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| Visalia
YMCA Teens
Its
been said that great leaders aren't born, they're made. Welcome to
the assembly line! Teens leave the Visalia YMCA programs with more
that just fond memories, they take with them leadership skills that
prove to be useful well into adulthood. Participants gain confidence
and self-esteem. They learn respect for others, the environment and
their community. So what you end up with is a remarkable finished
product. Service
Learning can make a significant impact in the lives of teens. They
can grow through volunteer activities that build character values
such as responsibility, respect, honesty and caring. Service Learning
is also a wonderful way for teens to gain work experience and get
a feel for what they would like to do in future careers. The following
volunteer opportunities are available:
· Tutoring school age children in after school child
care · Assisting school age children with arts and crafts
and recreational activities in after school child care · Assisting staff with setup and break down of sporting
events · Coaching young athletes in youth sports leagues · Assisting office staff with administrative support
of filing, photocopying, mailings, etc.
United Community Youth Center UCYC serves local youth and teens Tuesday through Friday from the hours of 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM. On Saturdays, the center is open from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday from the hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. While at the center, members participate in activities such as basketball, board-games, a high speed internet computer lab, homework and tutoring, literacy programs, arts & crafts, billiards, air hockey, foosball, hip-hop classes, teen clubs, Teen Talk (sponsored by Health and Human Services), leaderships programs, snacks(made possible by Foodlink), table games, listening to music, and hanging out with their friends. Special events include family picnics, dances, movie nights, field trips, and more. Most of the activities are structured and are lead by volunteers or staff. Other activities are not structured, but are supervised by staff or volunteers. Click here to learn more
Teen Camp: for teens entering 8th to 12th grades This camp gives teens greater
challenges including windsurfing, the Adventure Ropes Course and an
overnight hike to Hitchcock Meadow. This program is designed by and
for Visalia high school students. Campers can meet new people, hang
out with old friends and experience personal growth in a tranquil
setting at Camp Tulequoia. VIC:Volunteers
In Camp Come spend a week at Camp Tulequoia giving sailing lessons
or teaching crafts. Gain on the job experience, develop leadership
skills and learn about Visalia YMCA camping programs. Participants
must be at least 16 years of age and have completed the 10th
grade. STAR Project Special Teens Afternoon Recreation The STAR Project is a recreation
program for teens with developmental disabilities. Activities and
events will be challenging to meet the needs of participants, as well
as satisfying to promote self-confidence. Activities include group
games, field trips, cooking, arts and crafts, sports, dances and photography.
This program serves teens ages 13 to
For
more information
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