INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE NHC School Board Dick Jones, President & CEO Wilmington Family YMCA
COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE Y STORIES: Brion Brunson Y STORIES: Swim for Life Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 1
ABOUT THE Y The Y is a cause-driven organization committed to strengthening the community through three areas of focus: Youth Development: Nurturing the Potential of Every Child and Teen Healthy Living: Improving the Nation’s Health & Well-Being Social Responsibility: Giving Back and Providing Support to Our Community Founded in1887 Livestrong® at the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Youth Programming Moving For A Better Balance Soccer Membership Afterschool Wellness, Child Care, Aquatics & Sports Basketball Summer Camps 6,000+ Members Swim Lessons 10,000+ Program Participants Population Health Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 2
PARTNERSHIPS WITH NHCS Girls on the Run & STRIDE – Grades 3-8 3,726 NHC Students / 27 NHC Schools in last 5 years Healthy School Award – William H. Craig Race For Life 5K & OrthoWilmington 5K races Afterschool Care Program Program sites: Blair, Bradley Creek, Castle Hayne, College Park, Gregory, Parsley, Pine Valley 2015 YMCA Summer Camp at Forest Hills Elementary NHC High School Swim Teams NHCS Programs / Events Hosted At the YMCA Adapted Swim Program Special Olympics Moseley Performance Learning School NHHS Students to YMCA for Afterschool Safe Place Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 3
NEED FOR AQUATIC SPACE Tremendous need for more pool space in our community Indoor Pools – available year round Venue to Host Swim Meets Aquatic Programming Youth Swim Teams Adult Competitive Swim Swim Lessons Swim for Life Water Safety Training CPR, First Aid & Lifeguard Certification Trainings Leadership Through Aquatics Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 4
2710 MARKET ST. RENOVATION Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 5
NATATORIUM PROJECT SCOPE 50-Meter Aquatics Complex Includes Stadium Seating & Locker Rooms $6 million+ Community Partners Support New Hanover County Schools City of Wilmington New Hanover County Others Provides Additional Pool Space to the Greater Wilmington Area Operated and Managed by the Y Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 6
COMMUNITY BENEFIT Additional Pool Space to the Greater Wilmington Area Venue to Host Swim Meets High School Swim Meets Year-Round Swim Team Meets Regional Swim Meets Free Water Safety & Swim Lessons for NHC students (K-2) More Swim For Life Opportunities- Free To Community Additional Aquatic Opportunities for: New Hanover County Schools Waves of Wilmington Cape Fear Aquatics Club Scuba Diving Groups Wilmington Family YMCA | Wilmington, NC Page 7
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Wilmington Family YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org