YMCA Teen Development                
The YMCA provides supportive and respectful learning environments through safe, fun teen activities. Each year 30,000 teens participate in our Y teen programs. We embrace developmental assets, which are the building blocks young people need to become healthy, caring and competent adults. The more assets youth have, the more likely they are to act in positive ways, bounce back from difficult situations and avoid risky behavior.

Teen Video
To learn more about Teen Programs at the YMCA, including Phoenix, visit YMCA Teen Video. It's quick, we promise.

Teen Division
The YMCA Teen Division offers Phoenix training, a teen transformation program that helps youth take responsibility for their choices through an intensive weekend session followed by several follow ups where teens set goals and establish a purpose for their lives. 
 

Family Wellness Center Youth Programs
In our YMCA Family Wellness Facilities at Clark County and Sherwood we have classes and programs for teens, varying between locations, which include strength training, martial arts and swimming. 

• Sherwood Teen Center at the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA offers a safe, fun environment to be among friends and peers
• Youth Sports at the Clackamas Family YMCA, Clark County Family YMCA, Beaverton Hoop YMCA, Mt. Hood Youth Sports, Westside Youth Sports and Sherwood Regional Family YMCA encourages teens to work as a team to build positive identity and to lead healthy lifestyles 
• At Beaverton Hoop YMCA teens can participate in recreational or competitive sports as well as fun community activities, including our teen dances

Camp Collins Teen Programs
At YMCA Camp Collins we offer Counselors in Training, an intense, two-week program that focuses on the leadership skills it takes to be a strong counselor. Youth can also participate in Teen Camp, which emphasizes self-discovery, teamwork, personal responsibility and positive communication in a two-week session. We also have Questor Unit of Residence Camp, which leads campers through an all day challenge program that emphasizes team building and specialty programming with activities allowing campers to explore and enjoy exciting and challenging activities.