Teen Programs

We’re here for you! Youth programs at the Y are a place where we nurture the potential of every youth. The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active, learning about social responsibility and developing healthy habits that they will carry throughout their lives. With so many demands on today’s families, parents can get the much needed support from our programs. The Y is about more than looking after kids, it’s about offering them a safe environment where they can develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Leadership Development Program:

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a progressive leadership training program, designed to provide an educational and fun environment where participants can develop their leadership skills. At the end of the LDP, participants will take with them personal confidence, group facilitation skills, program planning and implementation knowledge, life-long friendships and much more.

Youth and Government:

California YMCA Youth & Government's Model Legislature & Court is the California's premier youth leadership and civic development program! The MLC is a six month, learn-by-doing experience that brings together high school students from across the state to learn the value of democracy. Students have the opportunity to write bills, become attorneys, serve on the State Assembly, and more program areas as they participate in this statewide program.