A Place For Teens To Be, Belong And Become!

Imagine…

Young people working together with their peers to build assets and skills, to develop their personal aspirations, and to reach common goals these are the ultimate aims of youth development. This Y focuses on giving young people the chance to exercise leadership, build skills, form relationships with caring adults and help their communities.

Leaders Club Grades 7-12

The goal of the Leaders Club is 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, personal growth, service to others, and social development. (See Flyer)

Model United Nations Grades 9-12

Provides teens and adult leaders with a greater appreciation for our global community through hands-on involvement with international issues and solutions. Program begins in September.

Youth & Government Grades 9-12

Gives teens an opportunity to debate and discuss issues and propose legislation to make state government more efficient. Teens serve as delegates at their state conference. Learn about the democratic system and parliamentary procedure. Program starts in January.

Youth & Teen Achievers Grades 7-12

Achievers is committed to motivating minority youth and helping students grow with a positive sense of self by giving them support, direction and opportunities to determine, pursue and achieve their personal, academic, and life goals. The presence of strong adult role models from the African-American & Latino community and active partnership with broader African-American & Latino community is critical to the success of the program.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Do you have 5-10 hours a month and a desire to help young adults on the road to success and social responsibility? Leaders are needed in a variety of roles. Please Contact Joe Marciszyn at 908-756-6060 x105 or email jmarciszyn@plainfieldy.org for more details.

The mission of the Youth Development department is to create opportunities and provide an environment that fosters growth and offers support for all our Teens.

It isn't easy being a teen today. Our Y youth workers understand that with direction and support teens can become enormous assets to our community. The Y is committed to developing our youth, not just because they need us, but because we need them. After all, the future of our community will rest with them.

The goal of our youth work is to provide the services and experiences that young adults need to prepare for their life after high school and the Y.

We hope the Y will be a place where teens can:

1. Feel valued and supported,
2. Know they have options and prospects for a successful future, and
3. Gain the competence and confidence to become productive adult citizen

REGISTRATION

Registration for teen programs and workshops are in person only. Please contact the director listed below for more information or to register. Most programs are free to no cost to the participants.

Teen Programs