Youth Leadership at the YMCA-YWCA
Be Inspired, Help your Community, Volunteer
Since 1884, the YMCA has been training the leaders of the future. The Guelph Y’s Leadership programs are designed to help participants build skills that they can use for a lifetime! The programs provide a sense of responsibility for the well-being of others and a sound foundation of formal and supervised in-service training that prepares youth for future volunteer and employment opportunities. Member leadership programs run from September to June except during school holiday breaks. See our summer camp brochures for program offerings, during July and August.
JUNIOR LEADER CORPS
Ages: 10-12 years old
Times: Mon. 6:00-7:00, Tues. 4:30-5:30
Location: XYZ
Junior Leader corps. gives children aged 10-12 a chance to feel they are part of the Y. It prepares young teens for a future of volunteering and involvement in Y events. The program teaches youth team work, leadership and prepares them for volunteer opportunities in the youth department at the Y. Focus will be on the Y core values, asset building and life skills.
SENIOR LEADER CORPS
Ages: 13-17 years old
Times: Wednesday, 4:30-6:00
Location: XYZ
Intermediate Leader Corps opens the door for teens aged 13-17 to begin volunteering at the Y. Participants learn about leadership, become more aware of social events, emphasize the Y core values, and review major topics of interest. Intermediate Leader Corps is an opportunity for youth at the Y to fundraise for their group to participate in activities, and leadership conferences outside of Guelph. GUELPH-YOUTH EXCHANGE 2010
STEPS (Sisters Together in Equality, Power and Strength)
Ages: female members 10-15 years old
Times: Wednesday 6:00-7:15
Location: Small Gym
Feel good, look great and love yourself, in this all girls’ health, fitness, and well being group. Meeting each week we participate in fitness classes, make healthy meals, have guest speakers and learn about hair, make up and fashion.
BABYSITTING COURSE
Ages: 10+ years of age
Times: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00
Location: XYZ
The Babysitter Training Course is an open access, on-going instructional program, divided into eight modules. It is designed for members who have an interest in babysitting children aged 6 months and older. The goal of this program is to help the babysitter trainee learn about childcare, emergency prevention, basic first aid, nutrition, street safety, and activity planning. Participants receive a Kidsproof certificate card when they meet the requirements of the course. CLICK HERE FOR MODULE DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE.
If you have questions or comments please call Lisa Smith, Youth and Preschool Department
(519) 824-5150 ext. 252