AYP’s Vision: Healthy Living Skills for Children and their Families
AYP’s Mission: To provide programs for children ages 6-12 within the community which encourage the development of effective living skills, pursuit of healthy lifestyle choices and connection of families to the community.
AYP’s Goals:
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To promote a healthy sense of self-esteem in each participant;
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To enhance participant’s social interaction skills;
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To promote relationships between participants, families, schools and community service providers;
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To guide participants to new and interesting opportunities in the community;
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To provide parents with helpful resources and to offer support to parents, caregivers and teachers;
AYP’s Objectives:
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To provide community responsive programs for children that enhances their physical, emotional and social development;
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To develop an active outreach component to maximize the participation of families;
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To promote and encourage residents to participate in, and take ownership of, programs initiated by the Society, using a community development approach;
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To advocate for programs that support healthy families;
We Believe:
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That every child has the right and the ability to learn the skills and knowledge to enhance their quality of life.
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That every child has the right to express their feelings and to know they are valued.
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That children have the right to grow up in a positive, healthy, secure and stable environment.
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That the family, school and community greatly influence the development of the child.
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That the most influential (positive and negative) periods in a child’s life occurs when he/she is young.
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That leisure and recreation activities are not a luxury but necessities to live a good and happy life.
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That access to cultural and recreational facilities promote a sense of citizenship and community belonging.