Armed Services YMCA

Author: Founder

The Armed Services YMCA strengthens our military family by providing programs and services to the young men and women of all five armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.


The Armed Services YMCA strengthens our military family by providing programs and services to the young men and women of all five armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

They support military families through programs focused in three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Priority shall be given to providing needed programs and services for junior enlisted personnel, both single and married, and their family members. The focus of work shall be in three areas - youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Services may be provided to military personnel other than junior enlisted where resources are available. Programs and services shall be designed to complement and supplement those provided by the Armed Forces, either on or off military installations as appropriate.

Child Care and Preschool
Armed Services YMCA offers accessible, quality child care and preschool programs at affordable rates in order to prepare children for future success by teaching social skills, creativity, literacy, and fine & gross motor skills.

Children's Waiting Room
Children's Waiting Room centers allow parents to attend scheduled appointments without the need to find someone to watch their children.

Operation Camp: Camps and Camping
Camps encourage healthy living as part of our core mission of strengthening our military family, and provide much needed recreational and bonding opportunities for military children and families who have experienced multiple deployments. 

Operation Hero
Operation Hero is a no-cost after school program tailored to the unique struggles of military children. The program is designed to help military kids get back on track in school and at home.

Operation Ride Home
Operation Ride Home provides financial assistance to currently serving junior enlisted military and their families to travel from their place of military service, back home for the holidays.

Operation Little Learners
Operation Little Learners education program provides a platform to help support and build confidence in parents in their roles as their child's first teacher.  The program guides and gives tools to parents on how to enhance the developmental areas of the child and offers an opportunity for early learning and bonding.

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