YMCA of Northwest
Florida
teens
Teens
Personal Training
Massage Therapy
The YMCA of Northwest Florida has
signed on to the National YMCA Teen Action Agenda, which indicates our
association's goal to double the number of teens we currently serve and to
involve 1 in 5 teens by 2005. To meet that goal, we are developing and
providing high quality character-building and values-based programs for
teens in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Along with the nationally
recognized Search Institute, the YMCA recognizes that teens who are involved
in school clubs or community-based organizations such as the YMCA are less
likely to be involved in dangerous and risky behaviors. Our programs,
therefore, provide responsible positive adult role models, encourage
positive peer influence and give teens useful roles in the community through
service projects.
Blue Ridge
Values Conference
The annual Blue Ridge Values Conference takes place in July and offers teens in grades 9-12 an
opportunity to attend a life-changing Christian values conference in Black
Mountain, North Carolina. Local youth join more than 650 teens from all over
the southeastern United States to this conference, which invites teens to
develop an increased sense of self-worth, gain a deeper insight into their
own values and strengthen their Christian commitment. Teens also develop
leadership and communication skills and increase their self-confidence
through team-building exercises and zany events. Join other teens to make
friendships that will last a lifetime!
To learn more about this year's conference or to register, click here:
Pullum Teen
Fitness
Teen Fitness Orientation
This orientation provides youth ages 13-15 the chance to learn the
fundamental of strength and cardio training that are age-appropriate.
Participants also qualify to work out without parent supervision during
youth priority hours.
What: Five classes, each one hour
long
When: Every Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
beginning Oct. 11
Details: Must be Y member and have
parent waiver signed. 100% participation required and participants must pass
test at the end of program. Class requires between 4-8 participants.
Youth Cardiovascular Orientation
This orientation provides youth ages 10-12 the chance to learn the benefits
of cardio exercise. Participants also qualify to utilize cardio equipment
without parent supervision during regular hours.
What: Three classes, each one hour
long
When: Every Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
beginning Oct. 11
Details: Must be Y member and have
parent waiver signed. 100% participation required and participants must pass
test at the end of program. Class requires between 4-8 participants.
Teen Lock-ins
The Pullum Family Branch will host Teen Lock-ins (ages 10-14) at Holley-Navarre
Middle School during the school year. Attendees will enjoy indoor games and
sports, wacky games, character development, snacks, video games and movies,
and theme nights.
Cost: $7/members, $14/non-members
Hours: 8 pm-8 am on designated Fridays beginning in September
Youth in Government
Youth in Government is an exciting laboratory experience in the mechanics of
the state legislative and judicial process and the mechanics of the State of
Florida. The program's goal is to learn how the system works, how it can be
modified, how it can be used to achieve the goals of human dignity through
our democratic process. Through the program, youth travel to the state
capitol and assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, journalists, and
other participants in the democratic process in order to learn first-hand
the workings of state government.
YMCA Earth Corps
The Pullum Family Branch is holding after-school meetings at Holley-Navarre Middle
School for our local teen environmental club. The club participates in
service learning projects under the guidance of club volunteers, sponsors
and staff. Call us for details about the next meeting.
Teen Adventure Camp
Teen Adventure Camp is a
summer-long program geared to young teens. This exciting experience includes
field trips, community service projects and weekly fitness classes, along
with traditional camp activities designed to build self-esteem and promote
group cooperation and relationships. See our
Camps page for more details.
For more information on these teen programs, contact Pullum Branch Director Bob
Grant at
bgrant@ymca-nwflorida.org.