Teen Programs and Activities
3v3 Teen Basketball Tournament
Are you ready to prove your skills and dominate the court? Join us for an adrenaline-pumping 3v3 Teen Basketball Tournament. Each individual must register to participate and list team name. This is a single-elimination tournament. Food will be provided.
Register online or at the Front Desk:
- $15 Members
- $20 Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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08/15/26
Sa - 5:00 pm - 5 hrs
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Register Closes 08/08/2026 |
Flag Football Combine Clinic
Youth in 5th-8th grade (26-27 school year) are invited to a free flag football combine to prepare for the upcoming season. Open to both boys and girls.
Flag Football League
This is a teen flag football program for youth in 5th-8th grade (26-27 school year).
There will not be shirts or jerseys for this league to keep costs down. Teams may bring their own jerseys or practice jerseys/pennies will be provided. We will accept individual registrations or full teams (each member will need to sign up.)
Depending on registration numbers, we will run 2 coed divisions – 5/6th grade and 7/8th grade. If necessary, we will combine and one run middle school age group.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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08/22/26 - 09/03/26
Off Labor Day Weekend 9/5 - Sa - 10:00 am
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Register |
Nerf Night
Have fun with your friends and playing games! We will open up the gym for a nerf battle and will play games such as capture the flag, king of the hill, and of course everyone for themselves round! it will be a fun time, invite your friends and bring your nerf guns if you have them we have a limited supply. but we have all the darts you can need.
Read for Joy Inc: Poetry Workshop Series
Read for Joy Inc. will be doing a weekly poetry workshop at the Avondale Meadows teen center for youth aged 11-17.
Rates; register at the front desk or online
- Members – $0
- Non-Members $5 for individual class, or all classes for $20
Available Sessions
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08/27/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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08/27/26 - 09/24/26
All the weeks (discounted for non-members) - Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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$20 |
Registration Closed |
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09/03/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/10/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/17/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
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09/24/26
Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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Registration Closed |
Teen Advisory Council
What is the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)?
The YAC is a dynamic group of young leaders who advise leadership and teen programs. By sharing their voices, members help shape the future of the YMCA teen programs.
Why Join?
As a YAC member, you’ll:
• Represent youth perspectives at the Y
• Build real leadership and advocacy skills
• Connect with YMCA leaders and peers
• Learn how nonprofit boards work and grow as a changemaker
Join the movement. Lead the change.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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03/11/26 - 12/16/26
We - 4:00 pm - 1 hr
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Register |
Teen Gardening Club
Get your hands dirty and grow more than just plants! 🌱 The Teen Gardening Club at the OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA is a summer program where teens learn about planting, growth cycles, and the pride of growing their own food. Meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4–5 PM, participants will care for their own garden bed and even receive materials to start a garden at home. It’s all about growth—of plants, skills, and independence! 🌿
Free to participate.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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05/19/26 - 08/04/26
Tu,Th - 4:00 pm - 1 hr
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Register |
Teen Night
A night just for teens to hang out, have fun, and make memories. We will have a mix of high energy activities and low key activities for everyone to enjoy.
Meal will be provided at 8pm. Pick up is at 8:30pm
Prior registration is required so we can be properly prepared.
For more information, please contact Brooke at [email protected].
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/15/24 | 12/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Teen Summer Basketball Intermural League - All Boys
Games will be held on either Mondays or Wednesdays starting 6/8.
Divisions:
- 5/6 grade
- 7/8 grade
- high school
*Based on current grade/grade completing.
Cost: $10 per player
Teams will wear their own uniforms/shirts. Individuals will be given pennies to wear before each game.
Teen Summer Basketball Intermural League - All Girls
Games will be held on either Mondays or Wednesdays starting 6/8.
Divisions:
- 5/6 grade
- 7/8 grade
- high school
*Based on current grade/grade completing.
Cost: free thanks to Court is Hers
Teams will wear their own uniforms/shirts. Individuals will be given pennies to wear before each game.
Teen Summer Basketball Intermural League - Co-ed
6 weeks of gameplay. Games will be held on Saturdays
- 5/6 grade (26-27 SY)
- 7/8 grade (26-27 SY)
Cost: $10 per player – players can sign up as a member of a team or as an individual
Week 1 (8/15) will be a clinic for all participants to prepare for the season. 8/22 will be the first week of games. Teams will wear their own uniforms/shirts. Individuals will be given pennies to wear before each game.