The Y teaches leadership skills through programs that focus on building positive relationships. While learning our four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, your teen will develop leadership skills and social skills. We provide programs in a safe environment that fosters self confidence and provides young people an arena to be themselves and have fun with other teens and YMCA staff.
There are many programs available for Teens to participate in and find a place for themselves at the Y:
Athletic Development, Wellness, Summer Camps, Intramurals, Saturday Night Live, Swim Team, Lacrosse, Group Exercise, Rising Star, Teen Club and Counselor in Training (C.I.T.).
For information on Teen programs at your local branch, feel free to contact any of our Teen program directors:
| Branch | Contact | Phone |
| Ankeny | Holly Vickers | 965-8800 |
| Boone County | Makala Brinkley | 432-5925 |
| Grubb | Sunni Zak | 246-0791 |
| Riverfront | Kathy Strottmann | 282-9622 |
| South Suburban | Mike Renze | 285-0444 |
| Walnut Creek | Phil Simmons | 224-1888 |
| Waukee | Joel Goetsch | 987-9996 |
