Freedom Valley Ymca

What it reported doing in 2011

Camp Programs: Revering nature and the fullness of God's bounty is a major program goal for Freedom Valley YMCA. YMCA day-camping programs are: educational, promote spiritual awareness, mental development, physical well-being, social growth, and a respect for the environment. Through a variety of activities and the use of natural surroundings, YMCA day camps help participants achieve their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. Campers acquires new skills, confidence, self-discipline, and a sense of values under the guidance of caring, well-trained and experienced staff. Interesting and challenging activities in small and large groups enable campers to learn trust, confidence and teamwork skills. All of our camps have unique qualities that make them a fun and a special place where children have an unforgettable summer. For a large majority of participants, day camp programs serve as childcare for parents in the summertime, allowing the parent to remain gainfully employed. Tuition assistance is offered to parents unable to afford the full fee. The camping program of Freedom Valley YMCA consists of: a day camp program, which primarily serves as a summertime childcare program, and before and after camp care to accomodate various schedules of working parents. Our day camp programs are a recreational and lasting experience of personal enrichment. Camps are structured to help youngsters learn the value of cooperation and gain confidence to challenge them to achieve positive personal growth. With special attention on the YMCA core values, campers have exposure to a place where they will try new things and make new friends. The majority of our campers come from single parent or dual working parent homes. The YMCA provides safe, clean environments and quality programs in which children can spend their summer days. We offer a valuable alternative to children staying home alone, in indoor childcare facilities, or at a babysitter's house. Our hours are flexible 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our camps are open for eleven weeks each summer and serve nearly 1,500 campers per day from 3 to 15 years of age at 5 convenient locations. Freedom Valley YMCA recognizes the cost of summer can be overbearing, so we offer tuition assistance to families in need. In addition to the regular day camp programs, we also offer Sports Camps which are designed to teach and enhance sport skills, fair play and sportsmanship through the use of drills and game play. The focus is on full and equal participation of all, where every child plays in every game. Also offered are Focus Camps: arts, science, and specialty camps are held for 2 week sessions. Swimming and other camp activities complete the campers experience. All camps emphasize safety, cooperation, self-esteem and respect for others. Counselor in Training Program (CIT) is offered for ages 13 and up. This program is designed to develop leadership skills while preparing teenagers for their first job experience. CIT's gain training in childcare, risk management, safety and communication, and practice these skills by working with younger children and planning large group activities. Freedom Valley YMCA believes all children are first and foremost children , regardless of need or abilities. Camp MAJIC and Camp AKIA encourage children to participate fully, but not beyond their capabilities with low camper-to-counselor ratios. Camp MAJIC is designed for campers with physical, social, emotional and mental disabilities for ages 3 to 12. Grouped by age and ability level, campers are introduced to camp activities such as: swimming, games, crafts and much more. Camp AKAI are bright, creative boys and girls ages 5-12 who have difficulty connecting with their peers. This camp strives to build self-confidence and find success. Preschool children 2 1/2 to 5 years have the opportunity to attend our Nursery School Camp. This camp offers all the fun and learning experiences of a day camp in a half day program

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: Limited
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.8%; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.03; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.19; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3.3%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: 2.4% per year; rating input score 100; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 3.1% per year; rating input score 100; 50th percentile among comparable filings