"A Cambodia Journey" documentary showcased at the YMCA of USA
Submitted by LBYMCAYI on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 15:02The entire YMCA of USA corporate office in Chicago shut down for a private screening of the Cambodia Journey documentary. After the screening, Bob, Ron and Leo participated in a panel discussion to share their personal experiences about traveling to Cambodia, the production of the documentary and working with the youth and college-age participants at the Cambodia YMCA. They also shared what future projects they're working on this late Spring and Fall with Cambodia YMCA - Street Children's School and Digital Media Arts training for the college-age participants and staff. Take a look at the video and listen in for yourself.
2012 Spring Trip - Grand Canyon
Submitted by LBYMCAYI on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 15:36
This past spring break, 29 staff and youth made the journey to one of the seventh wonders of the world - GRAND CANYON National Park. It was an experience that all will not forget. We hiked the South Rim, toured the Visitor's Center, sang songs around the campfire and experienced a spring shower & hail storm. The nights in the canyon where amazing with all the stars in the sky - that sight only surpassed by the sunrise and sunset on the South Rim. Check out the photos of our stay at the Grand Canyon. We can't wait for our return trip.
"A Cambodia Journey" Film Review
Submitted by LBYMCAYI on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 15:25The YMCA Cambodia Project has taken off! Our documentary has over 2,600 views on YouTube, we have had 5 screenings and have at least 5 more scheduled. It has been reviewed by a Cambodian Media Outlet, "Khmerican" (see link below). We are sending two of our YMCA staff back to Cambodia in May and we are planning another big trip in November of 2012. Visit www.ymcacambodiaproject.org for more information!
Khmerican Media Group Review:
http://www.khmerican.com/2012/04/10/a-cambodia-journey-a-review/
2012 New Class First Meeting
Submitted by LBYMCAYI on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 17:21
Our 12th year of the Youth Institute has begun, with the First of our pre-summer meetings for the class of 2012 Youth Institute. Forty-six youth were selected for this year's new class, they represent all of the area high schools in Long Beach. They join a legacy of Youth Institute Alumni who are business owners, college graduates, helicopter pilots, program directors, mechanical engineers, nurses, teachers, educators, social workers and Khmer Classical Dancers. This class will add to that legacy by becoming the innovators and the next generation of leaders for our communities. This year also marks the start of replication of the Youth Institute at 9 communities throughout California - YMCA of Central Bay Area (Berkeley), YMCA of Metro LA - So Central & East LA, Anaheim Family YMCA, THINK Together - Azusa (2 sites) & Santa Ana (2 sites) and Long Beach
2011 Summer Movies
Submitted by LBYMCAYI on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 15:43To view 2011 Summer New Class and Alumni movies click Here
