Find Your Strength through Y Programs for Women & Girls

🌸 Well-Being Through Wellness and Self-Care

Engaging in wellness activities enhances physical health, mental well-being, and self-confidence, enabling women and girls to lead more balanced lives.

• Women’s Wellness Weekend – A rejuvenating retreat at Camp Colman and Camp Orkila, offering outdoor adventures, creative activities, and self-care opportunities for women only.

• Women’s-Only Swim – A private, welcoming aquatic space where women and girls (ages 13+) can build water confidence in a supportive environment.

• Personalized Wellness Plans – An annual consultation with a wellness coach, including individualized plans that consider women’s unique health, fitness, and well-being goals.

🏆 Confidence through Sports and the Outdoors

Participation in sports is linked to higher self-esteem, better academic performance, and enhanced leadership skills among girls, laying a foundation for success in life.

• Youth Sports – Encouraging all young athletes, especially girls, to develop confidence, teamwork, and discipline through basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and more.

• Martial Arts – Empowering women and girls with practical self-defense skills, physical strength, and mental resilience to help build confidence and awareness so they feel more secure in challenging situations.

• Girls Outdoor Leadership Development – Providing young women with the opportunity to challenge themselves through outdoor adventures like hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and rock climbing.

🌱 Growth through Leadership and Learning

Leadership and mentorship programs equip young women with essential skills and foster a generation of confident female leaders ready to make impactful contributions to society.

• STEM Enrichment Programs – Providing hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), fields primarily underrepresented by women.

• Leader in Training Program – A wilderness-based development program designed for high school juniors and seniors, fostering confidence and essential skills for future leaders.

• All Gender Leadership Trips – Creating inclusive leadership opportunities where young adults work together to develop problem-solving and collaboration skills in a diverse environment.

• Youth & Government – A civic engagement program that helps young adults develop public speaking, leadership, and debate skills while learning about governmental processes.

💼 Independence through Economic Advancement

Access to career development resources and mentorship significantly enhances women's economic stability, leading to greater financial independence and representation in leadership roles.

• Career Coaching and Job Readiness – The Y provides career coaching, resume-building, and job placement assistance to help women and young adults gain meaningful employment.

• Level Up Conference – A free, one-day event providing career development workshops, financial literacy training, and networking opportunities for young adults ages 16-24.

• Paid Internships – Programs like WAGES and Clear Path to Employment provide young women with paid work experience, skill development, and career confidence.

🏠 Security through Stability and Essential Care

• Counseling Services – Offering therapy, crisis support, and mental health resources tailored to the needs of women and girls, including those experiencing anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

• Crisis Support – A 24/7 mobile crisis response program supporting young people and families, ensuring that girls and young women experiencing behavioral health crises have access to immediate, compassionate care.

• Emergency Shelter & Housing – Offering young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability a place to stay. Services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, and eviction prevention support. 

• Menstrual Equity & Education – The Y ensures women and girls have access to period products at our Local Ys through donation drives and partnerships while fostering open conversations to destigmatize menstruation and raise awareness about period poverty.

• Survival Support & Assistance – Providing youth and families with access to critical resources such as food, shelter, transportation, and mental health services during times of crisis.

🤝 Balance through Support for Moms and Caregivers

Women thrive when they have the support to care for themselves. These Y programs empower all moms and caregivers – whether working at home or in the workforce – by giving them the time and space to prioritize their well-being while ensuring their children are safe, engaged, and well cared for.

• Early Education & School-Age Care – Reliable child care for infants through school-aged children in a safe, enriching environment with learning, activities, and homework support, giving moms the flexibility to focus on work, education, and well-being.

• Kids Zone – Drop-in child care included with a Y family membership, giving moms time for fitness, wellness, and self-care while their children play and learn.

• Parents' Day & Night Out – A chance to recharge while kids enjoy a fun-filled afternoon or evening of activities, crafts, and games. Open to infants as young as six weeks through children up to age nine.

💪 Strength through Connection and Lifelong Wellness

Staying active, connected, and independent is key to healthy aging. The Y provides programs that support physical well-being, social engagement, and lifelong learning, ensuring women have the resources to stay strong, build community, and thrive at every stage of life.

• Active & Social Living Activities – Fitness classes designed for Active Older Adults (AOA) such as yoga, walking clubs, and strength training to help women stay active and improve mobility, while social clubs, group outings, and workshops foster friendships and keep minds engaged.

• Health Programs & Disease Prevention – Evidence-based programs help women prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, recover from cancer, and address arthritis through fitness, education, and lifestyle support.

• Women’s-Only Programs – Events like Women’s Night and Women’s-Only Swim provide a comfortable, welcoming space to exercise and connect with other women.

At the Y, we believe that when women and girls are supported, communities grow stronger. Through programs that promote wellness, leadership, career development, and family support, we create spaces where women and girls can build confidence, find community, and reach their full potential. Whether it’s a young girl discovering her strength in sports, a woman prioritizing her well-being, or a mom finding support through family programs, the Y is here to uplift and empower. 

When women and girls rise, we all do.