Building Future Leaders
We’ll help pave the path toward your teen’s future with skill-building programs. Your teen’s future is bright, allow us to help connect with your teen and to amazing resources and skills.
Our Achievers, Y Leaders, Youth and Government and Teens in Action programs help teens continue building skills to prepare them for careers or college, wherever their path leads.
Our skill-building programs are offered at Ys located in Greensboro, Jamestown, Eden and Reidsville, NC. We are committed to helping teens grow into successful adults; we can’t wait to see you!
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The YMCA Achievers Program is a data-driven and strategically designed initiative for teens aged 13-18 (grades 8-12) that develops individual talents, enhances leadership skills, and prepares participants for life beyond high school.
This program supports high school graduation, college preparation, and career exploration while providing a welcoming space for teens to hang out with friends and grow through personal development workshops and hands-on team building activities.
At the heart of the program is a teen-focused leadership curriculum from the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina, offering participants unparalleled opportunities to grow as leaders.
Learn more about the Achievers Program.
Achievers College Tours
Embark on an enriching journey of exploration with YMCA Greensboro College Tours, offering unique opportunities for students to visit colleges and universities. Our program features a long spring break tour and a one-day fall tour, providing valuable insights into campus life, academic programs, and the overall college experience.
Achievers Fall College Tour – information coming soon.
FLY Camp is an immersive 2-week service-learning experience designed for teens ages 13-17. 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
Session 1: June 16–27, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register Here
Session 2: July 14–25, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register Here
Capacity: 14 participants per session
Ages: 13-17 years old
Cost: YMCA Members: $360 | Community Guests: $400
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].
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.
Y Leaders meet weekly to volunteer, socialize, and work toward bettering the Greensboro community. Meetings include engaging service projects, conversations with community leaders, and opportunities for fun and fellowship. Members also serve as teen mentors to children in YMCA after school programs, assist with sports practices, participate in fundraising campaigns, and build connections with other teens who share a passion for giving back.
Through the program, teens will not only develop leadership skills but also enhance abilities such as goal-setting, problem-solving, and decision-making—tools that prepare them to address community challenges and foster civic participation. 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.
Teens in Action is a 2-week program at the Reidsville YMCA that provides teens ages 15-18 the opportunity to volunteer with the YMCA Summer Day Camp program. They'll shadow various instructors, work as a team to create activities for summer youth, take part in personal development, sports and more! Learn more about the Teens in Action 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 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.
Are you a high school student passionate about mental health or interested in a career in psychology? The Teen Mental Health Advisory Council (Guilford Chapter) is the perfect opportunity to make a difference while earning service-learning hours in a fun and creative way! Learn more about the Teen Mental Health Advisory Council.
Reidsville teens in the Reidsville Family YMCA's Leaders in Training program enjoy opportunities for leadership, volunteerism, and job readiness.
LITs will apply those skills by serving as activity leaders for younger camps and managing their own goals.
Teen Mental Health Resources
We are joining other Ys across North Carolina working to raise awareness about mental health resources. Click the link below to learn about mental health resources that are available to teens and their families.