We are excited to be offering two Teen Strength Training Camps this summer!
For more information contact MaryAnne at macouchman@unioncountyymca.org.
We are excited to be offering two Teen Strength Training Camps this summer!
For more information contact MaryAnne at macouchman@unioncountyymca.org.
-While doing simple yoga poses, listen to popular beats by Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, and more! Enjoy games, snacks, and down time with other teens. Not just yoga, but also a safe space to practice self-confidence, relieve stress, open discussions of your own experiences, and ways to Find Your Power! Learn to interact with others and be the best version of yourself! What is said here, stays here! -A 7 week series! -Ages 10-15 -$80 YMCA Members $100 Non-Members -For more information contact Rachael at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org.
Check out this latest podcast from the Union County Drug Free Coalition. YMCA Staff Members talk about opportunities for families and teens to get involved. Click here for the podcast.![]()
We had a great turnout of local teens and community leaders at our first Teen Town Hall on Tuesday! Check out the full recorded video if you couldn't join us, and keep an eye out for more Teen Town Halls in the future! #youthdevelopment #teenleadersclub Click here for the video.
An opportunity for teens to meet new people, while hanging out in a fun atmosphere at the YMCA. During meetings, club members will learn leadership skills, discuss real life issues, plan for upcoming volunteer events and join in social opportunities.
The mission of the Teen Leaders Club is to strengthen the community by instilling the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility in teens through hands-on, real-life leadership activities, leadership retreats, and volunteering.
One of the unique traits of Teen Leaders Club is that everything is run by the teens themselves. Even the meetings are run by the CAB (Club Advisory Board), consisting of a group of teens that are chosen by their peers to plan and organize meetings and monthly events.
Members will…
Teen Leaders Club is for anyone, grades 6+, looking to have fun, learn, and serve the community. New members are always welcome! You do not need to be a member of the YMCA to participate.
Skills Preferred:
The YMCA, and Teen Leaders Club, is open to all. Regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, military status, and socioeconomic level. A key component of Teen Leaders Club is educating and enabling teens to understand and be comfortable around others of diverse backgrounds, while also exploring their own identities.![]()
Today's teens will be making the majority of societal choices and make the most impact on culture in the next 15 years.
20% of teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood. Involvement with other peers in a positive environment, and building leadership skills, can boost self esteem and reduce depression/anxiety.
Interested teens can contact Rachael Baxter, Youth Development Director at rbaxter@unioncountyymca.org.
YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into daily programming.
Variety of age appropriate activities that promote opportunities for children to explore their environment safely and confidently.
Activities are led by assigned teachers, as well as, self directed by the child. Creativity is encouraged to help promote individual growth.
Group and individual play. Kid Connect has activities that promote decision making skills, teach responsible behavior, and develop the child’s self confidence.