TEEN PROGRAMS AT THE Y

The Y is committed to ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to become a healthy, contributing member of society. We offer activities and programs for teens that provide them with academic assistance, employment opportunities, and other life skills, all while having fun. Teens feel welcome and have proven success at the Y.

 

 


WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

kids playing video games at the Mobile Y

The NEW Mobile Y

The Mobile Y provides a unique opportunity for youth and communities who can't easily access our physical locations to still engage with all the YMCA has to offer. The Mobile Y will bring various FREE resources to teens and youth 18 and younger in St. Louis City.
missouri youth and government

Youth and Government (YAG)

Youth and Government (YAG) provides students the opportunity to experience the democratic process and develop the leadership skills needed to become citizens of a participatory society. Missouri YAG is for grades 7-12 each year. Illinois YAG is for grades 9-12 each year.
A Caucasian teenager points at the screen in the YMCA's Esports room during a game. He is also captured talking to his Caucasian male peer.

Esports

Get the game started with our competitive esports leagues with beginner, intermediate, and advances levels with games such a Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and Fortnite.
Y Achievers helps teens learn about college readiness, career exploration, and life preparation to set and achieve high educational and professional standards

Y Achievers

The Gateway Region YMCA Achievers is a bi-state college readiness, career exploration, and life preparation program which provides students of color with the essential tools to pursue higher education, define life goals and identify different career opportunities.

Are you a teen interested in working at the Y?

Lifeguards, camp counselors, child care, and more, there are current openings for all different interest and skill levels among teens!