Ability Programs (previously STARS/Special needs Programs) at Central Bucks Family YMCA are enlisting the help of Palisades Youth Crew (PYC) to create a thriving peer mentoring program. The PYC, a youth division of the Palisades Community Foundation, volunteer locally and globally, assisting at Bethlehem soup kitchen and recently traveling to the Dominican Republic to work [...]
Central Bucks Family YMCA is partnering with CBAA and Top Soccer to offer their first Adapted Basketball program to the Central Bucks community. The program combines modified instruction, equipment, and boundaries with volunteers from Wind Mill Day camp and basketball players at the Y including Matt McGahran, Jim Reichwein, Manny Garcia to allow individuals with [...]
Thirteen years ago, I was an adolescent who was resistant to attend his private swim lessons at Central Bucks Family YMCA. Contrary to my past demeanor, I am now a swim coach for three swim teams in the area and an Abilities Swim Instructor for the Y. I have a deep, apparent love for the [...]
I’ve always believed in the power of music because I’ve been creating it for as long as I can remember. I believe it has the power to heal, facilitate growth, deepen our understanding of emotions, and bring people together. As I combined my love for music with my passion for helping others, I found myself [...]
The STARS program at Central Bucks Family YMCA enters its 4th year in Spring, 2012. We strive to keep our promise to the community: to provide premiere adapted physical activities and programs to our growing special needs population and expand our offerings based on the data collected in the community. We would like to thank Bucks [...]