Teen Rec Night & Teen Centers
Teen Rec Night and Teen Centers offer a safe, stable, positive environment for teens to gather.
For more information on Teen Rec Nights contact Zac Kohl
at (330) 434-9622 or visit the Teen Rec Night page
HERE.
For more information on the East Akron YMCA Teen Center contact Aireka Wright
at (330) 784-0408 or visit the Teen Center page
HERE.
Teens Helping Teens!
Every year the Y Teen Leaders club pull together to help strengthen our communities through a variety of ways.
2013 Prom Dress Collection
March 1 – 31, 2013
The Akron Area YMCA Teen Leaders Club is accepting clothing donations of formal dresses and accessories to help support area teens unable to attend formal dances due to the cost of a dress.
Dresses can be dropped off at any Akron Area YMCA branch.
Clothing donations collected will delivered to East Market Street Church of God located on 2084 East Market Street in Akron, Ohio.
On April 20th from 9am – 1pm, gowns and accessories will be displayed and given out for FREE on a first-come, first-served basis.
Canned Goods Doing Good
The Y Teen Leaders Club work with teens, volunteers and surrounding communities to collect and distribute non-perishable goods to help feed families in need.
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
55 Years of Excellence
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.
Haunted Black Swamp Service Weekend
Friday, November 2 - Sunday, November 4, 2012
Defiance Area YMCA
Defiance, Ohio
Click here to download the Black Swamp Service Weekend flyer for more details.
Bad to the Bone
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2013
Lake County YMCA
Painesville, Ohio
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.
2013 Ohio Rally
Friday, February 15 - Sunday, February 17, 2013
Camp Wilson
Bellefontaine, Ohio
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!
2013 Great Lakes Region YMCA Leaders Training School
July 14-20, 2013
Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio
For more information and registration, contact Abby Helsinger at ahelsinger@daytonymca.org
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
2012 Event Schedule
TBA 2013
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
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.
Click Here for Teen Leader's Club Brochure>>
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
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Teen Leaders TENATIVE Upcoming 2012-2013 Events
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| September |
Cedar Point Field Trip |
| October |
Canoeing @ Camp Y-Noah |
| November |
Black Swamp Field Trip |
| December |
Pasta Dinner |
| January |
Ice Skating @ Lock 3 |
| February |
Laser Tag |
| March |
Battle of the Bands |
| April |
70's and 80's Dance |
| May |
End of Session Banquet |
Fee: $10 Monthly (9 Month Program)
T-Shirts Included
Contact Melissa Roddy for more information at melissar@akronymca.org
