YMCA Site VisitMarch 28, 2014

Schertz, TX Family YMCA location

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History of the “Y”

George Williams, 1844 Anthony Bowen, 1853

Abraham Lincoln

MLK, Jr.

Andy Rooney

Dan Rather

Malcolm X

YMCA-USA

Let’s Move Campaign

Healthy Kids Campaign, 1992

Group Members

JESSICA GALLARDO: Description of adult participants; barriers to participation; how does organization help or not help to overcome barriers

WANITA MERCER: Site Purpose, mission, history, and services of the organization

CYNTHIA PLUEGER: Current research about the organization; information about its impact in the community/adults

MONICA POOLE: Summary of site visit; application to adult learning theories in the textbook

LOUISETTE ZURITA: Powerpoint, Introduction, History of the Organization & Conclusion

Sunshine at the YMCA

HISTORY YMCA

Young Men Christian Association Cause Driven Organization

• focus on youth development • healthy living

• social responsibility in the communities they serve.

Programs, Services and Initiatives Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC)

Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities (Statewide PHC)

Action Communities for Health, Innovation and Environmental Change (ACHIEVE)

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)

Community Impact:

Through fundraising, rebuilding efforts and programs designed to rekindle hope in the affected communities, the Y has assisted in the following….

June 2001: YMCA World’s Largest Run

Sept 2001:Responded to several world crises

2004: Pacific Rim tsunami

2005: Hurricane Katrina

2010: Earthquake in Haiti

2002: National Diversity Initiative

2004: Activate America and the Healthy Community work (with the CDC).

2008: College Goal Sunday

2010: Brand RevitalizationName Change to the “Y.”

The Y is for everyone! Programs, Services and Initiatives

• Enable children to realize their potential• Prepare teens for college• Offer ways for families to have fun together• Empower people to be healthier:

spirit/mind/body• Prepare people for employment• Welcome and embrace newcomers • Helps foster a nationwide service ethic

Barriers for Membership: Time

MoneyDaycare

Overcoming Barriers:Low cost for membership

Several classes at different timesOpen on weekends

Child Care offered Mon-Sat

SCHERTZ YMCA

Schertz YMCA Time and LocationBranch Hours

Mon-Fri 5am-9pmSat 7am-6pmSun 1pm-5pm

Address: 621 Westchester, Schertz, TX 78154

Purpose: That they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe

that you have sent me. ~John 17:21

• Judeo-Christian principles• Spiritual development• Character development• Respect• Discipleship

YMCA Mission:To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

History of Schertz YMCA:

2010Partnership between YMCA of Greater S. and the City of Schertz, Texas.

50,000 sq. ft. facilityEmployee & Citizen Wellness ProgramManages City Pool Aquatics Programs Aquatics center coming soon 1,000 sq. ft. Splash ParkOver 7,000 members

Adult Services:• Open Gym/Open Floor• Group Exercise Classes• Personal Fitness Program• ACTIVTRAX• Bible Study• Daily, On-Site Child Care• “Night Out” Child Care• Adult Sports: Volleyball and Basketball• Community/Family Fun Time and Fitness• Senior/Disability Assistance• Discount Membership Program

On-action reflection

•Walked in with one perspective/left with another

Conceptualized relationship

•YMCA Trainer/guide (Teacher)

& Adult Learning group (CE)

•Understandings/Exp. differed

•First class group union (AE)

Experience & Learning

Knowles unfreezing & freezingNot just your ordinary gym

•Mission

•Community

•Faith

•Health

•Development

•education

•Wellness

•Diversity

Find that there is opportunity for self-training

•Take control of your diet and work out regime

Self-Directed Learning

Accessibility.

Training & knowledge sharing.

Invitation to engage.

Exercise with a trainer, a class, your family or alone.

Participate

& Learn.

Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle

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Bibliography:Ymca.net. 2014. the Y. [online] Available at: http://www.ymca.net/ [Accessed: 15 Apr 2014].

Chris, YMCA Staffer. 2014. YMCA Information. Interviewed by Wanita Mercer, Jessica Gallardo, Cynthia Plueger, Monica Poole, Louisette Zurita [in person] Schertz YMCA, March 28.

Merriam, S. B., & Bierema, L. L. (2013). Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice. Wiley. Kindle Edition.