TEEN PROGRAMMING
At the Y, teens can work on leadership skills, prep for college, play a sport, and give back through programs designed for them. We’re committed to empowering youth around Wilkes-Barre. Teen Leadership and College Readiness Programs are free to qualified students. To learn more about Teen Programs, contact your local Y.
Teens have a safe space to learn, grow and thrive at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA. Featuring a dedicated space for teens, specialized programming, partnerships with local schools and highly trained staff, the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is dedicated to providing a foundation for local youth to develop into honest, caring, respectful and responsible young men and women.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
With holistic support, our youth, can develop the skills they need to be successful in life. The Y believes that youth development is the social-emotional, cognitive and physical process that all youth uniquely experience from birth to career. A successful development process youth’s innate need to be loved, spiritually grounded, competent and healthy. The Y nurtures youth through the development process, helping them realize their potential to be active, thriving and contributing members of society. The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is committed to strengthening the community through youth development by nurturing the potential of every child.