Join us for an exciting and informative 3-hour workshop designed specifically for teens! This interactive session will cover essential skills for managing money, launching your own business, and navigating the college admissions process. Whether you’re looking to take control of your finances, learn the basics of entrepreneurship, or gain insider tips for getting into college, this workshop has you covered.

What You’ll Learn:

Money Management: How to budget, save, and invest wisely, even as a teenager.

Entrepreneurship: Practical advice on starting your own business, including idea generation, branding, and marketing.

College Admissions: Key strategies for crafting your application, choosing the right college, and applying for scholarships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge that will set you up for future success!

When: June 21st  11 am – 2 pm
Where: Jordan YMCA
Cost: Free!
Lunch included!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Join us for 3 exciting and informative workshops designed specifically for teens! Whether you’re looking to take control of your finances or gain insider tips for getting into college, this workshop has you covered. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge that will set you up for future success!

Session One: Guest Speaker from the Center for Leadership Development

 What You’ll Learn:

Entrepreneurship: Practical advice on starting your own business, including idea generation, branding, and marketing.

When: July 5^th, 1-2 pm

Where: Benjamin Harrison YMCA

Cost: Free!

Food included!

Session Two: Guest Speaker from Centra Credit Union’s Onward Program

 What You’ll Learn:

Money Management: Budgeting, Saving, and Investing

When: July 12^th, 1-2 pm

Where: Benjamin Harrison YMCA

Cost: Free!

Food included!

Session Three: Guest Speaker from Centra Credit Union’s Onward Program

What You’ll Learn:

Money Management: Credit Cards, Loans, and Credit Scores

When: July 19^th, 1 – 2 pm

Where: Benjamin Harrison YMCA

Cost: Free!

Food included!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

At the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, we believe in fostering a safe and respectful environment for all participants, including our young referees. We understand that it is crucial to make an extra effort to behave appropriately around referees who are children, contributing to their overall well-being. To address this, we have introduced a simple identifier – the Green Whistle.

We want to extend the opportunity for the youth to join the Green Whistle Initiative where they would be taught how to become a sport’s official where they could get paid. This opportunity is for 14 – 18 year olds.

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

Join us for Teen Field Day at the YMCA!

Activities will include:
– Cook Out
– Kickball
– Water Balloon Fight
– Tie Dye
– Card Games
– Watermelon Eating Contest

This is a free event for all.

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].

Test your skills to see who can be the fastest to make a layup, free throw, and 3 pointer from each spot on the arc.

This is a free event for all.