After School Teen Space

The Teen space is designated place for students grades 7-12 and will be available Monday through Thursday 3-7:30pm. Teens will be able to sign up for activities that they want to participate in, rather than just feeling "cared for". Some choice will be to do homework, play games, shoot hoops, plan community service objects, or just simply hang out. All of this will be facilitated by the Y staff responsible for working with teens. Program runs September thru June.

For more information contact Tom Swanciger, Associate Executive Director, 908-273-3330 x 132
tom.swanciger@summitymca.org

For more information contact Tom Swanciger, Associate Executive Director, 908-273-3330 x 132

Teen Leadership (Grades 7 to 12)

LEADERS CLUB (Grades 7 to 12)
Program begins with a general meting on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00pm.

The goal of the Leaders Club it to promote and enhance the personal growth and social skills of young people in order to develop leaders who will be a positive force in their communities. The Leaders Club provides club members with opportunities for leadership training, servicing to others, and personal growth. Young people meet on a weekly basis in small groups, working closely with their peers and a counselor on skill- and character building activities, as well as on planning and organizing club projects.

Meetings are generally on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. The Leaders Club is a safe haven for teens to be confident and competent young adults with a sense of belonging in their community. New members are always welcome. Program runs from October through June.

For more information contact Tom Swanciger, Associate Executive Director, 908-273-3330 x 132
tom.swanciger@summitymca.org

ACHIEVERS PROGRAM 
For High School Students
The Achievers Program is committed to motivating our youth of color by giving them support, direction and opportunities to determine, pursue and achieve their personal, academic and career goals. The presence of strong adult rolemodels from the community is critical to the success of the program. Be a part of our in-state/out of state college tours, corporate mentoring programs, investors club, career cluster series, volunteerism and much more. New members always welcome. Some fees apply. Meetings and programs held regularly Wednesdays at 5:00 pm, October to May. For more information contact Tia Sargent, Community Development Director, 908-273-3330 x 140, tia.sargent@summitymca.org.

KAPLAN PSAT/SAT Preparation Course
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Model UN (Grades 9 to 12)

The model United Nations program is an experience in diplomacy that provides teen members and adult leaders with a greater appreciation for our global community through hands-on involvement with international issues and solutions. The culminating conference, the General Assembly, is geared toward developing teen members’ international consciousness through role-play as they represent one of the members of the United Nations. This program begins with a general information meeting at 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 21 at the Summit YMCA.

For more information contact Tom Swanciger, Associate Executive Director, 908-273-3330 x 132
tom.swanciger@summitymca.org

 

Education & Leadership

All kids have great potential. At the Y, we help them set and achieve their personal and educational goals. They gain confidence as they recognize the Y as a place where they belong and can feel comfortable exploring new interests and passions. Through leadership and academic enrichment programs such as mentoring, youth government and college preparation, we make sure that every child has an opportunity to envision a positive future, and to take an active role in strengthening the community