New Programs for Teens Available at South Mountain YMCA

The South Mountain YMCA has announced its newest activities for teens, ranging from day trips to skills training.

The full schedule is below. Interested persons may contact the enrichment director, Tommy Donaldson, at tdonaldson@metroymcas.org for more information.

Teen Trip Saturday, grades 5 - 10

A day trip to Jenkinson’s Pier is available this Saturday for $30. The bus leaves from the YMCA, located at 13 Jefferson Avenue in Maplewood, at 9:30 a.m. and returns promptly at 5 p.m. To register for the trip, please visit the registration page and return the form to the YMCA.

Friday Night Game Night, grades 5-8

There will be two hours of gym games every Friday in the YMCA gym from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Registration is not required. There is a $10 drop-in charge.

American Red Cross Babysitting Course, grades 5-8

This Red Cross-certified training session will teach 11-15 year olds how to properly care for infants and schoolchildren. Participants will learn how to prepare for an emergency, illness, first aid, rescue breathing, appropriate child care, decision-making skills and child development. The session uses videos, activities and hands-on training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the American Red Cross at the end of the course. The training session takes place Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required. The fee is $120 for members and $160 for non-members. Please visit the registration page and return the form to the YMCA to attend this event.

Teen Leaders Interact Club, grades 7-12

The teen-service club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The group plans monthly service projects around the YMCA and the community. The programs are intended to teach teens to be responsible community leaders. This is a free program. Please contact Tommy Donaldson at tdonaldson@metroymcas.org if your teen is planning on attending. The first meeting took place Sept. 11. The club will meet again Sept. 25.