Current Teen Calendars of Events
(March 2010)
Click one of the following for a PDF download:
 
    TEEN CENTER
 
Teens grades:  6 - 12
 
Join your friends and hang out! The Teen Center is loaded with a 50" big screen TV with cable, stage with karaoke and Dance Dance Revolution,snack area,internet computers, foosball, Sony Play-Station 2, Nintendo 64, pool table, ping pong,stereo, Guitar Hero, board games, a place to lounge around, homework areas, and much more. A staff member is on hand at all times to supervise, help with homework or challenge you in a game of pool.
 
    • MOVIE AND PIZZA NIGHT IS EVERY WEDNESDAY
      AT 5:30 PM.
    • ALSO WATCH FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND POOL
      TOURNAMENTS.
 
    Hours:     Monday - Friday  4:00 - 9:00 pm
                    Saturdays  12:00 - 3:00 pm
                    Days Off School  12:00 - 9:00 pm
 
    Fee:  Y Member  FREE
            General Public  Daily Fee
 
    YMCA TEEN LEADERS CLUB
 
Grades:  7 - 12
 
Teen Leaders participate in recreational activities, YMCA and community volunteer projects, leadership rallies, service learning projects, fundraising, and numerous other activities. Members in good standing receive a YMCA youth membership and reduced rates on special trips and activities.
 
Meetings are every other Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Teen Center.
 
    You don't have to be a member to join us and it is FREE!
 
  TEEN NIGHT
   
    Grades:  6 - 12
 
    Teens, Saturday nights are your nights at the YMCA! Open exclusively for
    Portage County Teens, Saturday Night Y features:
        • Open Gym Activites
        • DJ System Music & Snacks
        • Dance Dance Revolution
        • Teen Center Billirds, Foosball, Ping Ping, Big Screen TV,
            Raquetball, Walleyball,
            Swimming (3rd Saturday of every month)
        • Time & Space to socialize and hang out
        » Watch for Special Events, Tournament nights and dances

Dates/Times:    
7:00 - 10:30 pm
January 16, 23, 30
Febraury 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22
June 5
(Subject to cancellation due to special events and holidays)
 
You don't have to be a member to join us and it is FREE!
      
    GIRL'S NIGHT OUT (September to May)
   
Grades:  4 - 8
 
"GNO" is an opportunity for girls to face and prepare for all of the changes during this time in their lives especially Junior High and High School. Topics and activities may include friends, movie nights, stressand relaxation, self-defense, fitness classes team building, service projects, career options, making smart choices, nutrition, and more!
 
You don't have to be a member to join us and it is FREE!
Participants can receive reduced rates on special trips and activities.
 
Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in Teen Center.
 
For additional information or questions about teen programs please contact Jamie at 342-2980 ext. 326 or email at jlinzmeier@spymca.org.
 
   YMCA ADVENTURE CLUB (September to May)
 
Grades:  5 - 9
 
Like to go rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, mountain biking or do other outdoor adventure/ environmental activities? Looking for more adventure? Then this club is for you!  Participants will learn new skills as well as plan and organize various adventures like snowshoeing, skiing, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing and other adventure activities.
 
You don't have to be a member to join us and it is FREE!
    Meetings are held every other Thursday at 6:00 pm
    in the Teen Center. New members are always welcome!

   YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERMENT (October to February)

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Teens grades:  7 - 12
Junior and High School Students learn how our lawmaking process works through participation in this fun and challenging Statewide and National YMCA program. Come to the introductory meeting to find out how you can be one of over 400 students who convene for 3 days in the legislative chambers of the State Capitol in Madison each year. You may even be selected to our Wisconsin Delegation that goes to the National YMCA Affairs Convention in Washington D.C.!
 
If you are interested in joining Youth In Government, or if you are returning from last year, it is important you attend one of our first meetings.