YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE

THE YMCA OF ORANGE ASES PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND ACADEMIC AFTER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. THIS STATE-FUNDED PROGRAM IS OPERATED EVERY SCHOOL DAY AND OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND ESPLANDADE, JORDAN, AND PROSPECT SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF ORANGE. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING CHILDREN LIFE-BUILDING SKILLS AND OFFERING STRONG ROLE MODELS THROUGH EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP. STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO THE WORLDS OF MUSIC, THEATER, ART, SCIENCE, AND LIFE SKILLS. IN ADDITION, THE DAILY Y-BE HEALTHLY COMPONENT INCLUDES SPORTS, TEAM BUILDING, AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS. OVERALL, THE PROGRAM EXCELS AT UPLIFTING EACH STUDENT'S SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE CURRICULUM OFFERED AS KIDS ARE INTRODUCED TO VARIOUS WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. PARENT INTERACTION IS ALSO AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE PROGRAM. THERE ARE PARENT NIGHTS, CONCERTS FOR THE PARENTS, FORMS USED FOR COMMUNICATION, PARENT EDUCATION EVENTS AND RESOURCES. YMCA OF ORANGE EL MODENA OUT OF SCHOOL TIME YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE A WAY FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE IN GOOD HANDS WHILE THEY'RE ENGAGING IN FUN AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. KIDS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE, FIND NEW TALENTS, TRY NEW ACTIVITIES, GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND MAKE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND MEMORIES. OST PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING SPACE DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL HOURS. YMCA OF ORANGE AND FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER (FACT) FRCS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT FIT THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES INCLUDING RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, LEADERSHIP, AND ART AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.OUR LICENSED CHILD CHARE PROGRAM PROVIDES A NURTURING AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN EXPERIENCE A CURRICULUM RICH IN COGNITIVE AND CREATIVE SKILL BUILDING. THE YMCA OF ORANGE PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS - SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ATTENDING SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. CHILDREN LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE IN OUR CHILD CHARE PROGRAM. OUR CHILDREN LEARN FROM OUR EXPERIENCED AND CARING STAFF, GROW MORE CONFIDENT WITH THE VALUES TAUGHT IN OUR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM, AND THRIVE WITH THE NEW FRIENDS THEY MEET AND PLAY WITH EVERY DAY.