Facility Member = FM
Program Member = PM
Winter 2009-10

OLDER YOUTH PROGRAMS

 

There are many distractions that compete for the attention of our youth today. It’s important that the messages they hear are coming from positive sources. All young people, regardless of economic, geographic, ethnic, gender or religious background face choices that can positively or negatively influence their futures.

 

Every day, the YMCA sees teens that are excited about learning leadership skills and participating in projects. The YMCA wants teens and families to know there is a way for youth to reach new heights, and is committed to programs for older youth and teens that offer character development, citizenship, leadership and service programs in collaboration with local school districts and other community organizations.

 

YMCA Achievers

The central purpose of the program is to help older youth and teens develop a positive sense of self and to set high educational and career goals. The program strives to:

•Assist students and their parents in identifying and qualifying for financial resources to continue their post-secondary education.
•Raise the academic standards of youth.
•Expose students to diverse career options.
•Provide youth with role models whose success and knowledge will inspire them to reach their personal goals.
•Create channels for continuing community involvement by business and industry.
•Recognize and promote excellence in our youth.

Grades: 9-12

Session: Aug 21 to end of academic school year 2011

Registration: Ongoing

Location: Downtown YMCA

Member Fee: FREE

For more information about YMCA Achievers, please contact
Justin Flakes at 713.758.9273 or justinf@ymcahouston.org

YMCA G.I.R.L.S.

(Girls in Real Life Situations) This program is currently operated for girls in grades 5-8. Program provides structured fun, educational and self-exploration sessions led by strong, positive role models.

Grades: 5-8

Session: Aug 25 - May 2010

Registration: Ongoing

Location: Gregory Lincoln Education Center

Member Fee: FREE

For more information about G.I.R.L.S. please contact Megan Pierce at 713.758.9207 or megan.pierce@ymcahouston.org
 
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