Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA of Central Kentucky is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that has been serving our community since 1853. Everything we do is geared toward furthering our mission and we are guided by certain principles. In short, our YMCA:

Focuses on the charitable work of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Seeks to serve and involve a wide range of individuals and groups.
Emphasizes developmental components in its programs and services, while providing recreational resources for youths, adults and families.
Stresses preventive programming while providing rehabilitative activities.
Is member oriented, with outreach activities and instructional programs as entry points to membership.
Prices its services reasonably and provides financial assistance to these in need.
Fosters community support -- contributed, volunteer and collaborative.
Is founded on Christian principles, which we will actively demonstrate in our facilities and programs.

YMCA Code of Conduct

Want to participate? Here are the rules:
YMCA members must teach the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to others so they know what the values mean.
YMCA members must ask others to practice the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility over and over.
YMCA members must confront behavior that is inconsistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a productive way.
If you see people behaving inappropriately, take responsibility by asking them to demonstrate our four core values. We are a fellowship of members who should support the actions of one another.
YMCA members must consistently model the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with behavior so others can see the values in action. It is amazing how a friendly game of basketball, or a busy wellness center can turn into frustration. Respect each other by refraining from anger, profanity, or other offensive behavior.
YMCA members must celebrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and hold them up as what is right in order to help people grow stronger.
YMCA members must consistently affirm, reinforce and reward behaviors that support the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Acknowledge positive behavior with a verbal comment. Praise goes a long way, especially with kids.

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA of Central Kentucky is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that has been serving our community since 1853. Everything we do is geared toward furthering our mission and we are guided by certain principles. In short, our YMCA:

Focuses on the charitable work of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Seeks to serve and involve a wide range of individuals and groups.

Emphasizes developmental components in its programs and services, while providing recreational resources for youths, adults and families.

Stresses preventive programming while providing rehabilitative activities.

Is member oriented, with outreach activities and instructional programs as entry points to membership.

Prices its services reasonably and provides financial assistance to these in need.

Fosters community support -- contributed, volunteer and collaborative.

Is founded on Christian principles, which we will actively demonstrate in our facilities and programs.

YMCA Code of Conduct

Want to participate? Here are the rules:

YMCA members must teach the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to others so they know what the values mean.

YMCA members must ask others to practice the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility over and over.

YMCA members must confront behavior that is inconsistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in a productive way.

If you see people behaving inappropriately, take responsibility by asking them to demonstrate our four core values. We are a fellowship of members who should support the actions of one another.

YMCA members must celebrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and hold them up as what is right in order to help people grow stronger.

YMCA members must consistently affirm, reinforce and reward behaviors that support the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Acknowledge positive behavior with a verbal comment. Praise goes a long way, especially with kids.