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The Y never turns anybody away. We're a non-profit agency devoted to helping the men, women, and children of Greenwood County learn and grow.
Upcoming Programs
Teen Leaders in Training
July 15 – August 9
This program provides teenagers with exciting opportunities to build character, self-esteem, leadership skills and team development. They experience the
success of achieving goals and developing values that will promote a lifetime of healthy activities and relationships with others. THIS CAMP DOES NOT INCLUDE TEEN ADVENTURE CAMP.
AGE RANGE: 13 – 16 years old
Teen Adventure Camp
Special Outdoor Adventure
July 8 -12
The new camp is designed for the teen who wants some adventure this summer. Camp will start on Monday at Camp Greenwood and later that morning we will
head to Greenville for some hiking and other adventures. Tuesday we will leave for Atlanta, GA where we will set up camp at Stone Mountain. Each day we will participate in a community service project and as well as free time. Other activities will include Six Flags, Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola Museum, Atlanta Braves baseball game, Laser Light show and other activities at Stone Mountain. We will return Friday afternoon.
Check out the details on our Summer Camps Page or contact Clint Richey for more information!
EXPECT GREAT TEENS
Youth Fitness Orientation Required for Youth Ages 10-15
Fit Teens Class is held each month. This class is a requirement for you ages 10-12 to utilize the cardio equipment and for ages 13-15 to use both cardio and free weight equipment.
This requirement is a response to many concerns expressed by YMCA Members over several years. First of all, there was a time when far too many youth were simply hanging out in the fitness center ‘pretending’ to work out. This caused many problems which generally led to youth being asked to leave the fitness center for various reasons. At times, the youth were just plain disruptive. At other times, however, they just had not ever been instructed on how to use our equipment properly. Secondly, we have had for years parents who had legitimate reasons for their young teen to be in the Fitness Center and wanted to find some way for those who truly want to be there for the right reason to have access to the equipment.
That’s when we developed this program! Youth will learn the proper and safest techniques to use when working out. Best of all the course teaches that exercise can be fun and beneficial no matter what your age.
Youth ages 10-12 will attend the first night of class. Teens ages 13-15 attend both nights.
Registration is at the Front Desk and includes completing a packet of information to be brought to the first class! There is no charge for the class!
Dates for Summer 2013: (all class times are 5:30-7:30pm)
June 18 and 20
July 16 and 18
August 20 and 22