Teen Leaders Club

What is the Teen Leaders Club?

YMCA Teen Leaders Club is a program that brings teens together to develop group leadership skills, as well as allowing individuals to grow by building a healthy spirit, mind and body. Teens will meet on a monthly basis, in addition to other activities and/or volunteer opportunities.

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.

Teen Leaders Club is an opportunity for teens to learn about leadership, get involved with the community and have fun with peers. Essentially, the club is what the group makes of it. Under the supervision of YMCA staff and volunteers, teens can make Leaders Club exactly what they want it to be!

Purpose

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The purpose of the school is to bring Leaders Club members together for training that will help them to develop new skills and grow as individuals.Through courses and group discussions led by YMCA Professionals and volunteers, participants will be given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others while gaining new friendships and being a part of new experiences.

What Does the Teen Leaders Club Do?

Monthly Meetings

An opportunity for teens to meet new people, while hanging out in a fun atmosphere at the YMCA, these meetings are run by the CAB, which consists of a Club President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These positions are filled by teens who are elected by their peers. During meetings, club members decide which events to participate in that month, such as volunteer and social opportunities.

Rallies

These are some of the best opportunities for teens to develop new skills, try new things and meet teens from all over Ohio. Rallies are weekend long service projects, sponsored by different YMCA Leaders Clubs. Teens get together with area clubs and participate in projects that give back to the community. Rallies also include a social component, with events like sports tournaments, dances or concerts.
    2010 Ohio Rally
    Friday, March 26 - Sunday, March 28, 2010
    Camp Y-Noah

    For more information and registration, contact your Teen Leaders Club branch Director from the chart below.

Training

Teens will learn new skills and further their knowledge about the topics that affect their lives, including relationships, peer pressure and school. Like every aspect of Teen Leaders Club, the teens, themselves, determine what they are going to learn about, based on what they WANT to learn about!
    2010 Great Lakes Region YMCA Leaders Training School
    July 18-24, 2010
    Mount Union College
    Alliance, Ohio

    For more information and registration, contact your Teen Leaders Club branch Director from the chart below.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a large part of Teen Leaders Club. In an effort to build a strong mind, body and spirit, teens work in the community to make a difference in themselves and the world they live in.
    Special Olympics Teen Leader Volunteers
    2010 Event Schedule
    June 25 - 27, 2010
    Columbus, OH

    Every year a group of our Teen Leaders travel to Columbus, OH to participate as volunteers to cheer, serve and support the many special olympians during the Special Olympics event. The Special Olympics is appreciative of the support the teens provide each year.

Who Should Join?

Teen Leaders Club is for anyone, ages 13 - 18, looking to have fun, learn and serve the community.

Branch YMCA Teen Leaders Club Contacts
Canal Square YMCA canalsquareteens@akronymca.org
Camp Y-Noah cynteens@akronymca.org
Green Family YMCA greenteens@akronymca.org
East Akron YMCA eastteens@akronymca.org
Firestone Park YMCA firestoneparkteens@akronymca.org
Voris Community Learning Center voristeens@akronymca.org
Lake Anna YMCA lakeannateens@akronymca.org
Medina County YMCA medinateens@akronymca.org
Nordonia Hills YMCA nordoniahillsteens@akronymca.org
Riverfront YMCA riverfrontteens@akronymca.org

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Firestone-Voris Teen Leaders Club

Structure:
  • Club combines fun, friendship, volunteering and community service
  • Monthly Club Meeting (1st Fridays @ Voris CLC)
  • Monthly fundraising and community service projects
  • Branches working together
    • Each branch will have their own club
    • Branch teams will come together every month for association wide events

Teen Leaders TENATIVE Upcoming 2010-2011 Events
September Canoeing @ Camp Y Noah
October Co-ed Teen Lock in @ Canal Square YMCA
November Laser Tag
December Ice Skating @ Lock 3
January Movie Night
February TBA
March March Madness
April Cookout @ East YMCA
May Outing at Clay’s Park


Fee: $10 Monthly (9 Month Program)
T-Shirts Included

Contact Jacquelin Minor for more information at jacquelynm@akronymca.org

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.