YMCA of Greater FlintSafe Places Summer & After School Program

Learn.Grow. Thrive.

Safe Places is supported by The YMCA of Greater Flint Partner With Youth Campaign, the Ruth Mott Foundation, Walmart

Foundation, Stella & Frederick Loeb Trust, YMCA of Greater Flint Foundation, Nartel Family Foundation, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Michigan Health Endowment Fund.

“This is what I like about Safe Places - I love to read and do homework. I love that we go on lots of field trips. I love how they teach us. I love the friends I have here. I like Rule #4 - No bullying. You can come and see it yourself.” - Third Grader

Student Testimonials

Program SitesCathedral of Faith

6031 Dupont, Flint, MI 48505 Grades 1-12

Downtown YMCA411 E Third St, Flint MI 48503

Grades 1-8

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church1227 Bristol Rd, Burton MI 48529

Grades 1-12

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church1601 Fay St, Flint, MI 48503

Grades 1-12

What will your Child do at SAFe PLACeS? • Get assistance with

homework • Explore Cooking • Go on Field trips• Swim at the Y• Play Sports• Practice good

sportsmanship• Learn to make

healthy choices • Exposure to College

opportunities • Explore Careers • Arts and Crafts

• Drama • Go to Camp

Copneconic • Zip Line • Canoeing • Archery • Community Service• Build Relationships• Learn to become a

Leader• Eat dinner and a

snack• HAve Fun!

Safe places is open to youth in grades K-12.

Sites are open year round on a drop in basis. Call for a site near you!

And it’s free! Pre-registration is required.

Registrations accepted at the site locations or at the Downtown YMCA. Questions? Call 810.232.9622 for

more information or visit www.FlintYMCA.org

Safe Places is an enrichment, exploratory and Recreation program that supports students’ academic, physical, and social-emotional, development with holistic programs and activities that help students realize who they are and all they can achieve.

ACAdeMiCSResearch provides evidence that youth who spend more time in afterschool programs – like Safe Places derive greater academic benefits than youth who spend less time. Safe Places provides a supportive atmosphere for: • Tutoring • Homework Help • Enrichment Opportunities exPLoRATionSafe Places provides a variety of opportunities to incite students’ ambitions and unlock their potential. Through exposure to a wide range of activities, students develop confidence, teamwork, conflict resolution, and goal setting through:• Hands on projects • Leadership development, and • Engaging workshops and programs

HeALTHY eATinG And PHYSiCAL ACTiviTY (HePA) STAndARdSFirst lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) raised the call; the Y answered it. As part of our focus on developing healthy habits in kids, families and our communities, we have committed to adopting standards for healthy eating and physical activity (HEPA) in our early learning and afterschool programs. HEPA teaches children how to:• Make healthy food choices • Enjoy physical activity• Consciously contribute to their social and physical development

TeAM SPoRTSParticipants in team sports build skills, learn about teamwork, and focus on sportsmanship preparing them for key milestones on their developmental journey. Safe Places students will have the opportunity to engage in organized sports with several sports to choose from. Sport plays a primarily positive role in youth development, including improved:• Academic achievement• Higher self-esteem• Fewer behavioral problems• Better psychosocial skills

PARenT And FAMiLY invoLveMenTParents and Guardians play an important part in our after school program. Safe Places provides opportunities for family to be engaged and provide feedback to the program. In addition to family night, and special events; our parent and volunteer group, Parents Raising Aware and Intelligent Students Everyday (P.R.A.I.S.E) meets regularly to ensure connectivity among: Safe Places, School, and Home.

SAFe PLACeS MiSSionTo make certain that out of school time is filled creatively and constructively, granting youth the access to express their skills, talents, and interest in sports, healthy activity and play – taking advantage of all The Y has to offer.

LeARn. GRoW. THRive.