The Collegiate YMCA connects university and high school students to the community in service and leadership through education, outreach, and international work.
We build the citizens of tomorrow. Unlike what many think of when conjuring images of the local Y, a pool, gymnasium and health and wellness center, our branch has programming that reaches beyond the boundaries of four walls into the fabric of the Pittsburgh community. The Collegiate YMCA is a student centered organization dedicated to developing ethical leaders of exemplary character by applying the principles of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. Collegiate YMCA programs bridge university students to the surrounding area to serve others, gain leadership, apply learning, and enrich lives while impacting the community by instilling the YMCA character development strategy: Caring - Honesty - Respect - Responsibility
Established in 1905 at the University of Pittsburgh, the Collegiate YMCA has served the student body and the community at large through volunteering. Through the years the YMCA has provided counseling, alternative spring breaks, off-campus housing, student employment, chartered bus trips home, volunteer placement in YMCA programs and community agencies, as well as freshman orientation.
We seek to attract and unite in active service, individuals of all backgrounds to form a community of young people committed to promoting personal growth and leadership.
Benefit: The YMCA believes in providing members with personal attention by a well-trained staff in a caring environment. The Collegiate YMCA shares the YMCA character development focuses of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Our goal is to incorporate and share these core values with our members, program participants, staff and volunteers.
Program Memberships (does not include facility benefits): Youth Membership (4- 18) - $29/year
Association-Wide Membership Gives you access to all 17 locations of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
Full Facility Membership
Adult $64 per month/$125 joining fee
Family $96 per month/$125 joining fee
Adult and Family Memberships include Association-wide privileges at all branches of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Senior (Age 62+) $48 per month/$125 joining fee
Senior Couple (Age 62+) $70 per month/$125 joining fee
Building Bridges Program: The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to providing quality programs and service to everyone in the community and that is made possible through the Annual Campaign For Strong Communities. Building Bridges is a financial assistance program which provides support based on demonstrated ability to pay and the YMCA’s ability to fund the amount requested. To apply, simply fill out and return the Building Bridges Program Application to our branch.
Activate Pittsburgh is an initiative bringing together public and private partners to respond to the city’s epidemic of chronic disease and obesity. Activate Pittsburgh focus areas include inactivity, nutrition, healthy lifestyle and smoking cessation.
The First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh (North Oakland)
Fee:
$147 per week
Dates:
June 14, 2010- August 27, 2010
Times:
Monday
7:45
am
to 5:45
pm
Tuesday
7:45
am
to 5:45
pm
Wednesday
7:45
am
to 5:45
pm
Thursday
7:45
am
to 5:45
pm
Friday
7:45
am
to 5:45
pm
School May Be Out, But
the YMCA Has You Covered!
PA STATE LICENSED; ACCEPTING CCIS!ACA Accredited
The Oakland YMCA Day Camp provides Classic summer fun! From swimming and sports to craft projects, the Collegiate YMCA Day Camp offer campers a day full of “typical” camping activities – including songs, games and plenty of outdoor fun and adventure.
Campers have the chance to build self-confidence, discover new skills, develop a respect for the outdoors, and make new friends. Best of all, you can be assured that while your kids are exploring new ways to have fun, they are being well cared for in a friendly, safe environment.
Days are spent primarily outdoors, so campers should dress to get messy! Weekly international and fun THEMES FOR THE SUMMER are under construction! But a few from the past were: Blast from the Past, Pirate Week, Super Heroes, Western Round Up, Happy Birthday USA, Journey to the Bottom of the Sea, and The Great Outdoors. Beyond the basic camp day of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, extended care is
At the YMCA, kids build self-esteem, values and leadership skills. You'll know they're growing and exploring their potential; they'll think they're just having fun.
In Sunnyside's cafeteria, our caring staff provides a quality after school environment for your kids. Activities and themes include sports, games, music, drama, science, nature, art & craft projects, and homework supervision. Nutritious snacks are served every day!
The After School Activate Pittsburgh (A.S.A.P.) is a part of a national YMCA initiative to raise awareness and respond to the nation's rising obesity crisis. Wellness programs will be established within the school to improve opportunities for children to have physical activity as a regular part of their day. In addition, increased healthy food choices will be available, allowing children to take control of their well-being towards a healthier life.
Our State Licensed Program accepts CCIS/DPW funding and other third party payments, and has a financial assistance program available to families.
Allegheny High Schools in Partnership with the YMCA
Fee:
September through April
Community Helping Alliance for Neighborhood Goals in Education and Service (CHANGES)
(Internship available)
The YMCA CHANGES unites and mobilizes high school students from diverse backgrounds and communities in the Pittsburgh area to promote community change. CHANGES brings students from culturally, racially, economically and socially diverse backgrounds together in an effort to minimize prejudice and increase understanding among youth in urban and suburban partnership schools.
The program includes:
Kick off with an all-school event in the fall.
School Exchanges. Participants take turns attending each other’s school for day.
Service and Learning Events at local community based organizations. Like: Westinghouse Valley Human Service Center, World Vision, Keep it Clean Oakland, local YMCA projects at branches (new in 2010), Lutheran Senior Services, Jewish Association on Aging, Earthen Vessels Outreach, among others.
