The YMCA has a history of developing kids and family with character. The four character attributes that many YMCAs emphasize are: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Many YMCAs add the fifth dimension of faith.
The character of a nation is determined by the character of its people.
Here are some Character Development tools that have the faith dimension included:
Character Building – Coaches
Posters
Documents
- Character Development – Word Definitions
- Character Development – Wall Chart Idea of Words
- Character Development – Scripture Verses for Words
- Character Development – Reflections on Keeping it Strong
YUSA NATIONAL RESOURCES
Over the years, the YMCA has been a pioneer in the character development of kids. Here are some tools for different age groups and environments to get you thinking.
- Character Development Abundant Assets Packet
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 00 – Staff and Member Involvement
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 01 – Pre-School Childcare
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 02 – School age Childcare
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 03 – Teens
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 04 – Families
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 05 – Sports
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 06 – Health and Wellness
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 07 – Skipper Simmers
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 08 – Progressive Swimmers
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 09 – Camping
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 10 – Day Camping
- YMCA USA Character Development Kit 11 – Horseback Riding
- YMCA USA Character Development Workshop – Personal Journey
- YMCA USA Character Development Workshop – Staff and Volunteer Journey