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Youth Development
 YMCA
Great South Bay
YMCA of Long Island
 

Teen Programs

The Y is committed to helping teens become productive, self-assured young adults.
To that end, we provide them with a safe, fun environment, offering programs and
services in an atmosphere that promotes strong character development.



Friday Night TGIF Pre-Teen
(Ages 8 to 13 years)
TGIF Pre-Teen is held on Friday nights from 7:00- 9:15 pm It provides “tweens” with an opportunity to interact in a safe environment while Mom and Dad have a night to themselves! This free program includes lots of activities including use of the pool, basketball, arts and crafts, karate, dance, special events, teen-rec room, and much more! 
Pre-registration is required.
Contact Sharde Lamneck ext.181 or shardel@ymcali.org for more information.
Saturday Night Teen Center
(Ages 13-17)
Sponsored in part by Town of Islip C.D.A.
Saturday Night Teen Center is held on Saturday nights from 7:00-10:00 pm from October – May. This free program includes swimming, basketball, dance, fitness, cooking, breakdancing, karate, special events, and much more! It is closely supervised by trained Y staff. To join, participants must complete a teen orientation and have parents complete/sign a permission slip.

**The final night of this program will be on Saturday, May 19th. We will be restarting the program on Saturday, October 13th 2012. 


Contact Steve Madeloni, ext. 182 stevem@ymcali.org for more information.


Teen Rec Lounge
(Ages 7 – 15)
Open to Y Members during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
Sunday 8 am – 12 pm


• Please show YMCA membership card to Teen Rec Attendant
• Parent must sign in child
• Parent must indicate where he or she will be in the building
• Parent MUST remain in the building
• Child is NOT permitted to leave Teen Rec Lounge without parent
• Parent is responsible to escort child to restroom

For questions, please contact Steve Madeloni at (631) 665-4255 x182.

 
Weekday Teen Drop In Rec Center
(Ages 13-17)
The Teen Drop In Rec Center offers local teens the use of a teen lounge, computer center, gymnasium, and various specialty programs. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00-6:00 pm. Activities include basketball, crafts, dance, fitness, teen-rec lounge, computers, special events, among others. Registration is ongoing and is open to all teens. To join participants must complete a teen orientation and have parents complete/sign a permission slip.

**The last day of this program will be on Friday, May 18th. We will be restarting the program on Tuesday, September 25th. 

Contact Steve Madeloni ext. 182 or
stevem@ymcali.org for more information. 
Leaders Club
(Ages 13-18)
Leaders Club is geared towards young people expressing an interest
in learning leadership skills and meeting like-minded individuals. The teens
gain valuable work experience and become involved in community activities.
This is a great community service opportunity.
The program includes exciting trips, fundraisers and special events as well
as the opportunity to meet lots of new friends! Meetings take place Tuesday
from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Contact Sharde Lamneck ext.181 or shardel@ymcali.org for more information