South Valley Family YMCA - Programs: Teen Programs

YMCA teen programs help teens grow
in a positive environment.

Teen Programs

The YMCA cares about teens. The YMCA cultivates teen leaders. The YMCA creates opportunities for teens to contribute to their communities.

Y teen programs partner with families, schools, businesses, and the entire community to help provide brighter futures for young people. Our YMCA gives teens a safe place to call their own and a chance to connect with positive role models and adults who care about them. Teen programs include youth development activities, leadership groups, community service projects, exposure to diverse career options, after-school activities, tutoring and mentoring, sports, camping, strength-training, and fun, recreational events.

Our teen programs include:

Teen Center

Check out Teen Center! We have a pool table, XBox360, PlayStation 2, foosball, air hockey, computers with internet access, big screen TVs, and a basketball court. Located at the South Valley Family YMCA, our Teen Center is for middle and high school age teens. All Teen Center programs and trips require a Youth Facility Membership.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 3-8 pm
Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 1-7 pm

For more information, please contact the Teen Program Director at (408) 715-6540.

Teen Forum

We want your ideas! Provide input and ideas on upcoming and past teen activities and events. Help us make the teen center a fun and safe environment. Parents and Teens welcome. Snacks will be provided.

Youth and Government

Youth and Government is a state-wide government simulation program that brings together over 2,000 high school students grade 10-12. Students will attend weekly delegation meetings at the YMCA. Conference and weekend retreats teach teens different roles in government and provide leadership opportunities.

Call Tim Davidson for more details 226-9622, ext. 25.

Model United Nations (Grades 9-12)

Model United Nations is a program for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Teens select a country’s opinions on current issues facing the world today. Teens learn valuable leadership and public speaking skills that they use when coming up with solutions facing these issues.

Y-Achievers (Grades 9-12)

Y-Achievers includes career awareness sessions, academic support, and recognition events at local high schools. Career awareness sessions give youth in-depth exposure to multiple career fields through out the year. Academic support includes activities that help students understand the importance of personal responsibility.

6th Annual Golf Classic
Benefitting South Valley YMCA Teen Programs
Monday, October 15, 2007

Make an impact in a teen’s life by teeing off in our fourth annual benefit event! One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will benefit teens in the South San Jose Community. YMCA programs teach teens values such as caring, honesty, responsibility and respect. Through a variety of experiences teens gain valuable life skills and developmental assets that are the building blocks of successful youth development. The South Valley Family YMCA can make an immediate impact on a teen’s life, but we can’t do it without you!

Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
23608 McKean Rd., San Jose, CA 95141

Call Rick Valdez, Executive Director,
at (408) 226-9622, ext. 20
for more information.

For details, contact our Teen Program Director at (408) 715-6540.