Leadership Program for Teens
Make a difference through YMCA Leaders Club, a leadership development and community service program that helps teens discover their full potential. It is a safe place where teens can come and simply be themselves.
Teen Leaders Club is a year-long leadership-development program for middle and high school teens. This program provides teens with extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities that support YMCA programs and provide service to the community. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Club advisors:
- Introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen community.
- Inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders.
Tampa YMCA Teen Leadership Program
Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and how lead those around them. The YMCA Teen Leaders Club program is available at every Tampa Y family center.
Leaders are Changemakers
Leaders Club is focused on service and volunteering, character and leadership development, and forming relationships in a 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.
Each Leader is held to standards of the YMCA Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Enhancing Leadership and Character Development
Participants in Leaders Club learn life skills, improve self-confidence and operate the service-based club!
Prioritizing Mental and Physical Well-Being
Exercising with friends is fun! Teens enjoy active, game-based movement with fellow club members and improve physical education.
Service to Communities
Leaders Club members determine goals, choose and organize community service projects and activities.
How To: Join Teen Leaders Club at Your Y
- Membership is required to join the club–please join the Tampa YMCA before signing up for the program.
- Contact the Club Advisor at your YMCA location to learn more.
- New to Teen Leaders? Parents and Participants must attend at least one of the meetings listed below.
- Registration will be done through your YMCA location and Teen Leader's Club advisor.
Parent/Teen Info Night Details for 2024 - 2025 School Year
For Teens - August 27th Ice cream social at 7 pm (in-person).
For Parents - September 10 at 7 pm (in-person).
For Parents & Teens - August 5th at 6:30 pm (in-person OR Zoom).
For Teens - August 22nd Back to School Bash at 6 pm (in-person).
For Parents - August 29th at 6 pm (in-person) OR September 5th (Zoom).
Parent/Teen - August 20th 7:30pm (In person) OR August 27th 7pm (In person).
Parent/Teen - Meet August 19th 7pm (In person) OR August 26th (Zoom option) 7pm.
Teen/Parent Meet - August 22nd 7pm (Zoom) OR August 29th 7pm (In person)
Teen/Parent Meet - September 9th 5pm (In person) OR September 16th 5pm (Zoom).
Parent/Teen Meet - August 13th 7pm (In person) OR August 27th 7pm (In person).
Parent/Teen Meet - August 19th at 6pm (In person) OR August 26th at 6pm (In person).
Teen Leaders Club Contact Information
Advisor: Tiffani.Goff@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Michelle.Leahy@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Andi Marlow, andrea.marlow@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Eamonn.OSullivan@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Elisabeth.Auker@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Zachary.Karikas@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Sandra.Austin@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Anne.Jeffrey@tampaymca.org
Advisor: Jarrod.Williams@tampaymca.org