RAPID CITY Y M C A

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT The YMCA of the Black Hills is deeply committed to nurturing the potential of every child, dedicating over 50% of its annual budget to youth-focused programs that serve as a cornerstone of community well-being. In 2025, more than 8,500 youth and teens engaged in enriching experiences through early learning child care, K-5 afterschool programs, summer day camps, youth sports, swimming lessons, and water safety initiatives. These programs support children's social, emotional, and physical growth while also reinforcing the foundation of each community's economic development by enabling parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, and contribute to the local economy with confidence. The YMCA of the Black Hills operated 15 licensed child care sites and partnered with Rapid City Area Schools, Custer, Edgemont, and Douglas School Districts to offer 10 school-age program sites. The Y fosters a collaborative environment where families, staff, and volunteers work together to help children grow up healthy, happy, and strong. To ensure accessibility and equity, scholarships are available for all youth programs. In addition to academic and developmental support, the YMCA provides opportunities for character building, mental health education, leadership development, and physical activities that promote holistic growth and lifelong well-being.

HEALTHY LIVING The YMCA of the Black Hills fosters a culture of healthy living within the Black Hills communities it serves, including Box Elder, Custer, Edgemont, and Rapid City. The Y provides access to high-quality fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personalized training plans, outdoor community wellness events, group hiking excursions, and social engagement for all ages that bring people together to stay active and healthy. In total, the Y was able to positively impact the lives of over 18,000 individuals throughout 2025.