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IRVING FAMILY YMCA TEEN CENTER
Tanisha Clark, Teen Director
(972) 986-8898
tclark@ymcadallas.org
YMCA Teen Center Ages 12-18
The Irving Family YMCA offers a fun and safe atmosphere for teens to be teens. Teens can be a part of our Teen Advisory Council, Youth and Government Club, Fitness Club, or just come and hang out in our teen center! In addition to this, teens can also enjoy some of the planned events such as movie nights, mixers, or various sporting events.
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SUMMER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CIT (COUNSELOR.IN.TRAINING)
WHAT IS A CIT?
Counselors In Training are Teens ages 14-17 that desire leadership training through shadowing our Day Camp counselors.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
Summer duties include: Teen camp service learning planning, Day Camp curriculum planning, & Camp counselor shadowing.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS?
Work days are 9a.m.-5p.m. CITs may come early or stay late to accommodate parent work schedule. At the start of the summer CITs must submit a schedule of known summer plans listing days out for any academic, extracurricular, family, and/or personal reasons to be sure that there is always a CIT for each Day Camp group. CITs MUST be available for all required trainings: CPR/First AID, In-House Training (May 8th) , and CIT Training.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Earn service hours, explore career optiont, learn valuable life skils, receive a letter of recommendation upon exceptional completion of summer duties, & receive first dibs for spots in Teen Excursions!
Cost: $125 for the entire summer
To Apply: Teens must fill out a YMCA employment application and be interviewed.
TEEN CAMP 2010 Options for ages (11-17)
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Middle School
Afterschool
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Irving Family YMCA After School Enrichment
EXCLUSIVE TO Irving ISD Middle Schools
Monday – Friday School Close to 6:30 pm
The Irving Family YMCA provides FREE transportation from: Crockett, Sam Houston Lamar, DeZavala, and Travis Middle Schools to the YMCA Monday-Friday from School Close - 6:30p.m. Our well trained staff promises a safe and enriching environment for your Irving ISD middle school teen that enhances their confidence, esteem, and enriches them academically. We celebrate our youth and offer a safe-haven where everyone is heard and appreciated.
Activities include: Weekly work-out sessions in our fitness center, healthy snack preparation, character development discussions and awards, occasional guest speakers, art, Friday theme days.
To Enroll: Visit the Irving Family YMCA to register your child today!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF COST.
On-site Afterschool FAQ's
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On-site Afterschool FAQ's
North Hills Preparatory Middle School Enrichment After Hours
The Irving Family YMCA is proud to announce our
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NorthHills Preparatory School Middle School Enrichment After Hours
The Irving Family YMCA is proud to announce our new collaboration with North Hills Preparatory School to provide an innovative and enriching after school program. Parents of North Hills middle school teens can expect a program that enhances their teen's abilities and compliments the values and character deeply ingrained within the culture of all YMCA youth programming (Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Citizenship, Fairness, and Trustworthiness). We promise to provide teens with a fun and safe environment with positive role models that encourage positive views of self and healthy adolescent development.
After School Enrollment Form 2010
North Hills General Info Page
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 The goals of this program are to increase political awareness and instill the importance of social action through participation. Areas where teens can participate include Legislative, Judicial, Executive Government Planners and Media. The program concludes with a District Conference at Southern Methodist University & a trip to the State Capitol in Austin, TX for State Conference where participants will get to network and compete with 500-1,000 other students from around the State. Please note that Jr. Youth and Government has one area, Legislative.
Participating Irving Clubs 2009:
Lively Point Youth Center (All levels)
Jack E. Singley Academy
North Hills Preparatory School (Jr. Y&G)
Irving Family YMCA After School Enrichment (Jr. Y&G)
Call today to start a club of your own or find a club that best fits you!
For more program information visit our State website: YMCA Texas YG
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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
The mission of the Irving YMCA Teen Advisory Board is to identify, educate, and develop future leaders who will motivate their peers and use their talents and creativity to generate innovative teen centered ideas for teens around the City of Irving.
This is Board of teens (middle school & high school aged) that represent their peers throughout the City of Irving. Home school students are strongly encouraged to apply. Possible roles on the board include: Teen Technology specialist, Community Service Committee, Y Street Team (Marketing etc.).
Current 2010 Teen Advisory Board Initiatives
To Apply Click Here
Meetings are held 1 Saturday a month. Call NOW to find out the next meeting date.
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The mission of Future Leaders of Irving (FLI) is to identify, educate, and develop our local youth to become future business and civic leaders.
Youth are chosen from all Irving ISD high schools to participate in our program. Each month youth are released from school to participate in learning sessions and field experiences with prominent leaders in the city of Irving
FLI 2010 Session Presentations
College & Resource Day: DeVry University, North Lake College, University of Dallas, University of Phoenix, & Drama Teach (Team Building)
Non-Profit Day: Irving YMCA, Brighter Tomorrows, Irving Cares, & Irving Women’s Network
Upcoming Sessions: Government Day, Transportation Day, & Private Sector Day
*Our Partners include: Irving Las-Colinas Chamber of Commerce, Irving ISD, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, & City of Irving Parks and Recreation
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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
We are proud to host Saturday Night Live brought to you by the Irving Family YMCA! Every Saturday night from 7-10p.m. Come out for karaoke, video games, bounce house, music, open gym, movies and MORE!
WHO: 6th -12th graders
WHAT: FREE karaoke, video games on the big screen, foosball, carpet ball, NEW people, bounce house, music, open gym, movies, snack bar open (must bring cash), and MORE.
WHEN: Saturday Nights from 7p.m.-10p.m. (Call to confirm)
WHERE: Irving YMCA 2200 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75061
To volunteer as a parent chaperone or to perform at these events please call (972) 986-8898.
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