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Young Men's Christian Association

60 years Y "without a cent, but with hope and a prayer" this is what 60 years ago Founder Bob Steele, said at the inception of the YMCA in Aruba on april 27,1956. YMCA Of Aruba has been at work for 60 years, making significant contributions in enhancing the quality of life for thousands of children, teenagers and senior citizens by offering a wide variety of programs including, after school care, sports, recreational and leadership development programs that help the youth to grow personally and develop values for daily living.

Purpose of the organization

1. Develop self confidence and self respect and an appreciation of their own worth as individuals.
2. Grow as responsible members of their families and as citizens of their communities.
3. Appreciate that health of mind and body is a sacred gift, and that physical fitness and mental well being are conditions to be achieved and maintained.
4. Recognize the worth of all persons, and work for interracial and intergroup understanding.
5. Develop their capacities for leadership and use them responsibly in their own groups and community life.

Services/Activities

- Basketball training
- Volleyball training
- Y's care for kids
- Y's care for teens
- Vacation camps.
- Summer camps
- Progressive Education Program, including cooking classes, language classes, sewing etc.

Affiliated with

YMCA LACA (Latin America en Caribbean)

Opening hours

Contact information organization

Contact person(s)

Additional Information

KVK number
S75

Application procedure:
Becoming a member at the YMCA Of Aruba is easy! You just need to fill in a membership form and you will officially become a YMCA member!

Contribution dues:
Kids age 4-12j yrs. Afl. 5,00.- p/m Youth 13- 18 yrs. Afl. 10,00,- p/m Grown ups: 19 yrs & up Afl. 20,00- p/m

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