The Sussex County YMCA is committed to working with an underserved age group in our community, teens!  From Leaders and Writing Clubs to Teen Nights and Babysitters Training, we have many programs to help teens grow in spirit, mind and body. Our Teen staff are a specially selected group of young adults who demonstrate and teach the YMCA core values and portray positive role models for all of the teens involved in our programs.

The following programs are being offered for the Spring II Session which begins April 26th.  Registration begins online on April 5th for facility members.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING (11 – 15 yrs)
Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a great babysitter, including decision making skills, first aid and basic care skills.
All participants receive a Babysitter’s Handbook and earn an American Red Cross Babysitter’s training certificate upon completion
of the course.

Dates TBA
Members $60 Non-Members $70

AMERICAN REDCROSS GUARDSTART PROGRAM (11 – 14 yrs)
Learn rescue techniques, safety policies and the responsibilities of becoming a future certified lifeguard.

Saturdays 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Members $100 Program Members $150
or FREE for the 7th Grade Memberships!

SPEED AND AGILITY SPORTS TRAINING (12 – 16 yrs)
This program focuses on speed, agility and coordination, strength and power, mobility and flexibility, energy systems and injury
prevention. Suitable for athletes of all levels.

Thursday 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Members $64 Non-Members $96

TEEN LEADERS CLUB (Grades 6th – 12th)
Members meet on a weekly basis, working closely with their peers and a counselor on skill- and character-building activities, as well
as on planning and organizing club projects.

Wednesdays (September – June) 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Members only: $20 per year club dues

TEEN NIGHTS AT THE Y (Grades 6th – 8th)
If you are interested in meeting new people and making new friends, swimming, taking part in fun games and activities, and trying
something new, then Teen Night is for you! Check out our website www.sussexcountyymca.org for a complete list of Teen
Nights and themes.

1st and 3rd Friday of the month 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Members $3 Non-Members $5

TEEN TRAINING WORKSHOPS (13 – 16 yrs)
Learn the basics of working with strength machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment, including proper warm-up, lifting
technique, exercise principles, cool-down, flexibility and tracking workouts. After completing the course teens will be allowed use of
the Wellness Center.

Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Included in Membership, Pre-registration required.

TEEN FITNESS (12 – 16 yrs)
This program focuses on developing speed, agility and coordination,strength and power, mobility and flexibility, energy systems
and injury prevention through games and drills. Perfect for any teen who wants to have fun and be active.

Saturday 12 Noon – 1:00pm
Included in Membership