The YMCA provides programs for teens that help shape values and encourage life-long community service. Valuable leadership skills are taught through programs that promote responsibility.
LEADERS CLUB
The YMCA Leaders Club provides teens in 7th Grade through 12th Grade with knowledge, training, communication skills, and valuable team-building experiences through volunteering in YMCA programs. The Leaders Club program will train teens to better serve their community and YMCA as they encourage each other to make a positive impact for present and future generations.
The Leaders will have an opportunity to be trained to teach children and develop skills in areas such as aquatics, youth sports, childcare, fitness development, after-school programs and membership.
The Leaders Club meets once a week beginning in September on Tuesday night's from 6:30-8:00pm at the Goochland Family YMCA. For a complete description of the Leaders Club benefits, click read about leader's club . Also available is the leader's club resource manual 2009-2010 . To learn about the Blue Ridge Leaders School, visit www.ymcabrls.org. Please contact Brian Snivley, Teen Programs Coordinator at snivleyb at ymcarichmond dot org or call 804-556-9887.
GOOCHLAND MIDDLE ACTIVITY CHALLENGE
Click on GMAC program information to register and learn more.
BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION CLASSES
The Goochland Family YMCA is now offering babysitting classes. Boys and girls ages 11-15 may register for this course. Participants will learn about childhood development, good nutrition, feeding, proper hygiene, bedtime tasks, first aid, and emergency procedures. An American Red Cross certification card will be given upon completion of the course. Click here for more information.
THE LEWIS & CLARK CORPS OF DISCOVERY TEEN PROGRAM
Registration Form-Corps of Discovery Teen Program
The Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery is a yearlong program consisting of four sessions designed for teens ages 13–18. Corp members can participate for one year, but are encouraged to follow the program through their teen years to maximize this life changing experience. In this course, campers will learn first aid, CPR, and AED training, team building, wilderness survival skills, backpacking, and kayaking along with important life lessons based upon our country’s historical leadership, spiritual growth, and goal setting.
From backpacks to tents to kayaks and everything in between, our campers are provided with the quality supplies, counseling, and instruction needed to make this program a life changing experience. Imagine a day of paddling culminating in a great night around the campfire with your fellow Corps members, laughing and learning together.
Session 1: First Aid & CPR Training • Friday, October 8 – Saturday, October 9 • Westview on the James
Session 2: Outdoor Education Training • Friday, November 12–Sunday, November 14 • Westview on the James
Session 3: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
Pool Training Session • Monday, February 21st • Goochland Family YMCA
Session 4: Camping/Backpacking Trip • Friday, March 18–Sunday, March 20 • Westview on the James
Session 5: Kayaking Weekend • Friday, May 20th–Sunday, May 22nd
Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery Applications and character references must be completed and submitted to Brian Snivley at the Goochland Family YMCA. Applications will be reviewed and a confirmation letter will be sent to those who will be accepted into the program.