The YMCA is an Association of members.  We come together in many different ways for the purpose of stimulating positive growth and development in all who participates.  Whether on the basketball court or at a Circle meeting, we focus on the mission that many YMCAs have adopted: to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  The YMCA mission is reflected in all we do.  Programs are the tools we use to achieve the mission, as reflected here:

Spiritual Development
This includes deepening our understanding of God and His world as well as our personal benefits and traditions and the faith of others, expressing gratitude for all that is provided for us, and valuing the importance of friends and family to our well-being.  In YMCA Adventure Guides, we accomplish spiritual development through personal reflection, prayer, group experiences, ceremonies, giving thanks, and showing respect for all of God’s creation.

Mental Development
This involves gaining fundamental life skills and being at home in our own neighborhood and in the outdoors; strengthening commitment to life ideals and values; striving for a greater understanding of nature and the inter-dependencies of all life; and seeking an understanding of the principles of personal, family, and group leadership.  In YMCA Adventurer Guides, we accomplish mental development through storytelling, outdoor experiences, learning about our surroundings and history, and encouraging the sharing of values and beliefs among parents and children.

Physical Development
This includes acquiring physical skills; developing personal habits of promptness, healthful eating, and positive activity; taking responsibility for routine tasks and service to others; exercising self-control; and balancing rest with activity.  In YMCA Adventure Guides, we accomplish physical development through camp activities and outdoor challenges, crafts, games, projects, and reporting on personal and family activities.