Teens
CALLING ALL TEENS
TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Are you between 13 – 19 years old? Do you want community service hours? Do you want to pump up your resume?
If so, join your Teen Advisory Committee! The YMCA’s teen advisory committee seeks to involve the youth of the communities we serve in determining what sorts of programs and services they would want in their YMCA. Whether you want dance, work out, or poetry classes…get your voice heard and be a part of this group.
Earn community service hours, make a difference in your community, gain relevant work experience and practical skills, and connect with peers… AND HAVE FUN! Join today!
Interested volunteers please complete an interest form and contact Crystal at cjohnson@CleveCoYMCA.org or (704) 477-6181.
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YMCA Black Achievers
This program is for teens in middle and high school to prepare, pursue, and achieve post-secondary education and career goals. YMCA Black Achievers program features college tours, leadership and financial workshops, field trips, social events and more.
Complete the registration form and submit to Crystal Johnson to participate in the program.
Now recruiting volunteers (mentors, chaperones, advisors, and chaperones). Complete interest form and submit to Crystal Johnson to get involved.
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Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run® is an after school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activities such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, participant s learn how to celebrate being girls. The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 12-week program, girls are empowered wit h a greater self-awareness, a sense of achievement and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented and self-confident young women.
Each session is led by trained female coaches that guide and mentor girls through a fun and uplifting curriculum. Coaches teach specific life lessons such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer-pressure, making healthy decisions, and contributing to the community. Along the way, the girls train together to walk or run in a 5K (3.1 mile) event (also together).
More more information, please contact Lori Paterno (704-669-3637).
2011 Scholarship Recipients
On Friday, May 27th , 9 seniors from the Black Achiever program received scholarship awards. Over $5000 was distributed to these deserving students. We wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavors. Congratulations to the following students:
Sade Archie (Shelby High)
Mya London (Shelby High)
Kyler Williams (Shelby High)
Zorya Barrow (Crest High)
Luiji Massanaga (Kings Mountain High)
Ronisha Blackney (Crest High)
Daria Fowler (Shelby High)
Wesley Brown (Burns High)
Erica Shade (Shelby High)
Black Achievers
The YMCA Black Achievers program is a national college readiness program designed to help African-American and other teens of color set and pursue high educational and career goals. Through academic support, career exploration and mentoring, YMCA Black Achievers programs help youth raise their academic standards, develop a positive sense of self, build character, explore diverse college and career options, and meet and interact with professionals of color who serve as role models to inspire them to greater heights.
Download our Black Achievers info sheet to learn more.