Attention Teens!

Join us for an exciting new series of workshops created specifically for you. The Teen Life Skills Workshop Series, offered at YMCA locations throughout Indianapolis, will equip you with essential skills to excel in various aspects of your life

1/31 – Valentine’s Candy Workshop: Sweetheart Sweets
In this workshop, teens will design and fill charming candy boxes for loved ones while learning basic business principles. Discover how to turn your creativity into a small business and make this Valentine’s Day extra special!

5/15 – Sowing Seeds of Self Sufficiency
“Sowing Seeds of Self Sufficiency” is a hands-on workshop where teens discover the joy of cultivating their own food. Participants will learn seed-planting techniques, vegetable growth cycles, and the value of independence through gardening. This interactive experience fosters life skills, environmental awareness, and a deeper connection to nature.
Particpants will take home planted seeds to grow at home.

07/18 – Cooking from the Garden
“Cooking from the Garden” builds upon the gardening skills learned in part one, guiding teens through the culinary process. Participants will harvest their homegrown vegetables and prepare a tasty, garden-fresh meal. This workshop teaches kitchen safety, cooking techniques, and the rewarding cycle of nurturing food from seed to plate. Teens will gain confidence in their ability to grow, cook, and enjoy their own nourishing meals.

located at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA

All workshop materials included

Free to all, attendees must register.

Attention Teens!

Join us for an exciting new series of workshops created specifically for you. The Teen Life Skills Workshop Series, offered at the Indianapolis Art Center Woodshop, will equip you with essential skills to excel in various aspects of your life.

Constructing Confidence

“Constructing Confidence” is a hands-on workshop where teens learn the fundamentals of woodworking, tool safety, and DIY craftsmanship. Participants will explore safe tool use, basic construction techniques, and the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands. Through guided instruction and practical projects, teens will strengthen problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and self-reliance while building confidence in a workshop environment.

Led by instructors experienced in teaching young people about tools and woodworking, participants will complete and take home a project that showcases their newly developed skills.

All workshop materials are included. Workshops are free and open to all teens; YMCA membership is not required. Sessions take place at the Indianapolis Art Center Woodshop from 4:30–6:30 PM. Registration is required, and space is limited!