Develops Leadership Skills
Increases Self-Confidence
Supportive Environment
Achieve Personal & Educational Goals
Creates Change
Leaders Club is offered at a majority of branches and continues to expand. Visit the welcome center at your local branch to see if there is an active club in your area.
Our current club locations include:
Leaders Clubs typically meet once a week for an hour. During these meetings, they plan out service projects, discuss upcoming events and trips, and vote on which types of development opportunities they would either like to attend or bring into their future meetings. Leaders elect officers on an annual basis who serve as club president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. These officers have additional responsibilities and assist their advisor to support their peers and ensure the success of the club.
What ages are eligible for Leaders Club?
Teens ages 13-18 who are enrolled in school, 19-year-olds still in high school are also accepted.
Is there a cost associated with Leaders Club?
Members of Leaders Club pay dues, these go into their treasury account and help to offset fees for trips, purchase supplies for fundraisers, and use for day trips and other fun activities. These dues vary in cost but are nominal. See the Welcome Center at your local branch for more detailed information.
The YMCA and the Teen Leaders Club are proud to partner with the following Community Organizations and figures:
Innovative Concept Academy
St. Louis Public Library
University of Missouri St. Louis School of Social Work
Urban Strategies
Design for Change
If your organization would like to partner to help teens in our community become future leaders please complete the Letter of Program Interest and email to Caitlyn Dorion at caitlyn.dorion@gwrymca.org.
