Survey online report

YOUTH AND FAMILY PARENT SURVEY RESULTS

Program Name

Response total

5615

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,615 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,702 skipped.

What types of YMCA programs are your child(ren) involved in?

Response percent

Response total

Licensed Child Care Program (Infant/toddler, Preschool or Afterschool)

48.2%

3445

Non-licensed child care (e.g. Child Watch, Babysitting, Primetime, Drop-in Childcare)

4.6%

328

Youth Sports/Recreation

15.1%

1081

Swimming/Aquatics

14.8%

1059

Camping/Outdoor

5.2%

369

Arts and Humanities (i.e. dance, music, art)

1.6%

111

Family Strengthening (e.g. Adventure Guides)

0.5%

Enrichment (School Readiness, CoOp, Preschool or Nursery School)

1.2%

Other (please specify):

8.8%

626

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,141 respondents; 0 filtered; 176 skipped.

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about you and your YMCA

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Response total

The YMCA supports families who struggle to make everyday choices to be healthy and live well.

18.9%
(1323)

46.3%
(3239)

31.9%
(2230)

2.6%
(180)

0.4%
(25)

6997

The YMCA has connected our family to other families.

10.9%
(751)

30.0%
(2072)

38.3%
(2643)

18.0%
(1244)

2.8%
(196)

6906

I have supportive relationships with the YMCA staff who work with my child(ren).

25.8%
(1802)

43.1%
(3003)

23.6%
(1642)

6.4%
(449)

1.1%
(77)

6973

My whole family has participated in opportunities provided by the YMCA to improve our ability make everyday choices to be healthy and live well.

15.2%
(1058)

36.2%
(2524)

32.6%
(2270)

13.9%
(968)

2.1%
(144)

6964

The environment (atmosphere and surroundings) at YMCA venues support my family in making everyday choices to be healthy and live well.

20.7%
(1453)

50.4%
(3531)

25.0%
(1753)

3.2%
(227)

0.6%
(43)

7007

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,115 respondents; 0 filtered; 202 skipped.

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about your YMCA

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Not sure

N/A

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Not sure
N/A

Response total

Consistently participate(s) in the recommended amount of physical activity each day
(i.e. 30 minutes of fun, moderate physical activity everyday for each 3 hours of programming, 60-90 minutes for all day programs; and fun and vigorous physical activity three times a week for 20 minutes at each time).

40.9%
(2894)

40.2%
(2848)

6.4%
(450)

1.5%
(107)

0.5%
(32)

2.7%
(188)

7.9%
(561)

7080

Are consistently offered healthy food and drink choices
(i.e. fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, 100% fruit juice or water):

29.1%
(1992)

31.9%
(2185)

11.5%
(790)

3.8%
(258)

1.1%
(77)

4.1%
(284)

18.5%
(1269)

6855

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,118 respondents; 0 filtered; 199 skipped.

Which statement best describes your family?		Response percent	Response total
	We’re good at making everyday choices to be healthy and live well.	60.4%	4340
	We try to make everyday choices to be healthy and live well, but struggle to do so.	35.4%	2542
	We just started trying to make everyday choices to be healthy and live well.	4.3%	308

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,190 respondents; 0 filtered; 127 skipped.

What are the main reasons your family is either good at or has struggled in making everyday choices to be healthy and live well?

Response total

4290

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 4,290 respondents; 0 filtered; 3,027 skipped.

During program hours, the YMCA staff:

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Response total

Model healthy eating habits for my child(ren)

20.9%
(1406)

29.6%
(1994)

43.8%
(2954)

3.0%
(200)

2.7%
(184)

6738

Participate in physical activities with my child(ren)

34.3%
(2346)

41.8%
(2860)

19.2%
(1317)

3.2%
(222)

1.5%
(102)

6847

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 6,920 respondents; 0 filtered; 397 skipped.

YMCA staff encourage my child(ren) to:

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

N/A

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
N/A

Response total

Establish healthy eating habits

23.7%
(1670)

32.9%
(2318)

22.4%
(1576)

3.1%
(219)

0.6%
(39)

17.4%
(1229)

7051

Make regular physical activity a habit

34.4%
(2417)

40.8%
(2871)

12.4%
(871)

1.6%
(109)

0.3%
(24)

10.5%
(739)

7031

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,118 respondents; 0 filtered; 199 skipped.

At the YMCA site/venue where my child(ren) participates, there is a comfortable space where I can:

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Response total

Talk freely with other parents

26.7%
(1905)

42.2%
(3015)

24.7%
(1764)

5.3%
(378)

1.1%
(80)

7142

Talk freely with staff members

34.9%
(2476)

45.9%
(3258)

14.2%
(1005)

4.3%
(303)

0.8%
(55)

7097

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,213 respondents; 0 filtered; 104 skipped.

The YMCA provides opportunities for (check all that apply):		Response percent	Response total
	Me to get to know parents of other children participating at the YMCA	55.3%	3013
	Me to get to know staff members	78.7%	4292
	Our family to get to know other families	47.4%	2585

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,452 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,865 skipped.

Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Response total

YMCA staff make a meaningful effort to connect with my child(ren) each day they participate.

47.9%
(3444)

39.8%
(2863)

9.4%
(673)

2.4%
(174)

0.5%
(34)

7188

YMCA staff make a regular effort to connect with me as a parent.

