Teens

The Effingham Street Family YMCA recognizes the importance of creating a positive, safe environment for teens in the community. Each teen program or activity is focused on developing the spirit, mind and body; stimulating creativity; offering challenges; building developmental assets; and of course, fun! Teen opportunities include:

  • TeenQuest: Part of the FitQuest program, TeenQuest is designed specifically with teen fitness needs in mind. Our trained FitQuest Coaches will teach, guide, motivate you and give you the personal attention needed to successfully reach your fitness goals. Sign up for FitQuest at the Member Services desk.
  • Interactive Zone
  • Counselor-in-Training program:
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Counselor-In-Leadership-Training (C.I.L.T.)
Days: Weekdays
Time: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
  Counselor-in-Leadership-Training is a full-day program designed to teach young adults leadership skills and fundamentals of working with children.

Candidates will submit an application prior to enrollment to the Camp Director. Once selected, teens will spend part of the day in the classroom learning skills such as first aid and child development and part of the day with their mentoring counselor as a counselor-in-training.

Requirements: . A camp registration form is required that includes shot and physical forms and birth certificate. Must be 13-15 years of age.

Registration fee: $50
$50/week Members
$65/week Potential Members
Registration Required. Members: 2/1/08-7/30/08. Non-Members: 2/1/08-7/30/08. Register Online.
Interactive Zone
Days: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Enjoy an exhilarating, full-body workout while playing video games! Cateye gamebikes, Kilowatt stations, Cybex Trazers and the SportWall offer something for everyone from simulated interaction training for athletes, to keeping youth and teens active and excited about fitness, to mental and physical coordination exercises for older adults and rehabilitation patients.
Open Gym
Days: Weekdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 
Open Gym
Days: Sat
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
 
Open Gym
Days: Sun
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
 

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