Teens

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 service learning 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. To meet these needs, the West Orem YMCA offers leadership programs YMCA Teen Clubs.

Summer Teen Camp

Focuses on activities geared toward older youth. Teen Camp gives a teenager a fun and safe social environment with lots of interaction, group work, service projects, and indoor/outdoor activities at West Orem Family YMCA.

Ages: 12-16 yrs

Weekly Sessions: June 2-Aug 22

*No camp on July 4

Registration: Begins April 12

Days: Monday-Friday

Time: 7:00am-9:00am (drop off)  9:00am-4:00 pm (day camp)   4:00pm-6:00pm (pick up)

Parents Meeting: May 24, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Facility Member: $100/week; per child

Program Member: $130/week; per child

+ additional $20 yearly program member fee)

Registration Fee: $25 / child; $40 / family

Cost of camp includes all field trips and one T-shirt. Additional T-shirts may be purchased for $10 at the YMCA. Limited financial aid is available and based on household income.

Freedom Tour

Students may attend a weeklong Civil Rights Tour in which they travel to numerous locations of significance to the Civil Rights movement (Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; and more). Visit historical universities, keep a journal and participate in service projects.

Sessions: Summer 2008 participants must obtain scholarship

For more information: please contact Sheldon Stovall at 713-353-5239.

Older Youth Strength Training

YMCA supervised workouts. Includes health assessment, orientation, motivation, incentives, and seminars on proper strength training/cardio techniques. Youth ages 12-16 are required to complete the Older Youth Strength Training prior to using the Wellness Center.

Session: Ongoing

Day/Time: TBA

Location: YMCA Wellness Center

Facility Member: No fee

Late Night Madness

These Teen Nights are a safe and fun late night event at the West Orem YMCA just for teens. Lots of organized activities will be offered throughout the night, like sport tournaments, moonwalk, video game tournaments, dance and talent competitions, and much more. Get your tickets early - limited spaces available.

Ages: 12-15 yrs

Dates: Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 15

Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm

Facility Member: $5

Program Member: $7