In The Community
Each day, the Twin Rivers YMCA impacts the New Bern area. Everything we do focus around our core initiatives of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Some of our initiatives include:
3rd & 4th Grade Water Safety Program
In collaboration with Craven County Schools, 4th Graders in the Spring and 3rd Graders in the Fall learn lifesaving ifelong skills such as wearing a PFD, swim instruction, general water safety instruction.
Over 1000 children served annually and supported by the Twin Rivers YMCA Annual Scholarship Support Program.
Youth and Government
Ages: 9th-12th grade
Here at the Y, we believe in the potential of each student to change the world. This program gives them the tools to understand and participate in government and fulfill their potential. Students prepare, argue and pass bills and legislature in a mock government. Currently, Youth and Government is only offered to Epiphany School students as a club activity.
Special Olympics Regional Swim Meet
The Twin Rivers YMCA collaborates with the Craven County Special Olympics. over 100 athletes from Craven, Jones, and surrounding counties compete in qualifying events.
Bike MS
Held Annually the second weekend in September, Twin Rivers YMCA members and staff field a team in support of this event and cause. The event includes a 30, 50, 75, and 100 mile ride held on Saturday and Sunday. Over 2,800 riders over two day event and $1.6 million dollars are raised for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Twin Rivers YMCA Triathlon
May 21, 2011
The Fourth Annual Sprint Triathlon will be held this year in May. The event includes 400 yard pool swim, 10 mile bike ride, 5K run and it is a USTA sanctioned event. Register on-line at setupevents.com
All proceeds to benefit the Twin Rivers YMCA Annual Scholarship Support Program.