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.

 

Looking for some development opportunities? Find Counselor-in-Training locations at a Y Near You:

Ready. Set. Summer! at the following Illinois YMCAs

Clinton County YMCA - Breese
Collinsville Maryville Troy YMCA - Maryville
East Belleville YMCA - Belleville
Marion County YMCA - Salem
Monroe County YMCA - HTC Center - Columbia
O'Fallon Illinois YMCA - O'Fallon
Tri-City YMCA - Granite City

Ready. Set. Summer! at the following St. Louis City YMCAs

Bayer YMCA - North St. Louis
Carondelet Park Rec Complex - South St. Louis
South City Family YMCA - South St. Louis
Teen Camp hosted at the Bayer YMCA

Ready. Set. Summer! at the following Missouri YMCAs

Chesterfield Family YMCA - Chesterfield
Emerson Family YMCA - North St. Louis County
Edward Jones Family YMCA - Maryland Heights
Four Rivers - Washington
Jefferson County Family YMCA - Festus
Kirkwood Family YMCA - Kirkwood
Mid-County Family YMCA - Brentwood
O'Fallon Missouri - O'Fallon
South County Family YMCA - South St. Louis County
St. Charles County Family YMCA - St. Peters
Wildwood Family YMCA - Wildwood

 


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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!

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