 Middle School After-School Teen Center
Northwest YMCA
20803 Alves Dr.
Cupertino, CA
(408) 351-2423 |
Hyde Middle School
19325 Bollinger Rd.,
Cupertino, CA
(408) 252-6290 x 250 |
Monday-Friday 3:00–6:30 pm
Teens can come Afterschool to study, play sports, participate in enrichment activities, such as cooking, arts, music, and service projects, or just relax and hang out. Teens can meet new friends and have fun. In addition, the YMCA provides teens an opportunity to learn leadership skills and get involved in a series of volunteer and fundraising projects.
Y-University
Miller Middle School
6151 Rainbow Dr., San Jose
(408) 497-4039
At Y-University (Y-U), middle school teens participate in leadership activities, such as service-learning, public speaking, and group building, and club activities from gardening and drawing to photography and drama. Y-Uers are provided a quiet area and time to do homework and participate in the California YMCA Youth & Government’s Model United Nations program..
Middle School Teen Events
The Northwest YMCA will host monthly teen events at the branch. Events range from dances to “flick n’ floats” to talent shows. All middle school teens are welcome!
Middle School Teen Center Recess
Come spend a fun filled week at the Northwest YMCA Teen Center! Activities include group games, cooking projects, swimming, and walking field trips to local parks. The highlights of each week are field trips that range from bowling to amusement parks.
Leader in Training Program (LIT)
Each summer here at the Northwest YMCA we offer Teen Leadership Camps as part of our Summer Day Camp Program. Teen Leadership Camps are specifically designed for our future leaders. The program operates in three phases:
Leadership I (Phase I)
This phase is for the first time leader. During the week teens will develop basic leadership skills; enjoy team building activities; receive training in behavior and risk management, supervision, and water safety; observe camp staff; and learn camp songs.
Leadership II (Phase II)
Our 2nd phase drives deeper into more advanced leadership skills, team building, YMCA history and mission, character and asset development, diversity issues, inclusion and self-evaluation.
Leaders In Training Fieldwork (Phase III)
LIT Fieldwork enables teens to put the leadership skills learned in the first two phases to the test. Teens are placed into camps with trained YMCA Staff. They assist directors, help lead games, lead arts and crafts, and sing camp songs. LITs also lead a group activity with their campers and are evaluated by staff at the end of the week. LIT teens are not staff and will not be left alone with the younger campers. |
YMCA Youth and Government
These statewide programs promote hands-on learning about democracy and leadership, as well as our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
YMCA Model Legislature & Court (MLC)
(Grades 9-12)
Delegates spend months gearing up for the week that they “take over” the Capitol. In this mock government program we travel to Camp Roberts twice for our training and elections conferences, and the highlight of this program is our Sacramento trip where we spend five days. Weekly meetings prepare students for this experience.
• Expand awareness of and engagement in our legislative process.
• Teach public speaking skills
• Develop leadership skills
• Promote social development and fellowship with peers
• Enhance personal growth reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
All weekly meetings are held at the Northwest YMCA.
6th YMCA Model United Nations (MUN)
(Grades 6-9)
It’s Your World!” Come and be apart of this award-winning delegation! Participants take on the roles of Ambassadors of countries to address global issues, write resolutions, discover other cultures, and make new friends. This program also includes a training summit at Camp Roberts and the Model United Nations Conference in Pasadena, California. MUN is designed to:
• Expand awareness of and engagement in global issues
• Teach public speaking skills
• Develop leadership skills
• Promote social development and fellowship with peers
• Enhance personal growth reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
All meetings are held at the Northwest YMCA.
Youth Strength Training & Nutrition
Throughout the school year, our Northwest YMCA Health & Fitness staff will be on site at our child care centers to engage the children in a variety of physical activities. Also, in a structured setting, we create a lively and educational opportunity for your children to learn what they need to know about the importance of staying healthy. This includes discussions on nutrition and diet, general health and fitness concerns, and disease and injury prevention.
Dodge Ball League (Ages 9 to 14)
Our Dodge Ball leagues are designed for all ability levels. The only prerequisite is that participants are open to learning about fair play and teamwork.
Youth Breakdancing/DJing
During our breakdancing workshop students warm-up with stretching exercises and learn: toprocks, footwork, freezes and power moves. In our DJing classes each student will develop their individual style, distinctive rhythm and be taught such skills as “scratching” and “beat-matching.” This workshop is sure to bring out the creative and imaginative side in every participant. Refer to our Fall Group Exercise schedule for class times. Free to Facility Members
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