2009 Summer Enrichment Camp
The Dryades YMCA Summer Enrichment Camp provides academic enrichment in math, language arts, instructional swimming, character building and values-based activities, computer technology, recreational and cultural activities. Also campers attend... more information.
YMCA Day at the State Capitol
The 8th Graders of James Singleton Charter School travel to the state capitol in Baton Rouge and gain a wealth of knowledge.
By: Nikkita K. Landrum
On Wednesday April 16, 2008, approximately 40 8th grade students from James Singleton... more information.
Danny Glover Visits Dryades YMCA
Danny Glover defines leadership and talent through his lifetime of achievements as an actor and activist. The gifted actor... more information.
School of Commerce Graduation
Approximately 71 graduating candidates received their certifications at the 2008 School of Commerce summer graduation.
By: Kasey Biagas
The Dryades YMCA School of Commerce held its 2008 summer graduation for the nursing assistant and... more information.
Important Dates
- July 12, 2009 - July 16, 2009: YMCA Christian Values Conference
- April 21, 2009 - July 31, 2009: James M. Singleton Charter School Registration is open for 2009-2010 school year.
- April 21, 2009 - July 31, 2009: Early Childhood Registration is now open.
Appreciative of our past, knowledgeable of our rich history and commitment to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities, the Dryades YMCA remains focused on its mission of helping the community.
This mission is fulfilled because we plan and implement programs that help people develop marketable skills through effective education, grow personally and learn essential values, appreciate diversity, become better leaders, supporters and volunteers though community service and have fun.
Our role and responsibility is to serve as a community catalyst through comprehensive intervention programs, to facilitate urban and community development in New Orleans and to leverage developmental assets into building community wealth.
Aware that community reform is essential to yield educational transformation, we fulfill both creative and leadership roles in New Orleans.
While the Dryades YMCA services a host of programs, it is relentless in upgrading these programs and creating new ones that service and work in conjunction with their family of programs.