Many distractions compete for the attention of our youth today. It’s important that the messages they hear come 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 who are excited about learning leadership skills and participating in projects. The YMCA wants teens and families to know the 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.

Breakfast Club Before-School Program

The Breakfast Club is a before-school program for middle school students. Participants must be a Facility Member and/or registered in the Club Mid After-School Program to attend. Students are required to follow proper check-in procedures each day they attend by showing their membership card or verifying Club Mid enrollment at the Welcome Center as well as receiving a wristband.
Sessions: Monthly through May 2009
Registration: Ongoing beginning August 1
Day/Time: All student school days from 7:00am to 8:30am
Location: Weekley Family YMCA
Facility Member: Free
Non-Member: $35/session (fee includes Club Mid After-School Program)

Club Mid After-School Program

Club Mid is an after-school program for all middle school students in the area. Participants choose from a variety of classes each month such as cooking, arts and crafts, sports, Youth and Government, Funday Fridays, etc. The program is run in collaboration with Pershing Middle School, where the program is held.
Sessions: Monthly through May 2009
Registration: Ongoing beginning August 1
Day/Time: All student school days from dismissal until 6:00pm
Location: Pershing Middle School
Facility Member: Free
Non-Member: $35/month (fee includes before-school Breakfast Club Program)
+ $30 annual Program Member fee

Achievers

Want to make an impact in Houston? Want to make a difference in the world? YMCA Teen Achievers Club makes an impact and lets you do it at your home YMCA and throughout the Houston area. This program offers 9th-12th graders a chance to get involved in the Y and the community. You’ll do service projects that range from clothing and food drives to visiting area hospitals to helping at the Weekley Family YMCA/Upper Kirby Extension events. All the while, we’ll add some fun events and trips throughout the year.
Ages: Grades 9-12
Registration: Ongoing
Day/Time: Please check with Teen Coordinator for a list of upcoming events and meetings
Location: Weekley Family YMCA
Fees: No fee to join but there may be fees associated with field trips and special events.

Coach Champion’s Winner’s Circle

(A Family & Teen Leadership Development Program) Parents, if you, your child and your family want to be in the “Winner’s Circle,” this may be the training you have been searching for. This unique family /teen development program offers parents and students an opportunity to explore and develop firsthand the dynamics of individual leadership and teamwork within the context of the family unit.
The 8-week series will focus on introducing time-honored West Point Leadership and Success Principles, combined with Judeo-Christian values, and simple yet effective strategies that will ensure that each parent, student and family will experience greater long-term success in life. Parents, let’s not wait until our children are grown-ups. Sign up now and help your child learn “what it really takes to win.”
Ages: Families and Students
Grades: 6-12
Registration: Ongoing
Day/Time/Fees: Please check with Teen Coordinator for a list of upcoming training sessions and seminars as well as fees.
Location: Weekley Family YMCA
About the Coach: Wendell Champion is a West Point graduate and licensed attorney. Professional experiences include the West Point Admissions Department, Corporate Manager of a Fortune 50 Company, Civil and Business Law Attorney, and currently Sales and Marketing. Personally, Coach Champion and his wife, Cynthia have been married 18 years and enjoy raising their two children.

Babysitting Training

This training teaches the basics on safe and responsible babysitting, interviewing and resume writing, and safety care. Participants should bring their own sack lunch and toy infant doll.
Ages: 11-15
Sessions: April 11, May 9, June 20,
July 18, August 15
Registration: Ongoing until class is full
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: Upper Kirby YMCA Extension, 3015 Richmond Ave.
Facility Member:
Regular fee: $55 Late fee: $65
Program Member:
Regular fee: $70 Late fee: $80
+ $30 annual Program Member fee
Late fee for registrations on day of program.
*Includes Red Cross workbook and DVD.