The Campanelli YMCA of Schaumbrug is a nonprofit organization, based on the goal of improving the communities that surround the Campanelli location. In order to join the membership program for the YMCA, there is a fee to be paid, which sometimes can be expensive, but is mainly to maintain the health equipment and provide service to others not capable of afforiding such services. The Campanelli YMCA has been a very beneficial service and investment for individuals in the town of Schaumburg and surrounding communities. Not only do they take great emphasis on being healthy to live a long life, but they as well contribute much to providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and families.
The YMCA in Schaumburg officially began May 22, 1968, when the Elgin YMCA chartered the Twinbrook Branch YMCA offering programs out of rented office space in central Schaumburg. In 1975, a YMCA multipurpose program building opened on Wise Road.and remained the central point of YMCA programs until 1983 when the the Twinbrook branch broke away from Elgin and began an independent YMCA. Over the next several years, the Twinbrook YMCA Board of Diretors raised funds to build a full facility YMCA with 6-lane pool, gymnasium, weight room, and locker rooms. This new addition opened in 1987 and served the community until 2000 when Schaumburg developer, Alfred Campanelli, donated $3.85 million for a new field house. State legislators Terry Parke, Doris Karpiel, and Kay Wojcik were successful in providing $1.1 million for a senior/teen center and preschool. The Board renamed the Twinbrook YMCA, Alfred Campanelli YMCA. After months of construction, the Alfred Campanelli YMCA opened its new facilities in September 2002. Today, the YMCA serves over 5000 members and thousands of program members each year. The YMCA operates it programs in ten area schools, the Zurich Towers, and at the main campus on Wise Road (YMCA Campanelli cite).
For the Campanelli YMCA there are many opportunities for an individual to participate in when wanting to work. Whether you choose to be an athletic trainer, lifeguard, desk helper, or even to participate in day care programs many are beneficial and are highly looked upon. Personally, I chose to coach Basketball. I assisted before on the main floor, teaching individuals proper weight lifting skills, but later moved on to coaching. I can truly say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. I gained personal satisfaction knowing that I played a large role in children's lives. Two days a week for three hours a day I would help teach children my favorite game, basketball. Seeing the improvement they made in such a short time was more than I could have asked for. Everyday with a smiling face they came to me saying Coach Q, most definitely it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Currently the trends for the nonprofit organizations have been quite stable, with the exception of new situations since the drop of the economy. Many people are now deciding to focus their extra curricular time on staying healthy and leading a new life. In some economies, which are primarily known for not having a developed economy rates of participation in the YMCA has decreased severeley. Besisdes from paying to be a member of the YMCA, the demand to work for the organiztation has increased quite a bit. Individuals are now aware of the good pay and benefits for working at the YMCA.
The Campanelli YMCA's mission is to to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. This includes improving the general concept of family and self. It encourages the belief that all are important and the value of maintaining a strong community.
The benefit of joining the YMCA is a great one. Helping improve the minds and bodies of other individuals should always be a great personal achievement. The time I spent with the YMCA was very valuable. The time spent helping kids grow was a great experience, once again. WIth a career in the YMCA organization you can branch to many other athletic and business organizations. It is a great stepping stone to achieving other professions. Even if you are not looking for an advancement to another organization, it is a great place to stay and grow into a better citizen.
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