Teen Leadership Programs
YMCA Teen programs: TEEN LED, TEEN DRIVEN
Junior & Teen Achievers Program (Lawence YMCA):
The Junior and Teen Achievers is a youth development program for teens, age 11 to 18, which focuses on career development, academic achievement, leadership development, and social development. The program strives to help youth improve academic skills, to achieve higher levels of school performance, to improve overall self-esteem and, ultimately, and to prepare for college and future careers. This program focuses on tutoring, promoting college awareness among parents and children, guest speakers, SAT preparation workshops, computer training, assistance with college research, and college tours.
YMCA Youth & Government:
Local YMCA students have the opportunity to attend a Legislative weekend at the State House in Boston and meet other youth from around Massachusetts while they their legislative agenda and bills.
YMCA Youth & Government uses the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to teach teens in grades 9-12 how they can participate in the democratic process. Participants have opportunities to develop skills, make friends and learn how they can make a difference in their community and state.
The motto of YMCA Youth & Government is ‘Democracy must be learned by each generation’ and we work toward that goal by teaching that every person can make a difference and that understanding and participating in government is for everyone.
Camp Counselor-in-Training (Camp Otter and Camps Lawrence and Nokomis):
At our day camp and resident camps dozens of teens work with us as counselors-in-training, developing the skills needed to work with today’s youth.
Leaders-in-Training (Andover/North Andover YMCA):
During the summer, these two week sessions are designed for the teen who has hopes of becoming a future staff member. the program focuses on building skills needed to work with youth and other staff members. The LIT will receive training in CPR and First Aid, and will participate in different team building activities throughout the program. Youth must apply for the position in the program, undergo a formal interview, and gather at least three community references.
YMCA Leaders' Club (Andover/North Andover YMCA):
The goal of Leaders Club is to promote and enhance the personal growth and social skills of young people in order to develop leaders who will be a positive force in the community. Starting each September, members meet twice a month and work closely with peers and advisors on skill and character building activities, as well as plan and organize club projects.
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