TEENS at the MIDDLESEX Y
WE WANT YOU HERE!
The Middlesex Y welcomes teens to come and visit as often as possible
Contact our
Teen Coordinator
Antwon Hawkins
(860) 343-6229
ahawkins@midymca.org
Receive all the latest updates & information about teen activities happening at the Y!
Join our e-mail list today for the latest updates.
Thanks to Andre Drummond, current player for the NBA's 76ers, the Middlesex Y is able to offer qualifying teens a free 1 year membership to the Y.
Space is limited so apply soon!
TEEN PROGRAMMING AT YOUR Y
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Friday Nights
7:00pm - 9:00pm
For teens in 6th-9th grade
& Andre's All-Stars Members.
$3 entry fee for non Y members
Free entry for active Y members
Face masks may be required
at this time.
Pizza, Snacks & Drink
are available
Come to: Play Basketball,
Use the Fitness Center
Play Games, Karaoke, Paint, & Lounge
You Can Also Register When You Arrive
To Subscribe to TEEN VIBE, e-mail the word "subscribe" to: teenvibect@gmail.com
Become a TEEN VIBE contributor!
We hold weekly meetings each
Thursdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meetings are conveniently held online
Open to Middle & High School Students
You do not have to attend meetings regularly to submit your content for publishing
TEEN VIBE is a partnership program with the Russell Library and meets once a week to create monthly newsletters throughout the school year that are for teens - by teens, as well as the community.
Click Here to see how to submit your content
View Issues of TEEN VIBE
Subscribe to TEEN VIBE by emailing the word
"subscribe" to: teenvibect@gmail.com
Girls Leadership
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"REAL AS ME"
Currently running at Beman Middle School
1 Wilderman's Way Middletown, CT
Wednesdays from 4pm - 5pm
part of the Century 21 afterschool programming
Build skills in:
Leadership, Team-building, Communication, Career-Readiness, Self-Confidence, Resiliency, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution & more
Our program is lead by a trained female instructor who has a vested interest in seeing young ladies build strong futures.
If you would like to learn more information about this amazing program for girls, contact our Teen Coordinator today.
TEEN FIT 365
Join & Participate All Year Long
Earn Rewards for your Fitness
Teen Fit 365 is a free, year-round health & wellness program for teens of all ages
Y Membership Not Required to Participate
As a participant, you will receive a tracking calendar that provides all the information you'll need to get started. This Personal Activity Calendar (PAC) will allow you to earn points & rewards throughout the year.
Begin Anytime Throughout The Year
As a member of Teen Fit 365, you will be able to visit the Y twice a month for teen groups fitness sessions.
Your PAC will have details inside to get you started.
Teens Restore
Transform the Old into Something New!
Coming: Spring of 2022
Work with your hands & tools to restore and up-cycle items
Grades 7th-12th
This program is in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Cromwell, CT
Do you enjoy working with your hands and coming up with creative solutions for under-used items/furniture?
Well, look no further.
Teens Restore is a program you can join to put your creativity and craft to work.
Teen Advisory Board
Impact Teen Programming at the Middlesex Y
Teen ages 13-18 can join to help the Y build quality events & programs for teens
The Y can truly use your help in making activities/programs more impactful and attractive for teens. By listening to Y staff discuss mission objectives and sharing your thoughts and ideas, you will be providing support to teens for generations to come.
Meetings on the First Tuesdays of Every Month from 3:30pm-4:30pm
You do not need to be a YMCA member to join/participate.
Food & Beverage will be provided during each meeting.
Writer's Block
Poetry,
Songs,
Comedy &
Short Stories
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Write, Share, & Listen
Open Mic
For teens in 7th-12th grade
Mondays from 3:45pm - 5pm
Runs from September through June
If you are someone who enjoys to write poetry, songs, short-stories, or comedy and want to potentially share your craft with others, this may be the program for you.
Show Us What You've Got!
Don't miss the opportunity to collaborate with others and even have your work showcased inside
TEEN VIBE.
Your voice has a new platform to be heard with
Writer's Block
Teens Take Action
Volunteering &
Community Service
Are you a teen who is looking to serve your community and gain community service/volunteering time?
then join
Y Teens Take Action
TTA
When you join the Y's TTA volunteer program, you'll be serving your community twice a month in group service projects that you get to help brainstorm, and organize to achieve the team's objectives for serving your community.
Requirements for becoming a TTA volunteer:
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Be a current High School student or between 14-18 yrs old.
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Attend at least one volunteering event/ meeting each month.
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Be a team player, put forth a good effort, communicate with others.