Leadership is not a Position. It's an Attitude
Attend a life changing conference, find your voice through civic engagement, discover more about yourself and others with weekly connections, participate in a cultural service-learning adventure or become that positive role model for a young person. There is something for everyone in grades 8-12.
Through our Youth Leadership Development Club, Pacific Region Conference, Youth and Government, the Summer of Service program, or as a Kids Night Out Teen Leader, you'll make a tangible impact and become a positive leader in your community.
Take the first step toward your leadership journey with the Y today by completing our interest form.
Teen Leadership Programs
Choose Your Program and Thrive At The Y
The Y invites teens in grades 8-12 to select from one of our varied programs that address the spectrum of social and emotional development needs. Each features a stratum of leadership, self-worth and self-discovery approaches that meets teens where they are.
Pacific Region Conference
This annual retreat enables teens to set and meet personal goals, build self-esteem, and create community.
Youth and Government
Learn and practice leadership skills, meet state and local officials and become familiar with state government in a fun and exciting way!
Youth Leadership Development Club
Providing teens the resources to develop their leadership skills in an open and fun environment that inspires learning, discovery, and personal growth.
Summer of Service
Come join other young teen leaders from our YMCA and participate in this once in a lifetime, unique, and impactful cultural experience.
Kids Night Out Teen Leader
KNO Teen Leaders bring each KNO alive as they participate as group leaders, unit leaders or support staff.
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities.
By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow, and thrive.