33.3%
(2369)

40.0%
(2845)

18.8%
(1339)

6.6%
(469)

1.3%
(93)

7115

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,211 respondents; 0 filtered; 106 skipped.

Since my child(ren) started participating in this YMCA program, I have developed relationships with (i.e. I know their names, speak with them regularly, and care about their well-being) the following people (check all that apply):

Response percent

Response total

Parents of other children participating at the YMCA

47.8%

2607

YMCA Child Care staff

68.7%

3745

Children enrolled in the program

47.3%

2580

Other:

7.4%

403

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,455 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,862 skipped.

As a result of my child(ren)’s participation in YMCA programs, our family:

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Response total

Has become more physically active

17.8%
(1234)

37.6%
(2607)

37.0%
(2566)

6.7%
(463)

1.1%
(73)

6943

Eats healthier foods

10.4%
(711)

25.0%
(1706)

53.6%
(3663)

9.6%
(656)

1.5%
(100)

6836

Spends more time together

13.3%
(917)

31.5%
(2164)

45.0%
(3093)

8.9%
(614)

1.4%
(93)

6881

Spends more time with other families

8.3%
(560)

23.0%
(1559)

50.4%
(3412)

15.6%
(1057)

2.7%
(183)

6771

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,008 respondents; 0 filtered; 309 skipped.

On a scale of 0 - 10, with 10 being the highest, please indicate your current level of agreement with the following statement:

0 (Lowest)

10 (Highest)

0 (Lowest)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (Highest)

Response total

I would recommend the YMCA program my child(ren) participate(s) in to a friend or family member.

0.9%
(66)

0.6%
(39)

0.7%
(48)

1.1%
(79)

1.2%
(83)

3.9%
(279)

4.2%
(297)

9.5%
(675)

17.0%
(1207)

16.3%
(1162)

44.7%
(3185)

7120

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 7,120 respondents; 0 filtered; 197 skipped.

What is the ONE thing that we could do that would most help us to improve?

Response total

3662

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 3,662 respondents; 0 filtered; 3,655 skipped.

What is your current overall satisfaction with your YMCA experience?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

Response total

49.2%
(3381)

41.0%
(2821)

6.9%
(471)

2.1%
(142)

0.9%
(59)

6874

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 6,874 respondents; 0 filtered; 443 skipped.

We welcome your additional comments or suggestions about your family’s YMCA experience:				Response total
				1975

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 1,975 respondents; 0 filtered; 5,342 skipped.

We have been attending this YMCA for:		Response percent	Response total
	Less than 30 days	2.8%	99
	30-60 days	5.7%	200
	61-90 days	4.7%	162
	3-4 months	4.2%	145
	5-6 months	3.8%	132
	7-12 months	8.1%	282
	1-2 years	24.3%	847
	3-4 years	23.7%	823
	5-6 years	10.2%	354
	7-8 years	5.5%	192
	9-10 years	2.6%	91
	11 years or more	4.4%	152

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 3,479 respondents; 0 filtered; 3,838 skipped.

Number of children currently participating in the YMCA programs?		Response percent	Response total
	1	52.3%	2777
	2	36.1%	1915
	3	8.8%	465
	4 or more	2.8%	149

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,306 respondents; 0 filtered; 2,011 skipped.

Ages of your child(ren) participating at the YMCA (check all that apply):		Response percent	Response total
	Prefer not to answer	0.9%	52
	Under 1yr	2.6%	146
	1-2	12.3%	692
	3-4	24.1%	1352
	5-6	34%	1911
	7-8	31%	1743
	9-10	24.3%	1367
	11-12	11%	615
	12-13	5.3%	300
	14-15	3.9%	220
	16-17	2.4%	134
	18yrs or older	1.4%	77

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,614 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,703 skipped.

Your gender:		Response percent	Response total
	Prefer not to answer	3.7%	202
	Male	14.8%	820
	Female	81.5%	4510

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,532 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,785 skipped.

Racial or ethnic background (check all that apply):

Response percent

Response total

Prefer not to answer

3.9%

210

African American

7.1%

376

American Indian/Alaska Native

Arab American

0.2%

Asian

2.6%

140

Caucasian/White

82.1%

4378

Hispanic/Latino(a)

267

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%

Multi-racial

3.2%

171

Other (please specify):

1.1%

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,330 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,987 skipped.

My Family/Household:		Response percent	Response total
	Prefer not to answer	2.9%	163
	Single parent/caregiver household	18.5%	1030
	Dual parent/caregiver household	76%	4240
	Single grandparent/caregiver household	0.4%	25
	Dual grandparent/caregiver household	0.8%	42
	Mixed-generational household (i.e. grandparent, mother and child(ren))	1.4%	78

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,578 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,739 skipped.

Total annual household income:		Response percent	Response total
	Prefer not to answer	22.7%	1207
	$9,999 or less	1.4%	77
	$10,000-$24,999	6%	317
	$25,000- $49,999	11.9%	635
	$50,000-$74,999	14.4%	765
	$75,000-$99,999	14.7%	782
	$100,000 or above	29%	1543

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 5,326 respondents; 0 filtered; 1,991 skipped.

IP Address		Response total
	1	273
	2	0
	3	3056
	4	3914
	5	3846

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 4,202 respondents; 0 filtered; 3,115 skipped.

IP Saver				Response total
	saver			4290

Total # of respondents 7,317.
Statistics based on 4,290 respondents; 0 filtered; 3,027 skipped.