All kids have great potential. At the Y, we help them set and achieve their personal and educational goals. They gain confidence as they recognize the Y as a place where they belong and can feel comfortable exploring new interests and passions. Through leadership and academic enrichment programs, we make sure that youth and teens have an opportunity to envision a positive future, and to take an active role in strengthening the community.
Achievers
For students in 9th – 12th grade at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA. It is a national academic achievement and career development initiative of the YMCA of the USA helping youth set and pursue high educational and career goals, resulting in graduation and acceptance to an institution of higher learning. We are currently offering the following teen programs: Black Achievers, Youth & Government, Leaders Club, and Emerging Leaders. Also we offer group therapy sessions, monthly volunteer opportunities. leadership development, and mentoring services.
5 Pillars of Achievers:
- Academics
- College Knowledge
- Positive Relationships
- Life Skills
- Positive Identity
Programming Includes:
- Tutoring and mentoring support
- Leadership development opportunities through Youth & Government
- Career exploration and empowerment workshops
- College and university tours
- Scholarship application tips and practice
- Community involvement and service projects
- Friendship, fellowship and much more!
Participants can receive an individual free YMCA membership upon completing service hours and participation in leadership & mentorship program components.
Jr. Achievers
An after school summer program at the Good Shepherd YMCA* for youth in 6 – 8th grade. Students participate in activities, such as financial literacy, college knowledge, nutrition & cooking, recreation, service learning, tutoring, & more! Participants have the opportunity to receive a free individual YMCA membership upon attending 80% of program sessions, completing a community service project, and maintaining positive behavior when attending any YMCA programming at our various facilities.
Little Achievers
Little Achievers is an after school & summer program at the Good Shepherd YMCA for youth in K- 5th grade. During program students participate in activities, such as math & reading support through “Win Early Literacy” curriculum, snack & dinner, games, STEM, and more!
RPS transportation is available to the program site. Transportation requests should be sent to RPS Change of Address- Sitter Request Form (rockriverymca.org)
Youth and Government
YMCA Youth and Government offers students the opportunity to serve their schools, communities, states and nation through model government, civic engagement, advocacy, leadership and character development, service-learning and more to amplify youth voices and strengthen youth civic health.
Engaging the next generation in civic programming gives youth a voice in helping to solve community challenges, ensures that our local communities can thrive and serves as a critical step towards a long-term solution for improving our civil discourse.
The Y&G delegation meets weekly and follows the Y-USA Youth & Government program calendar. Some of the highlights include learning how a bill gets passed, meeting local and state elected officials, and a trip to the State Capitol in Springfield.
For more information about Youth & Government email Kamrin at kmuhammad@rockriverymca.org.
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