YMCA Youth Achievers

Youth Achievers helps students discover their potential through mentorship, career exploration and leadership development. Participants build skills, connections and a clearer path toward college, careers and life.

Youth in Government

Learn how government works, explore important issues, strengthen public speaking skills and discover how your voice can make an impact.

Y-Corps

Y-Corps is a service-learning experience where students serve communities, practice philanthropy and advocate for their team and the YMCA movement.

National Changemakers Summit

High school students identify an important issue in their community and develop a youth-led project designed to address it. Selected student leaders represent their project at the national summit.

Middle School Day Camp

Designed for students in grades 6-8, Middle School Camp combines activities, sports, outings and field trips while helping campers build confidence, responsibility and character.

Specialty Camps

Teen-friendly summer options may include:

• Swim Camp
• Junior Lifeguarding
• Triathlon
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Flag Football
• Pickleball
• Cross Country and Track & Field
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Camp Greenville

Camp Greenville offers overnight adventure and base camp experiences for rising 7th-12th graders.

• Division 3: Rising grades 7-9
• Division 4: Rising grades 10-12

Day Camp Leadership Programs

Older campers can begin developing leadership skills through hands-on summer experiences.

• Leader in Training: Rising 8th grade
• Counselor in Training: Rising 9th grade

Teen Sports

Sports opportunities for middle school and teen participants may include:

• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Cross Country

Swim Academy

Swim Academy helps swimmers ages 7-17 develop competitive swim skills through Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

Teen & Adult Swim Lessons

Ages 13+ can build confidence in the water, improve stroke technique and develop stronger swimming skills through progressive lesson levels.

Project Strength

A four-week program for young women ages 13-18 focused on confidence, strength, body positivity and learning proper strength-training techniques.

Sports Performance Training

One-on-one sports performance training is available for athletes looking for individualized support and development.

Special Olympics Swim Practice

Swim opportunities are available for youth ages 7-18 through Special Olympics programming.

Middle School Afterschool

Available during the school year from August through May. Programs operate from 2:00-6:00 PM.

Transportation

Bus transportation is available from select middle schools to participating YMCA locations. Routes and participating schools vary by branch.

Babysitting Certification

Ages 11-17 can learn fundamental babysitting skills including supervision, caregiving, safety and how to respond to illness or injury.

Volunteer at the Y

Teens can make a difference by volunteering with YMCA programs. Current opportunities vary by location and program needs.

Internships

The YMCA of Greenville participates in paid high school internship opportunities through LaunchGVL and Greenville County Schools' work-based learning model.

Work at the Y

The YMCA of Greenville hires employees beginning at age 16. A job at the Y can be a great way to gain experience, build skills and make an impact in your community.