Helping Youth & Teens Reach Their Full Potential
Young people are the future, and like the rest of us, they need ways to support their minds, bodies, and spirits. At the Y, there are opportunities for youth and teens to try new things and explore their interests in a safe space.
Adventure Team-Building
Our Adventure Education programs foster personal growth, increased self-esteem, and social-emotional learning for thousands of participants.
Changemaker Academy
The Changemaker Academy is a paid internship and job training program for MetroWest area high school students ages 14-19.
LIT and Program
Youth and teens can develop their team-building and leadership skills as a Leader-in-Training (LIT) or Counselor-in-Training (CIT). They will have opportunities to work with their peers, younger children, and the community.
Aquatic Leaders Club
Swim Instructor Development (Ages 14-17)
Encourages leadership development in the area of aquatic instruction with the goal to prepare and motivate participants to become swim lesson instructors through a separate certification course.
Stay tuned for the next session!
Y Nights
Grades 6-8
On most Saturday nights during the school year, we close the Framingham Branch for our free youth-only Y Nights. Youth can choose from a variety of activities that may include basketball, indoor gaga ball, ping pong, and swimming. They may also have access to the Youth and Family and turf areas of our Wellness Center.
Teen Center
Monday through Friday
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Teens can connect; listen to music; and play ping pong, e-games, and board games in this new, supervised space.
The Teen Center is located in Studio B on the first floor of the Framingham Branch.
The Y Feeds Kids
Don't forget that teens can also access free, healthy meals on weekday afternoons.