Teens
Welcome to Youth Leadership Advancement
The best thing we can do for youth, our future leaders, is to give them the most resources to thrive and engage deeply with the world.
Leaders Club
Make a difference through YMCA Leaders Club, a leadership development community service program that helps youth discover their full potential. It is a safe place where teens can come and simply be themselves.
Leaders Club is a year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and services to the community.
Program Pricing
YMCA Facility Members can participate in Y programs for a reduced rate. To learn about joining they Y, click here. Financial assistance is available here.
| Grade | Program Fee |
| 6-12 | $50 Facility Member | $75 Community Member |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which branches will this be offered at?
What will my student be required to bring?
Who do I contact for more information?
MAP
MAP motivates and supports students of color and immigrant students to achieve higher educational and career goals, through biweekly meetings, tutoring, mentoring, monthly field trips and career planning.
MAP Mission: To motivate and support students of color and immigrant students to achieve higher education and career goals. All students are welcome.
Program Pricing
YMCA Facility Members can participate in Y programs for a reduced rate. To learn about joining they Y, click here. Financial assistance is available here.
| Grade | Program Fee – Registration is Required to Participate |
| 6-12 | $0 Facility Member | $0 Community Member |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which branches will this be offered at?
What will my student be required to bring?
Who do I contact for more information?
Youth & Government
Be part of the solution! Youth and Government is a program that brings students (ages 13-18) together to discuss current events and issues important to them and their community, while building their public speaking, leadership, and debate skills. Civil discussion and civic engagement are more important today than ever before. At the Y, students from every background have a safe place to learn and engage.
Program Pricing
Financial assistance is available. The Y does not turn anyone away based on their ability to pay.
| ITEM | FEE |
| YMCA Program Registration | $190 |
| Annual State Conference Fee (covers hotel, food, & transportation) |
$415 |
| Total Program Cost | $605 |
Students are invited to participate in club meetings until December before registration and fees are due.
Program Components
In-person meetings take place weekly, preparing students for future state-wide events. Read more below.
Regular Club Meetings
Volunteer
Who do I contact for more information?
Resources
Documents for Parents & Guardians
Documents for Students/Delegates
Financial Assistance
Drop-In
Drop-in at the Youth Development Center for a fun and safe environment for teens to gather.
Program Pricing
YMCA Facility Members can participate in Y programs for a reduced rate. To learn about joining they Y, click here. Financial assistance is available here.
| Grade | Program Fee |
| Grades 6-12 | $0 Facility Members | This is a member benefit only. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact for more information?
Electronic Sports, or Esports, takes on the form of organized, multiplayer online video game competitions and is one of the fastest growing trends for youth engagement. Through the Y’s Esports program, youth are welcome to be who they are, excel at what they love, and develop the social, strategic and problem-solving skills necessary to grow into thriving adults all in a safe, moderated and inclusive environment. Players meet twice weekly and cover health, strategy, careers, leadership and more. Season culminates with an end of the season tournament.
Program offered at our Everett, Mill Creek, and Stanwood-Camano Branches.
Each player will receive a jersey and a PowerA Switch controller and carrying case for participating.
Program Pricing
YMCA Facility Members can participate in Y programs for a reduced rate. To learn about joining they Y, click here. Financial assistance is available here.
| Player Grade | Program Fee |
| 6-12 | $99 Family Facility Member | $150 Community Member |
Thank you to our sponsors for ESPORTS:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Financial Assistance Available?
Case for Support
Additional Resources
Big Brothers Big Sisters
It takes just one person to ignite potential! As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can make a real impact in a child’s life. All it takes is spending a few hours a month with a child in Snohomish County! Click here to either become a Big or learn about enrolling your child!