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The YMCA of Greater Rochester is proud to offer programming for all of our members. This includes our teens! Check out some of what your teen can do at the YMCA.

Teen Leaders

Leaders Clubs connect young people ages 12-18 years with adult advisors to develop their leadership potential while fostering a culture of service, belonging, growth mindset, and self-advocacy. With the help of role models and mentors, these teens develop the skills they need to lead positive change in their communities.

The Teen Leaders program consists of weekly meetings at various locations, regular service learning opportunities, and overnight trips to allow teen leaders to connect with their peers from the greater Northeast Region of the United States. All meetings take place during the school year.

Locations, Times and Registration:

Bay View Family YMCA
1209 Bay Road, Webster, NY 14580
6:30-8 pm, Thursdays
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Schottland Family YMCA
2300 West Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
6:30-8 pm, Thursdays
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Eastside Family YMCA
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY 14526
6:30-8 pm, Thursdays
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Northwest Family YMCA
730 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14612
6:30-8 pm, Wednesdays
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Sands Family YMCA
351 North Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
6:30-8 pm, Tuesdays
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Maplewood Family YMCA
25 Driving Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613
6-7:30 pm, Tuesdays
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Junior Leaders at the Sands Family YMCA
Junior Leaders Club provides opportunities for those 9-11 
to develop their leadership potential while fostering a 
culture of service, social development, growth mindset, 
and self-advocacy.
4-5 pm, Fridays
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Teen Center

The Maplewood Family YMCA is proud to offer a Teen Center. Available 2-7 pm, Monday through Friday, teens will be able to take part in a variety of activities, as well as receive meals. The Teen Center at the Maplewood Family YMCA is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0206 awarded to Monroe County, New York by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

We are also proud to offer free teen programming as well as meals at The Lewis Street YMCA Neighborhood Center. 

LEARN ABOUT FREE TEEN PROGRAMS

 

Youth and Government

The YMCA Youth and Government Program gives teens in grades 9-12 an opportunity for a hands-on experiential learning experience where they engage directly with government procedure in legislation, justice, journalism, and advocacy. Students are offered the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around the State. Join the Youth and Government community to find your potential as a future leader. Check back for registration opportunities.

Locations and Times:

Bay View Family YMCA
1209 Bay Rd Webster, NY 14580
Kick-Off Meeting: Saturday, October 19, 9:30-10:30 am
Program Price: $75 for Members, $150 for Non-Members
9:30 am-12 pm, Select Saturdays November-March

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