Leadership Program for Teens

The Teen Leaders Club is a program designed for teens in grades 7-12 who want to be strong mentally, physically and spiritually. Leaders Club is driven and led by the LEADERS with oversight from the Club Advisor at each YMCA. There are two divisions: Leaders Club for high school students and Junior Leaders Club for middle school students.

Leaders must posses strong character, a positive attitude, be able to meet basic physical requirements, volunteer a minimum of 100 hours each school year, and be a member of the Tampa Y. The teen program follows the school year calendar. This program is available at every Tampa Y family center.

Leaders in Action

    Leaders are Changemakers

    Leaders Club is focused on service and volunteering, character and leadership development and forming relationships in social environment. Mentors and Club Advisors offer guidance and support participants development.

    Each Leader is held to standards of the YMCA Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

    Develop Leadership Skills

    Three teens on deck outdoors, standing together for a photo holding their honor leader award plaque.
    Participants in Leaders Club learn life skills, improve self-confidence and operate the service-based club!

    Improve Fitness

    Group of teens outdoors, posing for photo. The group is wearing matching black shirts and medals. Background: blue skies and trees.
    Exercising with friends is fun! Teens enjoy active, game-based movement with fellow club members and improve physical education.

    Volunteer

    Tampa Y Teen Leaders washing a car outdoors
    Leaders Club determine their goals and choose community service projects and activities.

    How To: Join Teen Leaders Club at Your Y

    1. Membership is required to register–please join the Tampa YMCA before signing up for the program. 
    2. Contact the Club Advisor at your YMCA location to learn more.
    3. New to Teen Leaders? Parents and Participants must attend at least one of the meetings listed below.

    Registration and Contact Information