Building the Community and Next Generation of Teen Leaders

Y Leaders is a service-learning club for teens ages 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.

Connect, Serve and Lead

As part of Y Leaders, you’ll meet weekly with other teens to:

  • Volunteer and give back to the community
  • Create your own service projects
  • Have real conversations with community leaders
  • Hang out and connect with other teens
  • Have fun while making our community better

Make a Difference at the Y through Leadership Opportunities

Along the way, you’ll build strong leadership skills and gain experience with goal-setting, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork and community service. Y Leaders also have opportunities to:

  • Serve as mentors to younger kids in YMCA after-school programs
  • Help with sports practices
  • Join fundraising efforts
  • Build connections with other teens who care about giving back

It’s a great way to connect with friends and do meaningful work at the same time.

Y Leaders Locations

If you want to start making a difference in your community while having fun and meeting new people, sign up for an upcoming Y Leaders program in Guilford County, and start your leadership journey today!

Spears Family YMCA in Greensboro, NC on Mondays

Bryan Family YMCA in Greensboro, NC on Tuesdays

Ragsdale Family YMCA in Jamestown, NC on Wednesdays

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held in a dedicated Teen programs meeting space in the Bryan Family YMCA, Ragsdale Family YMCA and Spears Family YMCA facilities. The program will be hosted promptly 3:30-7 p.m.

For all Y Leaders Club information, contact Noah Taylor at [email protected].

Y Leaders is the perfect opportunity for teens to grow as individuals while making a meaningful impact on their community. Join us in fostering the next generation of leaders!

$40 per month for Member | $55 per month for Community Guest

Meeting dates are subject to change.

2026 Dates

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Tuesday, December 22, 2026  

2027 Dates

Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Tuesday, January 26, 2027

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Tuesday, February 16, 2027

Tuesday, March 2, 2027

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Tuesday, March 23, 2027

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Meeting dates are subject to change.

2026 Dates

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Trunk or Treat

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

2027 Dates

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Wednesday, February 3, 2027

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Wednesday, April 7, 2027

Wednesday, April 14, 2027

Meeting dates are subject to change.

2026 Dates

Monday, September 14, 2026

Monday, September 21, 2026

Monday, September 28, 2026

Monday, October 5, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026

Monday, October 26, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026

Monday, November 16, 2026

Monday, November 23, 2026

Monday, November 30, 2026

Monday, December 7, 2026

Monday, December 14, 2026

Monday, December 21, 2026 – Leaders Takeover (Rally)

2027 Dates

Monday, January 4, 2027

Monday, January 11, 2027

Monday, January 18, 2027 – Service Rally (MLK Day)

Monday, January 25, 2027

Monday, February 1, 2027

Monday, February 8, 2027

Monday, February 15, 2027 – Teacher Work Day (Half Day)

Monday, February 22, 2027

Monday, March 1, 2027

Monday, March 8, 2027

Monday, March 15, 2027

Monday, March 29, 2027

Monday, April 5, 2027

Monday, April 12, 2027

Bryan Family YMCA

Y Leaders will meet Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., beginning October 6, 2026.

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Ragsdale Family YMCA

Y Leaders will meet Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., beginning September 16, 2026.

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Spears Family YMCA

Y Leaders will meet Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., beginning September 14, 2026.

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