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The South Hills/Cloverleaf YMCA is changing the face of tomorrow. A commitment to people is at the heart of everything that the YMCA does - to their health, their children, their safety, their futures. Our commitment is also to make all of our services and programs available to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Our summer camps provide peace of mind to scores of parents and create memories for thousands of children. Over 2,000 children attend our summer camps every year. We are especially proud of Camp AIM. Since 1968, Camp AIM has provided nearly 4,000 youth and adults who have physical, mental, emotional and social disabilities with a chance to Achieve, become Independent and to be Motivated (AIM). This unique six-week summer program, made up of aquatics, physical education, music, and art, is one of the oldest and largest camps of its kind. Its dedicated, caring adult staff help teach new self-help and socialization skills while reinforcing skills learned during the school year. Over 120 children attend annually from Allegheny and Washington Counties. This year, we plan to expand our aquatic segment with a heavier emphasis on swimming lessons. We are also expanding our pilot program in vocational training/transition so that we can help more campers learn skills they can use in the workforce. Camp AIM was created and is sustained because of need. The campers who attend have limited opportunities for recreation and socialization during the summer. The program is primarily supported by contributed funds raised during this campaign.

Our commitment to the youth of our community also shines through our youth sports programs. Every year, over 3,000 kids participate in our soccer, basketball, hockey, and cheerleading programs. In our team sport programs, volunteer coaches place the emphasis on learning to play cooperatively and fairly rather than on the competitive aspect of the sport. The skills learned on the playing field will serve all of these children well as they move on toward adulthood. As the leading provider of water safety education in the South Hills, we teach 2,000 children to swim each year, ensuring their safety and providing them with another key to continued health.

The Guide/Princess programs are our major initiative to help families. These programs provide parents and children with time together. Small groups of parent/child pairs spend time together and develop important lasting friendships while guiding their children through group activities. These programs deepen parent/child bonds and just as importantly create a support network for parents to help them navigate the challenges of parenthood in a time when family members are pulled in so many directions.

The Campaign for Strong Communities is our way of making all of this possible. Program fees and membership dues do not cover all the costs of these vital community programs. In addition, each year the South Hills/Cloverleaf YMCA gives out scholarships so that everyone who would like to participate in our programs can. These scholarships are used by a wide spectrum of people - they ensure that children are in childcare or camp and not at home alone; they make it possible for children with disabilities to be engaged in appropriate activities every day ensuring that they do not lose hard won skills over the summer; they help families who are struggling enroll their children in youth sports or swimming lessons with their friends. By contributing, you will provide opportunities for positive development that every child needs and deserves to grow personally regardless of their abilities and you will help ensure that parents can go to work with peace of mind only possible when they know that their children are safe. Help us build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities! Please consider making a tax deductible gift today.

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South Hills YMCA, 51 McMurray Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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