Our YMCA is committed to bridging the education gap. That's why we developed Y Learning a standardized academic support program for students in grades K – 8 who struggle to reach school-system benchmarks. Most Y Learning students lack financial and educational support at home.
Y Learning provides a structured curriculum for students who don't meet school system or grade level benchmarks. The YMCA works with schools, teachers and guidance counselors to identify students who could benefit from this program and who may not have the resources or support to achieve their goals.
The YMCA carefully selects counselors and a certified teacher for each Y Learning school site. Students are evaluated periodically to ensure they are making progress.
Y Learning programs maintain a 1:6 staff-to-child ratio and include at least one certified teacher at each site. Students participate in Y Learning at no cost, thanks to community support and donations to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Today, more than 1,000 students in Wake, Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee and Orange Counties participate in Y Learning.
Y Learning is funded through grants, community support and donations to the YMCA of the Triangle's Annual We Build People Campaign.
Please contact the YMCA staff member below for more information about Y Learning or starting a program at your school.
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.E. Finley YMCA
Kyra Hartsfield
Kyra.Hartsfield@YMCATriangle.org
919-848-9622
Alexander Family YMCA
Sarah Peterson
Sarah.Peterson@YMCATriangle.org
919-582-2279
Chapel Hill - Carrboro YMCA
Randy Smith
Randy.Smith@YMCATriangle.org
919-987-8864
Chatham County YMCA
Alex Mayfield
Alexander.Mayfield@YMCATriangle.org
919-545-9622
Durham YMCAs
Ashlee Rowell-Williams
Ashlee.Rowell-Williams@YMCATriangle.org
919-987-8793
Ingram Family YMCA
Alex Mayfield
Alexander.Mayfield@YMCATriangle.org
919-545-9622
East Triangle YMCA
Logan Livingston
Logan.Livingston@YMCATriangle.org
919-582-9622
Kerr Family YMCA
Brandon Harcum
Brandon.Harcum@YMCATriangle.org
919-562-9622
Kraft Family YMCA
Melonie Lanier
Melonie.Lanier@YMCATriangle.org
919-657-9622 ext. 1415
Northwest Cary YMCA
Lauren Rice
Lauren.Rice@YMCATriangle.org
919-653-2368
Poole Family YMCA
Rebecca Blanton
Rebecca.Blanton@YMCATriangle.org
919-582-9622
Taylor Family YMCA
Lauren Rice
Lauren.Rice@YMCATriangle.org
919-653-2368