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- For the song, see YMCA (song).
The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is an ecumenical private service organization based on Christian values. Worldwide, the YMCA is organized as a federation of local associations and national YMCA movements. Within most countries, the local YMCAs are related primarily in terms of overall strategy and direction only. The federated model of governance has created a diversity of YMCA programs and services, with YMCAs in different countries and communities sometimes offering vastly different programming in response to local community needs.From Evangelism to General Service: The Transformation of the YMCA. Mayer N. Zald, Patricia Denton (September 1963). Administrative Science Quarterly, 8 (2), 214-234. Despite the Christian heritage of the organization, most local YMCAs welcome participation and leadership from people of non-Christian faiths. Volunteers and local employees operate the individual YMCA associations.
In North America, the YMCA is usually perceived to be primarily a community sports facility, however the YMCA utilizes a broad range of programs such as sports, personal fitness, child care, overnight camping, employment readiness programs, conference centers and educational activities as methods of promoting positive values. The YMCA was an early influence upon Scouting, including the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and German Scouting. Edgar Robinson, a Chicago-area YMCA administrator, briefly left YMCA to become BSA's first director.
YMCAs operate in 122 countries worldwide.
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@JAKAZiD It is getting a bit much that EVERY music game has to feature YMCA, Kung Fu Fighting and Wannabe, though.
Tribalspaceman (Liam) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:09:50 -0000
@JAKAZiD It is getting a bit much that EVERY music game has to feature YMCA, Kung Fu Fighting and Wannabe, though.
Did you know that for less than $2.00 a day you can enjoy all the benefits of a YMCA membership? Contact us today for details! #Williamsport
WilliamsportY (Williamsport YMCA) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:04:03 -0000
Did you know that for less than $2.00 a day you can enjoy all the benefits of a YMCA membership? Contact us today for details! #Williamsport
Ok. Now home, to southwest campus, clean out trunk, and ymca. Full day! Also i need to eat.
FearLoathingKY (Jiggle Billy) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:59:05 -0000
Ok. Now home, to southwest campus, clean out trunk, and ymca. Full day! Also i need to eat.
WHAT THE HELL!?!?! Anyone that is willing to bring their child in to the YMCA til 9pm on a school night needs to have their kid taken away!
BriColeBolt (Bri (Intern Bri)) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:58:03 -0000
WHAT THE HELL!?!?! Anyone that is willing to bring their child in to the YMCA til 9pm on a school night needs to have their kid taken away!
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mayashoval (Maya Shoval) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:52:56 -0000
מחכה לשיר את ymca בערב הקריוקי שלנו! מתי כבר תורי?
I'm at YMCA National Capital (1711 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., 17th st nw, Washington). http://4sq.com/5i9aTq
willharding (willharding) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:50:35 -0000
I'm at YMCA National Capital (1711 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., 17th st nw, Washington). http://4sq.com/5i9aTq
World Alliance of YMCAs - Formed by YMCA National Councils. Works with YMCA movements in 120 countries worldwide. Headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland.
Meta Description: [ Information on YMCA events, programmes, publications and global issues. Formed by YMCA National Councils in 122 countries worldwide. ]
Y's Men International - Coordinating body for service clubs associated with individual YMCAs worldwide.
YMCA World Service - International Programs and Partnerships of the YMCA - Supports projects and partnerships with YMCAs in 120 countries, meeting the most urgent needs of YMCAs around the world while fostering self-reliance. A program of the YMCA of the USA.
Meta Description: [ When you change one life, you change the world. YMCA World Service supports projects and partnerships with YMCAs in 120 countries, meeting the most urgent needs of YMCAs around the world while fostering self-reliance. ]
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YMCA World Urban Network - An association of CEOs of large, urban YMCAs around the world.
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