GENERAL INFORMATION

OUR FOCUS:

· Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

· Healthy Living: Improving the nation’s health and     well-being.

· Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

OUR MISSION:

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

OUR VALUES:

· Caring: Show a sincere concern for others.

· Honesty: Be truthful in what you say and do.

· Respect: Follow the golden rule.

· Responsibility: Be accountable for your promises       and actions.

OUR CAUSE:

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow.

The Y is committed to strengthening communities—it’s what we have been doing for more than 160 years. At the Y, we view participation in our programs and services as a means to a greater end. We hope to tell our story to help more kids reach their potential, help more families and individuals achieve better health outcomes, and encourage everyone to get involved and make their community a better place.

OUR VISION:

We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Y CODE OF CONDUCT:

All individuals using the Y facilities are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the character, welfare, best interest and policies of the Juniata Valley Y. Failure to do so will result in an immediate dismissal from the premises and may result in revocation of membership and/or usage privileges.

Y POLICIES:

The Y is a family oriented facility, therefore we will not tolerate profanity of any kind, smoking on any Y premises, violent behavior or spitting. Appropriate dress is expected in all areas of the Y. Shirts and shoes must be worn. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. Members are required to present their membership cards to be scanned, verifying a current membership, name and photograph for identification.

Y LOST & FOUND:

If you lose an item, please inquire at the front desk. The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Y AGE POLICY:

When Mifflin and Juniata County School Districts are in session, school aged children may be at the Juniata Valley Y under the supervision of a parent or a responsible adult identified by the parent.

Y FACILITY CLOSINGS:

New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Limited hours on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Y PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:

In the event of insufficient enrollment, the Y may need to cancel a class. If this occurs and you have registered, you will be contacted.

Y INCLIMENT WEATHER PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:

The Y may cancel programs in the event of a weather warning. All cancellations will be submitted to MERF radio. General rule of thumb—when there is no school there are NO youth programs. Morning aerobics classes are cancelled when there is no school or two-hour delay. Majority of adult programs will occur unless otherwise notified.

Contact the Juniata Valley YMCA

105 First Avenue Burnham, PA 17009

717.248.5019 jvymca@comcast.net

Directions to our YMCA:

From State College heading East on 322

Take the Burnham exit
At the stop sign, turn left onto Ferguson Valley Road. (turns into Freedom Avenue on East side of 322) Travel through the first stop light (Giant plaza entrance). Travel through the second stop light (intersection of Logan Blvd. and Freedom Avenue). At the third stop light, turn left onto Walnut St. and immediately bear right onto Elm St. (a one-way street). Stay in the left lane. The YMCA will be in front of you. Continuing straight at the stop sign, you will cross 1st St. and travel on the left side of the YMCA to find parking in the rear.

From Harrisburg heading West on 322

Follow 322 West towards State College. Take the Burnham/Yeagertown exit. At the stop at the end of the exit, make right onto Ferguson Valley Road. At the stop sign turn left on to Freedom Avenue. Travel through the first stop light (Giant plaza entrance). Travel through the second stop light (intersection of Logan Blvd. and Freedom Avenue). At the third stop light, turn left onto Walnut St. and immediately bear right onto Elm St. (a one-way street). Stay in the left lane. The YMCA will be in front of you. Continuing straight at the stop sign, you will cross 1st St. and travel on the left side of the YMCA to find parking in the rear.