TEEN PROGRAMS

Summer 2027 program information will be available in winter 2026

FLY Camp is an immersive 2-week service-learning experience designed for teens ages 15-17. This unique program empowers participants to lead impactful service projects at a YMCA branch and extend their efforts into the community by volunteering with local organizations.

Week One: Dive into the heartbeat of Greensboro as teens meet local nonprofit leaders, tour downtown businesses, and complete impactful service projects like food drives while connecting with elected officials. They'll explore the world of esports through gaming tournaments, choose from engaging workshops in college prep, mental health, or community gardening, and even take swim lessons or help design and paint our community mural.

Week Two: Level up this summer with 10 exciting off-site adventures, including five college tours and five hands-on service learning trips to unique destinations like the Haw River, Peacehaven Farm, and Forge Greensboro: Community Makerspace. Teens will also create their own podcast in our media studio, gain real world insight by job shadowing YMCA professionals, and build leadership skills by assisting with youth sports camps.

Location: Kathleen Price Bryan Family YMCA

Ages: 15-17 years old

2026 Cost: YMCA Members: $360 | Community Guests: $460

Scholarships Available! 

This isn’t just summer camp, it’s a launchpad for your teen’s future. Spots typically fill fast! Don’t miss this opportunity to help your teen grow into a confident, capable leader. For more information contact Eric Graves, Association Teen Director at [email protected].

Learn more about the Future Leaders of the YMCA Program.

The YMCA Corporate Leadership Teen Internship program, hosted at the Bryan YMCA, is a transformative opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development in the dynamic world of the YMCA.

This immersive program is designed to cultivate leadership skills, instill a sense of responsibility, and ignite a passion for community engagement. Through guided activities and real-world projects, participants will gain valuable insights into leadership and nonprofit operations while building skills that will benefit them in any career path.

Leadership Beyond Teen Outreach is a dynamic and empowering initiative designed to foster leadership skills, personal development, and community engagement among middle and high school students in the Greensboro area. Offered by the YMCA of Greensboro, this program is an excellent opportunity for schools—both public and charter—to bring leadership training directly to their campuses.

Y Leaders is a service-learning club hosted at the Ragsdale and Spears YMCAs for teens aged 11-17. This program is designed to help young people develop leadership skills, make a positive impact in their community, and connect with their peers in a supportive environment.

As part of Y Leaders, you’ll meet weekly with other teens to volunteer, hang out, and work on making our community better. You’ll get to create your own service projects, have real conversations with community leaders, and enjoy plenty of fun and good times together.

You’ll also serve as mentors to younger kids in the YMCA after-school programs, help with sports practices, join fundraising efforts, and build connections with other teens who care about giving back.

Along the way, you’ll build strong leadership skills, improve at goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making — all while making a positive impact in your community.

It’s a great way to connect with friends and do meaningful work at the same time. Learn more about the Y Leaders program.

Youth and Government is a national YMCA program designed for high school students in grades 10-12, providing a “hands-on” leadership experience in state government. This project-based program is perfect for future lawyers, leaders, and anyone passionate about making a difference in their community. Participants will gain invaluable experience in public speaking, debate, and law, empowering them with the skills to effect meaningful change. Learn more about the Youth and Government program.

The YMCA Camp Weaver Counselor in Training (CIT) program is available as a three-week overnight session for campers entering 11th grade. We believe that these youths are the future of Camp Weaver. They are encouraged to work together to learn the skills needed to become positive role models, in both our camp and the community.

The first two weeks of the CIT Program are focused on intensive training in childcare skills and our various activity areas around camp. During the last week of the program, CITs are placed into cabins with some of our very best staff serving as their mentors for the week. Our top-scoring CITs will be among the first candidates that will be considered for staff the following year. Learn more about the YMCA Camp Weaver Counselor in Training program.

YMCA Camp Weaver LIT Program

YMCA Camp Weaver Leader in Training (LIT) is designed to build leadership skills, group skills, self-confidence, and character. LIT is a two-week program for campers entering 10th grade. The first week of camp is spent in traditional camp activities for half the day, and leadership training for the other half. During the first week and a half, the group (typically 10 to 12 campers) and their counselors will work on a service project for the betterment of camp. Campers will also learn a variety of outdoor skills from fire-building and outdoor cooking to Leave No Trace camping ethics.

During week two, campers will begin planning and preparing for a day trip to Hanging Rock and day trip to the White Water Center in Charlotte. Learn more about the YMCA Camp Weaver Leader in Training program.

Growing up and learning key leadership skills doesn’t have to be a drag! At YMCA Camp Weaver’s Leader in Training Overnight Summer Camp, teens will develop leadership skills while connecting with their peers. Teens will explore their talents as individuals and in groups while continuing to learn and grow. Learn more about Camp Weaver's Leader in Training Overnight Summer Camp.

Are you a high school student passionate about mental health, creative storytelling, or making a difference in your community? Do you dream of a future in psychology or advocacy? Join the YMCA Teen Mental Health Advisory Council to connect with teens from across North Carolina, create powerful projects, and gain real-world experience alongside professionals and policymakers. It’s the perfect opportunity to make an impact, explore your interests, and earn service-learning hours in a fun and engaging way!

Our mission is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and expand access to mental health resources for teens. Learn more about the Teen Mental Health Advisory Council.

Get ready to launch into an out-of-this-world summer at the Bryan Family YMCA! LIT Launch Summer Camp is an exciting, high-energy summer camp for youth ages 12-14, designed to help middle schoolers explore their interests, build real world skills, and grow as confident leaders. Learn more about LIT Launch Summer Camp.

This program is currently not open for registration. Stay tuned for more details during the 2026-27 school year.

Get ready to take over the YMCA! Join us for an epic night of gaming, basketball, and good vibes with friends. The Teen Takeover Series is your chance to hang out, compete, and have a blast every first Friday of the month. Learn more about Teen Takeover.