Healthy Relationships

This is a free teen program provided by Indy Public Safety Foundation and Indy Champions. Aimed at helping teens to develop healthy peer relationships. topics include: Teen Dating and Domestic Violence 101 and 102 training to increase awareness and understanding of domestic violence and its impact.

The Teen Advisory Group meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday with the intention to provide a platform for teens to advocate for issues they care about and also represent the broader teen community. The goal is to determine program interest that will increase engagement among the teens in the center as well as identify areas of needed resources for their development. Teen Advisors will be granted the opportunity to assume roles and responsibilities that will promote the development of critical skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and problem solving. Teen Advisors will also learn the importance of contributing to their communities. This will encourage them to be active, engaged citizens.

Meet in the lobby of the Bernjamin Harrison YMCA

• Learn about budgeting, checking, and savings accounts.
• Understand the dangers of Cash App, third-party payment apps, and other online security risks.
• Explore strategies for making and saving money.
• Introduction to types of credit.

4-sessions: 9/16, 9/30, 10/21, 10/28

Teen Night is a recurring event that happens on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

During this time, the facility is open to teen participants, ages 12-18, with the intention to provide YMCA teens a safe 3rd space, increasing teens’ sense of belonging in the Lawrence community. Teens have the options to participate in open gym basketball & enjoy workout sessions for the first hour of the event. For the second hour, teens engage into games and activities that develop social-emotional skills in efforts to build positive self-image and healthy relationships with peers. To conclude the night, a meal is provided as teens maximize on a chance to fellowship freely among their peers until their rides arrive.

There will be 4 enrichment teen nights held on the 4th Saturday once a quarter. These enrichment opportunities include various options to explore potential interests, hobbies and careers for our teens. The first upcoming enrichment teen night will be: Culinary Arts 3/22

For more information contact Tierra at [email protected]

A Place to Be A Teen

High Energy Options:
– 3v3 basketball
-Group Workout led by one of our Personal Trainers
-Open Swim

Low Energy Options:
– Painting activities
– Board/Card Games
– Video Games

Meal will be provided at 8pm. Pick up begins at 8:30pm. Prior Registration is required so we can be properly prepared.

For more information, please contact Brooke at [email protected].

**September 19th Teen Night Change**

Join us for Teen Night as we cheer on the Southport High School varsity football team! This special night is about showing support for local students who are part of our YMCA teen programs. Come out, bring your friends, and enjoy a fun evening of school spirit, community, and connection.

October 17th Teen Night

Celebrate fall with us at October Fest in the Pavilion! Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with games, activities,Live band, and seasonal fun. From festive music to pumpkin-themed fun, this event is a great way to connect with neighbors and enjoy the autumn season together.

Vision & Victory

Ready to make your dreams a reality? Join us for Vision & Victory, a special night where you’ll craft a visual roadmap for your future.

What do you want to achieve? What are your biggest goals? A vision board is your chance to bring all those dreams to life. We’ll provide all the supplies you need—magazines, scissors, glue, and boards—for you to create a powerful collage of your hopes and ambitions. Whether it’s college, career, travel, or personal growth, this is your time to visualize your success.

Leave with a beautiful, personalized vision board you can hang up as a daily reminder of everything you’re working toward. We’ll have music, snacks, and good vibes. All you need to bring is your creativity and your biggest dreams!

If you have old or extra magazines feel free to bring them!