YMCA Ireland works with about 26,000 young people and families each year. While each local YMCA delivers a suite of programmes that responds to local needs, there are some common programmes that are offered in more than one local centre in areas such as vocational training, family youth work and training. In addition, the YMCA has a long history of providing outdoor education opportunities for young people through its outdoor centre in Newcastle Co. Down. The following pages provides a summary of some of the main highlights of the past year in these signature programmes.