YMCA BRIDGE
YMCA BRIDGE Summer Enrichment Youth Program
Connecting the Greater Duluth Area
Building
Relationships,
Individual
Development,
Growing Through
Experience
Paramount To Our Program...
• A safe, healthy and nuturing environment
• Consistent and caring relationships between youth and aduts as well as between youth and their peers
• Constructive well-planned schedules, lessons, activities and field trips that are tailored to the youth
• Energetic, committed and well-trained staff that are positive role models
• Strong partnerships with young people, families and our community
Program Goals
· Provide opportunities for fun and adventure
· Develop relationships with others and to work together in a cooperative group situation
· Increase self-confidence and empowerment
· Develop life skills and interests in our community and world
· Provide opportunities to become leaders, explore the arts and serve others
Summer Program Hours
7:30-9:00 AM Extended Care
9:00-4:00 PM Lessons, Activities and Field Trips
4:00-5:30 PM Extended Care
BRIDGE Components
· Leadership program for the older participants
· Core Value Challenge
· Field Trips
· Clubs
· Cooperative games
· Life skill activities
· Community Service Projects
