YMCA Programs for Teens

YMCAs are for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. Half of YMCAs' members nationwide are under age 18. YMCAs give teens a safe place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care about them and an opportunity to get involved in programs that help them grow, such as:

Future Leaders Club

The Countryside YMCA is committed to helping young people build their futures. Our programs help teens learn how to express themselves come together for common cause and to be active and informed citizens. Leaders Club involves teens in community service projects. The YMCA provides leadership training, service to others and social development. Through YMCA youth programs, teenagers focus on leadership development, personal growth, service to others, and social development. The result is for youths to build character through the promotion of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Pre-Teen and Teen programs objectives are:
" To raise the academic standards of youth
" To expose students to diverse career options
" To provide positive role models for youth
" To recognize and promote excellence
" To help teen understand the importance of education and their own role in social necessary resources to achieve academic success

Program benefits:
" Youth are motivated to succeed in school and gain a positive sense of self
" Teaches youth to be respectable to their peer
" Gives youth a safe place to call their won
" Building relationships
" Youth learn the importance of being responsible and involved citizen

Young people have more fun and learn more when they can take the lead in planning and directing their own programs and the YMCA provides this opportunity. This club is designed for teens aged 7-13 and meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, with having the summer off. The cost is $5.00 per 5 week session. A club for older teens ages 13-18 will be formed once we have more teens interested. For more information about Teen Clubs call Jeni Moore at 932-1424 ext. 153 or Phyllis Crosley ext. 226 or e-mail at jenimoo@countrysideymca.org.

The YMCA programs for Teens and Pre-Teens include:
Teen nights - Exciting and fun activities with others.
Summer Teen Escapes Field Trips - Each trip will give teen's challenges, activities and ways to work with others.
Pre-Teen overnights - These events gives youths exciting activities and challenges the whole night long.
Battle of the Bands - This event will allow area teens to share a common talent and love for music with their peers.
Pre-Teen and Teen Centers are places for teens to unwind after school, hang out with friends, get help with their homework, play games, make new friends and more.
Pre-Teen Adventures - Fun trips or activities for youths.
Recreational/Social Activities - Fun events for youths and teens to get involved.

Teen Center Hours
M-F 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Pre-Teen Center Hours
M-T-TH-F: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
NOTE: Hours will be adjusted during the summer and school closing

Calendar of Events:

September 28 - Pre-Teen Overnight 8:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
October 5, 12, 19& 26 - Family Hayride 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Family Hayride & Music
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Cost is $4.00 per person or $10.00 per family
Pay at the Door
Please meet at the outdoor pool pavilion
Call Jeni Moore at 513.932.1424 x153 for more details
RAIN DATE is Saturday, October 27th
November 16 - Pre-Teen Overnight 8:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Watch for Flyers on Upcoming Events!

Anyone interested in more information on Teen and Pre-Teen events and programs, please call Jeni Moore 513-932-1424 x 153 or email jenimoo@countrysideymca.org or Phyllis Crosely 513-932-1424 x 226.

In memory of Brandi Cook & Katie Ayler.

10-2-07