Teens

Teens

The teens and staff at the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA

are very excited about new creative activities and
leadership opportunities for teens just around the
corner. Below you will find a few of the activities we
have planned as well as potential events and
programs.

Mission Atlanta: for 7th-12th grade students: It’s a

week of incredible fun and service. Join over 100
other teenagers serving lunch and planning
activities for kids in under-privileged communities all
over Atlanta. Mission Atlanta is an experience that
will help you realize your leadership gifts in serving
others. Teens stay overnight at the YMCA for days
filled with service and evenings filled with fellowship.
Each evening we will build the strength of our team

Coming Up:
through excursions all over Atlanta. Two nights will
be spent in leadership development of our team
(guest speakers/workshops).Parents are invited at
the end of the week to our banquet on Friday night
Middle School Nights - Think lock-
to see the success of our week. The banquet is held
in but on a smaller scale and only
at the Alpharetta YMCA Teen Leadership Center.
for 7th and 8th graders.
June 1-7 • MEM: $150 PRO: $175
Jays Basement Concerts- Held at
Teen Board: If you are looking for a way to take a the Alpharetta YMCA. Look for flyers
leadership roll with the Decatur-DeKalb YMCA, in the lobby on which bands will
come and be a part of the teen board. This group play!!
will help make decisions as to what teen programs
take place at your YMCA. Service Opportunities -Look for
Every third Wednesday, 6:30 pm flyers in the lobby on which projects
will be available for outreach, lead-
Contact Kim Castro at 404-371-3311 for more info. ership and more!

Junior & Senior Teen Leaders Clubs for 7th-12th Girl Talk – for girls only. This pro-
grade students: These clubs are designed to gram is designed for girls to have
introduce teens to service to others, volunteerism, an opportunity to talk about topics
social interaction and appreciation for diversity they choose.
through the philosophy of the YMCA. Leaders will
use their unique gifts to serve their community while Boys 2 Men Sister 2 Sister Club-
at the same time developing relationships with other The program that equips young
leaders in the club. Teen Leaders clubs are men and women with the knowl-
committed to developing strong moral character and edge and strength to overcome
devotion to helping others. Do you imagine yourself life’s obstacles.
in a leadership position? If so, this program’s for you.
Recruitment / Application process: August-Sept.
Jr. Teen Leader’s club: 7th-8th grade students Sr.
Teen Leaders club: 9th-12th grade students

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