· That the sports of volleyball and basketball were born out of the YMCA
· Wellness floor staff who demonstrate equipment use
· Personal trainers who start you on a fitness/wellness plan
· Welcome Center staff who answer questions, help you register for programs and greet you by name
· Lifeguards who teach swim lessons, offer stroke assistance, and most importantly guard the pool with a watchful eye
· Nursery staff who lend a ready hand to watch and engage your children during your workout
· Youth counselors who lead by example, safeguard children and teens, and staff all YMCA youth programs
· All YMCA programs are tools YMCAs use to accomplish their mission, achieve their vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, and reinforce the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
· Eighty-four percent of YMCA school-age programs are located in schools. Many YMCAs receive support from local schools and school boards.