SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors. The Racine Family YMCA Strong Communities Agenda provides a range of practices dedicated to increasing the strength and effectiveness of community life and improving local conditions, especially for youth in disadvantaged situations. YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY (YLA)
PREP
An after school leadership program for 2nd - 5th graders. YLA offers homework assistance, tutoring, leadership group sessions and activities. Programming is currently held at 5 different sites: Fratt Elementary School, Giese Elementary School, SC Johnson Elementary School, Wadewitz Elementary School & 21st Century Preparatory School Monday through Thursday.
The Personal Responsibility Education Program is focused on preventing unintended teen pregnancies and STI’s while also incorporating important adult preparation subjects such as building healthy relationships, learning about financial literacy, and focusing on educational attainment. Although the program is open to all, PREP targets African American and Latino youth because of the discrepancies in their rates of unintended pregnancies and contractions of STI’s compared to their white counterparts.
YOUNG LEADERS ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM YLA members participate in a six-week summer session for 3rd – 8th graders at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Youth will attend academic classes in the mornings and participate in fun and educational activities in the afternoons. Program operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Cost is $100 per student.
YOUNG ACHIEVERS A program for 6th - 8th graders designed to prepare them for the academic and social rigors of high school and beyond. The program combines the self-discipline of the Young Leaders Academy program, with the independence of Teen Achievers. Young Achievers allows students to participate according to their interests, and provides students with the opportunity to enhance their academic progress, increase existing skills and pursue their interests. Participation in the program will result in increased school attendance, development of positive peer relationships and reduction of at-risk behaviors. Program hours are Monday through Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm.
YMCA TEEN ACHIEVERS A teen program for 9th -12th graders that offer participants college readiness, college tours, collaboration with local businesses, and career exploration workshops. Achievers also receive a free YMCA membership.
SALSA SABOR Y SALUD The first national program of its kind designed by the National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) to encourage healthy lifestyles among Latino families. The eight-session program assists Hispanic families with children 12 and under to make healthy choices for eating and incorporating activities involving the whole family into their daily lives.
TEEN CENTER The YMCA Teen Center supports local youth by providing them with a safe, supervised and social environment which promotes skills for a healthy lifestyle. The spacious Teen Center has a “drop in” atmosphere that allows kids to attend when they want and freely choose their activities. The Teen Center is open from 3:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Thursday. It is located in the lower level of the Lakefront Y Branch building, and is complete with a computer lab, pool tables, ping pong table, video game consoles and cable television. Come hang out at the Y!
For more information call 262.898.4610
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MEMBER REGISTRATION BEGINS: SUMMER 1 - MAY 19th/SUMMER 2 - JULY 7th