$2.6M in expenses

The walla walla YMCA is the largest onsite, licensed, non-school based childcare provider in the walla walla valley. The y operates two onsite toddler (ages 1-3) programs; one each in walla walla, wa and milton-freewater, or in response to community need. Both programs are part of the y's learning centers in each community where the y also provide preschool STEM and social-emotional curriculum and afterschool enrichment programming for children ages 3-12. The walla walla childcare center has 155 licensed slots and milton-freewater has 165 slots. Both programs operate throughout the school year with the exception of toddler care which operates year-round. (see schedule o)as licensed programs, eligible families may qualify for state-funded childcare fee offset. Additionally, in walla walla the center provides fee assistance to military families through childcare aware's military childcare in your neighborhood (mccyn) and the VA.

$953K in expenses

The y is committed to drowning prevention both through swimming lessons and lifeguard training. In 2024, 1033 children learned to swim in y-sponsored and led drowning prevention and learn-to-swim programs. This included elementary school children from area rural communities whose schools partnered with the y to transport children to the y's indoor pool for swim lessons during the school year, as well as free lessons provided by the y at two rural community pools in milton-freewater, or and prescott, wa; made possible through y-received grants and community pool partnerships. The y provides american red cross 1st aid/CPR and lifeguard training for students, individuals, families, educators and businesses throughout the walla walla valley.

$1.5M in expenses

In 2024, over 900 youth ages 3-12 were served by the y during the school year, over spring break and in its multi-week-long summer STEM, enrichment and sports camps held in walla walla and college place, wa and milton-freewater and athena, or. Summer programs help bridge the achievement gaps for youth in economically disadvantaged communities such as those served by the y. They teach self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills as kids grow, connect, and thrive.