Stokes Family YMCA
Teens
Summer Day Camps
YMCA Day Camps, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps and Teen Camps provide a safe, fun environment to experience a wide range of activities. Day, Sport and Specialty Camps are available at all our YMCA branch locations.
Now offering online registration
For more information about YMCA Camps, and to register online click here.
Babysitting Training & Certification
Be the coolest and safest babysitter in town after getting your American Red Cross Babysitting Certification. Join the interactive, hands on babysitting training class to enhance your skills of taking care of children. Sign up with friends to make it even more fun! In the end, you will know how to better market yourself as a babysitter to help get those jobs to earn some cash!
When
March 8th, 2012 9am- 4pm April 5th, 2012 9am- 4pm
May 24th, 2012 9am- 4pm July 10, 2012 10am- 5pm
August 8th, 2012 10am- 5pm December 27th, 2012 9am- 4pm
(Just one session is required)
Registration
Please register 5 days prior to class date, so materials can be ordered and arrive for the class on time. For example, the March 8th class- please register by March 3rd
Must register & make payment with the membership desk. Maximum number of participants per class is 10.
Download Registration Form here
Where
Stokes Family YMCA
Who
Anyone aged 11- 15 years old
What to Bring
Baby doll for skills demonstrations, lunch, snack and something to drink
Cost
$59 per person- members or potential members
Contact
Misty Cummings for more information, m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org or 336-985-9622
Teen Strength Training
Ages: 14-15 years
This class will teach teens, age how to create a strength workout plan to target their needs and the proper techniques for using free weight equipment. After completion of this course, teens will be able to use free weights on their own in our fitness center.
Leaders Club
Leaders Club is for 13-18 year olds that focuses on physical fitness, volunteerism and building leadership qualities. The club has open enrollment from September to November, meets once a week, conducts fundraisers, helps with youth sports and other YMCA programs and attends Blue Ridge Leaders School in June each year. Leaders Club gives teens an opportunity to give back to their community and develop close friendships with other teens and members of the YMCA.
Being involved in Leaders Club gives you an opportunity to have great references for college applications, job applications and, if interested, a good way to show you are capable of working at the YMCA. Through this volunteer club you learn a lot about the YMCA and it gives you the opportunity to show you are dedicated, dependable and hard worker.
Contact Misty Cummings for more information at m.cummings@ymcanwnc.org.
Youth & Government
Youth and Government is a “Hands-on” experience involving the state government for high school students. It is an educational program that increases awareness of the governmental process and develops skills in the areas of personal development, self-esteem, and leadership. Teens will learn and work on news reporting, writing, debating, and lobbying for or against bills.
The teens in the program take a weekend long trip to Raleigh, where the students present and debate Bills in the State Legislative Building.
You can get more information at your high school or with Misty Cummings at the Stokes Family YMCA.
PACES
Program for Active Children Eating Smarter
Ages: 10 – 15 years
Do you have adolescents 10-15 years of age who are challenged with achieving a healthy weight? Would you like them to learn more about healthy eating, exercise and lifestyle habits while having a great time?
The PACES (Program for Active Children Eating Smarter) program is a 12-week program where young people will learn about nutrition and engage in exercising and fun activities. The result is that they’ll develop healthy lifestyle habits while building self-esteem and confidence. They will exercise while playing games including Dance Dance Revolution, Xbox Kinect, Expresso Bike Racing. In addition organized outdoor activities are included.
Parents must provide transportation to and from the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA. Please contact Laura Blackwell at l.blackwell@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 721-2100 x 6281 to learn more about this excellent program designed to help young people develop lifelong healthy habits.
Youth Arts Programs
The Winston Lake Family YMCA Youth Arts programs create activities that guide youth and teens towards a successful future through programs that increase developmental assets and build positive character traits. These programs are based out of the Winston Lake Family YMCA but everyone is invited to join!
Please contact Andrea Hicks at a.hicks@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 724-9205 for more information.
Youth Arts Programs include:
Boss Drummers
The Boss Drummers are a recreational / competitive drum line dedicated to instilling discipline and team building in young men and women through their dedication and hard work in drumming.
Ages: Grades 7 – 12
Registration: Ends September 15th
Cost: $75 ($60 for the first 30 Youth Arts Program participants). Financial assistance available.
Jazzy Jumpers
The Jazzy Jumpers are a rope skipping demonstration program which offers a creative approach towards physical fitness through jumping rope. This is an activity that expands their minds and helps develop creativity by choreographing their own routines. Participants must be in grades K-12
Registration: August 1st – September 15th.
Cost: $75 ($60 for the first 30 Youth Arts Program participants). Financial Assistance Available
Mo Lucas High Steppers/Jr. Mo Lucas High Steppers
The Mo Lucas High Steppers are a majorette program dedicated to instilling the values of leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, and character through marching. Participants must be in grades 6-12 to participate in the Mo Lucas High Steppers. Participants must be ages 6-10 to participate in the Jr. Mo Lucas High Steppers.
Registration: August 1st – September 15th
Cost: $75 ($60 for the first 30 Youth Arts Program participants). Financial Assistance available.
Y-Movements
Y-Movements is a new hip-hop dance troupe open to young women ages 5 to 18. A YMCA membership is not required.
Registration: Ends September 15th
Cost: $75 ($60 for the first 30 Youth Arts Program participants). Financial Assistance available.
Mo Lucas Step Team
The Mo Lucas Step Team is an all male step team designed to instill the characteristics of leadership and brotherhood.
Registration: August 1st – September 15th
Cost: $75 ($60 for the first 30 Youth Arts Program participants). Financial assistance available.
T.A.C. (Teen Advisory Council)
The Youth Arts Program Teen Advisory Council (T.A.C.) is a council comprised of leaders of all of the Youth Arts Program programs. The goal of the group is to provide input from a youth perspective, brainstorm ideas to develop effective programs for youth and develop leadership skills.
The council participates in various leadership workshops as well as community events. Below is a picture of the Winston Lake Jazzy Jumpers and Mo Lucas High Steppers Leaders at the Christian Leadership Conference at YMCA Camp Hanes.
International Achievers
The International Achievers program addresses the growing drop-out rate for Hispanic/Latinos, and reaches out to ESL high school students. By partnering with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and Hispanic and/or bilingual community professionals, whom we call Adult Achievers, a career-based curriculum is used to show students the value and importance of a high school diploma. The program will be offered at 4 high schools this year: Reynolds, North Forsyth, Parkland Magnet and East Forsyth High Schools. Students will enjoy special guests from careers of their interest, Lunch & Learn events, field trips and activities, the opportunity to job shadow, and end-of-year celebration, and more!
For more information, contact Malida Valezquez, International Achievers Program Coordinator. Malida Valezquez can be reached at (336) 722-9772 x 244.
Se Habla Español. Ponerse en contacto con Malida Valezquez at (336) 722-9772 x 244.
Black Achievers
The YMCA Black Achievers program is an academic achievement and career development initiative for middle school and high school youth and teens. The high school program is referred to as the Black Achievers Program and the middle school program is referred to as Youth Achievers, although both are operated under the umbrella of the Black Achievers Program. The name “Black Achievers” represents and describes the historical origin and mission of the program. However, today, the YMCA Black Achievers program is like the national YMCA movement, multi-racial and the Winston Lake Achievers program currently consists of students of numerous racial and ethnic groups.
Learn more about the Black Achievers program.
To become a Teen Achiever or an Adult Achiever, please contact Andrea Y. Hicks for more information at a.yancey@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 724-9205 x 114.