at 470 West Church Street, just west of South 21st Street. Since 1994, the YMCA has completed over $4.5 million in expansions and renovations including the addition of a second gymnasium, walking/jogging track, aerobic studio, a new outdoor pool/water park, and updated locker rooms. in 2004, the YMCA began a $3 million expansion building a new outdoor bath house, a fieldhouse and childcare center. The Mitchell Family Recreation Center houses the new Schenk Gym (two multi-purpose courts) and the gymnastics center. The new John and Christine Warner Family Center houses a state of the art pre-school and child care center for children ages six weeks to six years of age. The John and Mary Alford Aquatics Center includes our new pool house, spray park and outdoor pool. The YMCA serves residents throughout Licking County including Newark, Heath, Granville, Johnstown, Pataskala, Alexandria, and Hebron.
The Licking County Family YMCA serves families, youth, adults, and senior citizens with a variety of health, fitness, and recreational programs. The YMCA conducts most of its program activities on site with the exception of several youth sports programs held at various school and community locations.
The mission of the Licking County Family YMCA is "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all." The four core character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are incorporated into all YMCA programs. No child is denied access to YMCA programs because of family finances. Financial assistance is available to all that qualify. The Licking County Family YMCA is a United Way member agency.
The Licking County Family YMCA provides program services in five major areas:
1. adult health, fitness and wellness programs;
2. year round childcare for children 6 weeks to 13 years;
3. community youth sports programs;
4. youth fitness programs;
5. day camp.
YMCA Symbols
When visiting our facility, you will notice various emblems and symbols throughout the building. These symbols represent the YMCA’s history and core values. When you see these emblems, you will know that 150 years of YMCA experience is behind our programs and services.
This official emblem has represented the YMCA for over 150 years. It was developed to express the purpose and direction of YMCAs everywhere. This symbol is known as the “John” logo. The circle represents the oneness of humankind and encircles the Greek symbol for Christ: Chi and Rho (XP). A Bible is open to John 17:21, "That they all may be one," an expression of ecumenical purpose. The triangle is superimposed on the original emblem. The inner ring symbolizes friendship and love without end among individuals.
In 1994, the YMCA of USA launched a character development plan that focused on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. While positive values have always been part of the YMCA, this effort provided Ys a better method to develop the core values demonstrated in their leadership, operations, and programs. The Licking County Family YMCA implements these values throughout our YMCA.
