Creating Opportunities for Family Self-Sufficiency
Founded in 1941, Young Life is a nonprofit organization that serves youths. It offers WyldLife and Capernaum, as well as high school and international programs. The organization conducts camps that include rock climbing, rappelling, water skiing, horseback riding, parasailing and other activities for children and adults. It also operates clubs that organize various games and music events for residents. Young Life s Capernaum program promotes self-esteem in people with mental and physical disabilities. Its Multicultural and Urban Club offers spiritual, physical and emotional services for adolescents. Young Life also operates Club Beyond, which provides opportunities for military families to enjoy vacations at one of its resort camps. It maintains a location in Memphis, Tenn.
The Davis YMCA is a nonprofit organization that offers various aquatic, health and wellness and child care programs. Its facilities include a swimming pool, basketball court, fitness center, computer laboratory, weight room, and men and women locker rooms. The organization provides employment training and mentoring programs. The Davis YMCA additionally offers before- and after-school programs and summer camp opportunities to local schools throughout Tennessee. It offers Teen Achievers, a program that gives opportunities to students in grades 7 through 12 to challenge themselves, set goals and work towards becoming future leaders. The program includes college tours and career and leadership skills development activities. The organization is located in Memphis, Tenn., and is a part of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South.
There is nothing that relieves stress better than a good workout, with the possible exception of some time in the sauna. Both are available at the downtown Y, as well as top-notch exercise and weight equipment, three racquetball courts, an indoor track and pool and an on-site SmoothMoves Juice Bar. Better yet, part of the workout area offers a commanding view of the AutoZone Park, directly across the street.