Y-FACE surveys student interests, skills, and passions to serve community throughout the year.
School Service Drives (1 per semester) Students collect items for organizations like food, eye glasses, and more.
Youth leadership council (New in 2010) Mobilizes youth as leaders to strengthen their understanding of diverse people, neighborhoods, and cultures through service and learning Meet throughout the year, get involved in local, regional and statewide youth events.
Spring Recognition. Honors volunteers, faculty sponsors, and organizations.
Y-CHANGES is currently in the following Pittsburgh area high school
The Collegiate YMCA Youth & Government program brings the workings of state government alive to students. Clubs are organized in local high schools, where students discuss public policies, organize and articulate ideas, participate in the legislative process and obtain a better understanding of governmental functions. Y&G enables high school students to understand the democratic process through active involvement in the complete legislative process. More importantly Y&G promotes leadership, citizen participation and civic responsibility. High school clubs elect officers, who with a YMCA professional and school faculty member, enlist new members, lead weekly meetings, discussions, debates, prepare delegates for model convention, and raise funds for the program.
Delegates participate in the final three-day event held in April at the state capitol in Harrisburg. The conference is led by teens elected to office by their fellow delegates. The state provides facilities and volunteers act as resources for the students while they debate the issues. Students debate and vote on the bills that their fellow delegates have written and presented. Bills that pass in committee are then taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote
Project Y-H.O.P.E raises awareness of the issues related to the AIDS pandemic, which include health disparities, socio-economical and cultural differences. Y-H.O.P.E will adopt an AIDS project in Africa as part of its international outreach initiative.
Tutoring/Mentoring
Engaging Research with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Engaging Research with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
If you are a researcher or student from a university interested in conducting a study on YMCA program and service initiatives, please contact our Collegiate YMCA at 412-648-7960. An interview and a brief proposal outlining the project are expected. All applications are reviewed by appropriate YMCA leadership before acceptance.
For more information about YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh go to the web at: www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org
As a YMCA intern, you are a part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of others.
In Pittsburgh over 100 internship opportunities in 17 locations are available to match your experiences and education with the needs of the YMCA. Together the YMCAs make up the largest non-profit community service organization in America. If you would like to help us make a difference, we may have a position for you!
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is committed to:
v Teach youth positive life skills, values, and an ethic of service,
v Support and strengthen families ,
v Develop health in spirit, mind, and body,
v Offer quality experiences that are affordable and efficiently managed,
v Encourage participation by all members of our community and
v Create and environment where everyone aspires to be their best
The YMCA is flexible in development, area of concentration, responsibility, credit/compensation, etc. Some areas of concentration are Accounting, Community Development, Cultural Specialists & International Affairs, Education, Foreign Language, Health and Wellness, Human Resources, Non-profit fundraising, PR/Marketing, and Recreation/ Sports. Internship opportunities are available during the fall, spring, and summer semester.
How to Apply:
Please complete application. E-mail application and cover letter/resume (if requested in the posting) to collegiate@ymcaofpgh.org
Y-Day Camp Counselor
Impact lives, teach kids ages 5-14 how to create and explore. Assist in planning activities and group initiatives. Daily camp activities include sport/games, arts/crafts, science/nature, health/nutrition, music/drama, special guest speakers/performances and fieldtrips. Weekly trips are made to the Carnegie Library, Schenley Park and Pool. Volunteer as a camp counselor anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm during the summer. The Oakland Day Camp is headquartered at The First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh.
Y-After School Mentor
Mentor, help with homework and play games/sports with elementary kids ages 5-11. Assist in planning activities and group initiatives. College students of all majors are welcome to mentor anytime Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:45 pm at Sunnyside Elementary during the academic year. This is a great opportunity for individual students, Greek organizations and other campus groups to present and lead workshops with YMCA kids!
Youth & Government Mentor/Advisor
College students, you can become a mentor or advisor. Help lead and coordinate club meetings and events, such as Election Convention, Mock and Model Legislative Sessions and Congressional Legislative Sessions at a conference in Harrisburg. This is a great opportunity for Y&G Alums to stay connected!
Y-CHANGES Mentor
Mentor high school teens from urban and suburban high schools to promote community change. Advocate and promote university education while being a positive role model. Participate and assist in program events during the academic year, such as a team building kick-off event in the fall; diversity symposium in the winter; community service events throughout the year; and the closing symposium in the spring.
Special Events
Participate and volunteer in YMCA special events and partnering community events. To be on the special event volunteer list, simply fill out a Volunteer Application or email: ymca@pitt.edu.
Healthy Kids Day - April 2010 (TBA)
Highmark Walk - May 2010
International Festival - July 2010
S.A.G.E. (Service Across Generations)
Become a friend to senior citizens in the community through one-on-one interactions and group activities at a nearby nursing home.
Promote AIDS awareness on campus and within the community through a variety of activities As part of its international outreach initiative, Y-H.O.P.E. will adopt and AIDS project in Africa.
For more information regarding our volunteer opportunities and programs, please visit:www.pitt.edu/~ymca
World Class Tours
Are you an international visitor, student scholar or world traveler? Show your pictures depicting country's customs and cultures with kids in day camp and after school programs.
