This annual retreat enables teens to set and meet personal goals, build self-esteem, and create community.
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. Complete our interest form to learn more about Teen Leadership Development Programs.
Registration for programs opens August 15th.
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
Youth and Government
Become familiar with our state government in a fun and exciting way by drafting your own laws and running your own model youth legislature.
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.