East Orange YMCA

Y-Child

SHINE. ON.

WELCOME TO THE EAST ORANGE YMCA "Y-CHILD"

The EAST ORANGE YMCA "Y-CHILD" is a new and exciting endeavor from our branch that highlights children who are currently registered in our programs...our Y-Child!

Starting September 2011, a new child will be featured each month on our website through words, pictures and/or video on how that child is actively and postively growing and participating in our programs. It's a fresh and fun way to get our Y-families (parents, guardians, grandparents, God parents, siblings, friends, etc...) further involved and engaged in what their children are doing at our YMCA and a great way for them to brag about their little or not so little one(s).

OUR Y-CHILD FOR APRIL 2012

KENIDI

"Kenidi likes to dance and take pictures. She's always enjoyed that and still does today."- Kenidi's Mother

Let's find out more about our "ready for her close-up" Y-Child...

From the time Kenidi first started at the EAST ORANGE YMCA through today, what positive changes have you noticed in her that you can contribute to her being with us?

From the time Kenidi started at the Y she became less shy and very outspoken.

Of the four Y values - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility - which one best describes Kenidi and why?

Kenidi is a caring child. She would give a homeless person her last dollar, which she did.

Who is Kenidi's favorite person at the EAST ORANGE YMCA and why?

Kenidi's favorite person is Ms. Jannah because she let's her choose different activities.

The Y is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. How has the EAST ORANGE YMCA demonstrated these areas of focus for Kenidi?

The Y has really demonstrated all of them because they take care of our children.

Anything else you'd like to share?

I really appreciate the level of professionalism and staff readiness.

Rhonda Singleton, our Program Director, wants you to know:

"Kenidi enters the Y doors with a beautiful smile daily and is a pleasure to have in our after-school program. She exemplifies the Y's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Kenidi is a straight "A" student who takes pride in learning and helping others. She displays great leadership ability, loves to dance, sing and play with the friends she has made in her group."

For more information:

EAST ORANGE YMCA Main Building

100 North Arlington Avenue

East Orange, NJ 07017

P 973 673 5588

F 973 673 6415

www.eastorangeymca.org

eoymca@metroymcas.org