Two ways to thrive each month. One place to belong. Not a member? The Y’s Teen Pass is your ticket to making friends, giving back and having fun for just $10/month.

Leaders Club is a fun, active social and service club for ages 12–18 that focuses on preparing youth for life after high school. Guided by a staff advisor, teens learn and practice leadership, determining rules of engagement for their club and participating in volunteer service projects. Teens also stay active together and participate in fun adventure activities. Teens make friends and develop self-confidence, independence and cooperation.

Looking for support to reach your goals and build a bright future? Y Achievers helps teens gain the skills, confidence, and connections to succeed, whether that’s in school, college, a career, or your community. You’ll work with mentors, learn important skills like goal-setting, time management, and communication, explore different career paths, visit colleges, and gain real-world experiences that give you a head start in life.

Got a big idea? Turn it into reality with Teen Founders. You’ll learn how to create, build, and pitch your own business while teaming up with other teens and mentors who’ve been there. From brainstorming ideas to running projects and showing them off at pitch competitions, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and experience to chase your goals, whether that’s starting a business, leading in your community, or just figuring out what’s next.

Enjoy unlimited summer access to 21 YMCA of South Hampton Roads locations for teens aged 13-17. Learn how to make the most of a fun and safe summer at the Y and sign up for the Sponsor A Teen membership.

The overnight Leadership Development Program at YMCA Camp Silver Beach provides campers with a an in-depth and meaningful camp experience that focuses on leadership qualities. This three-week program is open to rising 11th graders who are 16 years old by the start of the program.