Teens: Our Future!

As goes the history of the Y, so goes our belief in the development of teens in our community.  We want our teens to make a positive impact on their world through volunteerism and service and we want them to have fun while doing it.  We also want to make sure that they keep a healthy lifestyle through our programs.  

Wellness Spaces

Our teens are encouraged to use our wellness facilities at 16 years old and can use our facilities with their parent supervision at 14 years of age.  Teens ages 12 and up can utilize the Y without a guardian as members or with the purchase of a day pass.

Y Babysitting Certification

This class is designed for students ages 11 and older. In this class you will learn the skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children including how to: respond to emergencies, make good decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with adults and children, recognize safety and hygiene issues, manage young children, feed, diaper, and care for infants, basic first-aid, how to manage sudden illness, and business skills.  Refer to the most recent program guide for current dates and information.

Youth in Government

Be part of the next generation of thoughtful committed and active citizens.  Participants learn principals of a democratic society by engaging with their peers.  Open to all students in 7^th – 12^th grade.  Program culminates with a weekend trip to the state capitol. 

Program runs October through March.  Click the links below for information on Youth in Government in Wisconsin.

Youth in Government Brochure

You can also see more information about Youth in Government at our Y by checking the most current PROGRAM GUIDE for more information.

Teen Zone

Our Teen Zone is located on the 2nd floor of the YMCA.  Equipment for ping pong and billiards can be checked out at Membership Services.

Teen Gym Time

Teens!  Come enjoy time reserved just for you in our Prevea Gym from 3:15-5:15 Monday through Friday.  The south half of the gym will be curtained off so you have a place to do your own thing.

OPEN VOLLEYBALL (AGES 12 AND UP)

Volleyball nets will be set up for open volleyball play on Saturdays from 6am to 12pm.  No registration required.  Note:  No Open Volleyball on Saturday, January 15.

RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING PROGRAM (15yrs AND UP)

Whether you are looking for a great summer job or a career as a professional lifeguard, the Red Cross Lifeguard certification and training program is the place to begin!  The class provides the necessary entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.  The course fee includes certification in Lifeguard training, First Aide, Professional level CPR, and AED.

*Fee will be reimbursed at 75% if the YMCA hires participant.  Participant must be in good employment standards and works a minimum of 5 hours per pay period for 6 months after hire date for reimbursement and Must begin within 1 month after class ends.

January 15 – March 26th

Saturdays  8:30am – 11:30am

Fee: $190 member

$220 nonmember

Summer Teen Energyze Program

Watch for more information on the 2022 program in April!

Financial Assistance Application