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WORDS: Crystal Rothhaar
School is back in session – an exciting time for many of us.
Back to school means back to our routine, which can mean
refocusing on our health. Kids get ready for Fall sports such
as football, soccer, basketball, tennis, karate, and get back into
the swing of things as they reconnect with their friends during
our YDASH before/after school program.
For others, back to school can be overwhelming. Family stress
can mount with thoughts of purchasing school supplies, clothes,
and planning around hectic work and school schedules.
That’s when the Y steps in to help – we provide programs and
services to children and families in Manatee County such as
school supply drives, youth sports, tutoring, swim lessons,
group and exercise classes with free Kid Zone, family events,
and before/after school care. And at the Y, no one is ever turned
away for inability to pay.
Programs at the Y enable kids to develop confidence, strong
self-esteem, a true sense of purpose, and a positive view of their
future. We invite you to explore all the Y has to offer!
Support for Children and Families
in Manatee County
Some of our programs and services include:
• School Supply Drives -Donate school supplies to any of the
Y branches and we’ll deliver them to local children in need.
• YREADS - Free small-group reading tutorials for struggling
readers and at-risk students in Title I schools.
• YDASH - The Y’s before and after school program provides
supervised sports, group games, arts and crafts, and character
development for kids in Manatee County. Programs are held
at Imagine North Manatee Elementary, Moody Elementary, 20