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Teen Programs

Half of the members of YMCA's nationwide are under the age of 18.  We strive to provide teens with a variety of fun programs designed to teach them responsibility and servant leadership.  The YMCA aims to help teens set goals and prepare for the future.

Rachel Giblin Teen Center Hours:
Monday-Friday            3:00 PM-8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday     1:00 PM-6:00 PM 
 

 

Middle School Madness (6th-8th grade)
Join us for the Morrison Family YMCA’s monthly Middle School Madness. Events include a DJ with a light show, basketball, video games, and much more.  One gym will be dedicated to the dance, while the other gym will be open for basketball and other games. We only host this event once a month, so don’t miss it!
Leader's Club (7th-12th grade)
The YMCA Leader's Club helps teens develop into  leaders who will have a positive impact on the community.  Teens gain valuable teamwork and volunteer experience while buidling a healthy spirit, mind and body.  Plus, at the end of the year, they have the opportunity to attend the Blue Ridge Leader School with hundreds of other teens for a week long training.  FREE to members!
Dates: February 8th-March 29 &
            April 12th-June 2nd
Time:  5:00 PM-5:45 PM
Cost:  $150/facility members
           $200/program members
Guitar Lessons (6th-12th grade)
Whether you have a basic understanding of the guitar or have never picked one up, group lessons are a wonderful way to improve your skill.  We will work on basic chords and medodies and progress at the pace that is right for you.  Participants must provide their own guitar.
Date:  March 18th
Time:  7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cost: Free/facility members
         $5/program members
Open Mic Night (6th-12th grade)
The Rachel Giblin Teen Center will host an Open Mic Night series, on the third Thursday of each month, January-May.  Whether you are an experienced group that loves to play in front of people or a musician that wants to try something new, talk with the Teen Center staff to reserve your time slot. 
Date:  March 26th
Time:  6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Cost:  $5/facility members
           $7/program members
Mario Kart Tournament (6th-12th grade)
Test your skills against your friends and win some prizes while you're at it.  Register to save your shot on the big screen.
Date:  April 23rd
Time:  8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Cost:  $15/facility members
           $20/program members
The Show (9th-12th grade)
The Show is an incredible new LIVE Concert series we will host in our Rachel Giblin Teen Center, which was designed to be the premiere live music venue for High School students in Charlotte and the region.  Each event will showcase area bands performing live on stage.
Date:  May 7th
Time:  6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Cost:  $5/facility members
           $7/program members
Madden Football Tournament (6th-12th grade)
Do you think you are the best at Madden Football?  Prove it by beating the competition.  Multiple games will run throughout the night.  There will be prizes to be won--come test your skills!
 Check out our Teen Sports  and Teen Fitness Program for Spring!


For additional information, contact:
Brian Vest
Program Director
(704)716-4630
brian.vest@ymcacharlotte.org


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