People of the AYC

A message from the CEO...

We are now going on our eighth year in our new facility. The outstanding programs offered have been developed over the 80 years of rich traditions of the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA. Our signature programs are still being offered, such as the FREE childcare, teen centers, swimming lessons, swim teams, youth basketball, camps, gymnastics, dance and the American Heritage Tours. We are always looking to improve our programs by providing new activities to fit the needs of the communty, such as our climbing wall, computer lab "Club Tech", as well as nationally recognized programs such as Power Hour, Project Learn, Smart Moves, Smart Girls, and Net Smart.

We are pleased to open our newly renovated 14,000 square feet of activity space that includes the NEW climbing wall, Karate Dojo, Teen Center, Olympic Gymnastic Training Center, the New Balance Foundation Youth Fitness Center, dining facility, a third gymnasium and balcony, new bleachers, and the Harold Alfond Library. With these improvements we hope to serve more children and family members.

We are also proud to invite you to see our newly developed four season Camp Tracy campus in Oakland. We will be conducting year-round programs utilizing our wellness trails, 55' climbing tower, archery range, tennis and basketball courts, water-front lodge and four season lodge.

Thanks to your on-going financial and program support we are able to provide scholarships for the underprivileged children in the area. Your participation in our programs will give all children a chance to take part in the essential educational, recreational, and social programs we offer. THANK YOU!

Our youth membership soared past the 7,000 mark and our towns served has increased to over 125 communities. We are greateful for the outstanding support our communities have given to us over the years. We look forward to serving our youth well into the future.

Sincerely,
Ken Walsh, CEO