YMCA History Test questions & answers graded A+ 2023/2024

YMCA History Test.Mission Statement - correct answer To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all 1844 - correct answer YMCA started by Sir George Williams in London, England 1851 - correct answer Thomas Sullivan brought the YMCA to the USA to Boston, Massachusetts 1874 - correct answer Women were allowed into the YMCA Brooklyn, New York - correct answer The first indoor pool was built here 17 - correct answer The YMCA Richmond Association has ___ branches. Holyoke, Massachusetts - correct answer Dr. James Naismith invents basketball at a YMCA Same YMCA in Holyoke, MA - correct answer William Morgan invented mintonette (volleyball) Core Values - correct answer Caring, Honesty, Faith, Respect, Responsibility Caring - correct answer Love; putting others before yourself// Represented by the color RED Honesty - correct answer Integrity; to tell the truth// Represented by the color BLUE. (Remember: true blue) Faith - correct answer Trust; belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence// Represented by the color PURPLE. (Remember: royalty = purple) Respect - correct answer To treat others as you would have them treat you// Represented by the color YELLOW. Responsibility - correct answer Duty; to do what you say you will do// Represented by the color GREEN Focus Areas - correct answer For Youth Development// For Healthy Living// For Social Responsibility Rebranding - correct answer the Y symbol was rebranded in 2010 #1 RULE - correct answer Never be alone with a child. Always be in eyesight of a staff member or volunteer 3 children - correct answer How many children should you take somewhere, so you are not alone with them. e.g. going to the restroom What are volunteers not permitted to do with the children - correct answer Hugs, sit-hugs, and lap sitting are not permitted. If you must, do a side hug. YMCA stands for - correct answer Young Men's Christian Association The YMCA is a non-profit organization, which means - correct answer All income goes back into the YMCA and our community.