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Looking to help a child feel supported, confident, and connected this year? The YMCA provides opportunities for growth and belonging all year long.

Summer camp is more than games and swimming — it gives kids the chance to build friendships, grow confidence, and feel at home.

When summer ends, afterschool programs continue that care with homework help, healthy snacks, and mentors who show up daily.

That’s where you come in. Contribute to the YMCA’s Annual Impact Campaign to keep these programs within reach for local families.

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