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  YMCA of Honolulu - We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities

We Build Strong Kids. Quality care when you can’t be there. YMCA programs teach your child values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

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Teen Programs (Grades 6-12)

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Club MID

In Club MID, teens will engage on a journey to discover new things about themselves, their peers and their world, while learning specific skills they can put to use in the coming years. Teens are given the freedom to grow, develop and explore at their own pace with guidance and supervision. Teens incorporate service learning, leadership, weekly excursions, and of course, fun!

Program available at: Kaimuki–Waialae, Nu‘uanu

 


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Leadership Unlimited

Leadership Unlimited is for High Schoolers who want to develop their leadership skills, while having fun with their peers. Most of the learning comes through interaction with other teens, by participating in a wide variety of activities geared toward the four major program areas: Social, Service, Personal Growth, Leadership.

Program Available at:
Nu'uanu Branch

 

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Hiroshima-Honolulu Exchange - High School

In the spirit of international cooperation, the YMCA of Honolulu and its international sister, the Hiroshima YMCA participate in an annual international exchange. The program seeks to build and grow bonds between the youth of our YMCAs. Every other year, the YMCA of Honolulu hosts a delegation from the Hiroshima YMCA, and then the YMCA of Honolulu sends a delegation up to Hiroshima, Japan.

Program available at: Central, Kaimuki, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu‘uanu, Windward

 

Teen Leadership

The Teen Leadership Program teaches valuable life skills through leadership and mandatory training activities. Teens serve as "Junior Leaders" working with children and assisting adult leaders. In addition to leadership training sessions, teens participate in social events building their confidence and problem solving skills. The program is for teens who have completed grades 7th through 11th.

Program available at: Central, Kaimuki, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nu‘uanu, Windward

 

YMCA Hawaii State Youth Legislature

This week long program is designed to strengthen and improve teens' understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary procedures. Also incorporated into this program are month long fundamental trainings that help build the confidence in each individual. It is a unique opportunity to meet new people and express their views on social issues.

Visit the Hawaii State Youth Legislature Website for more information.

 

Youth Counseling/Treatment

We have nearly 40 full-time staff members working with 4,200 teens to prevent school dropout, gang involvement and drug abuse. In January 2006 we kicked off the “Rural Youth Crime Prevention Program” working to reach middle school aged youth in Waianae, Waialua, Wahiawa and Waipahu. For more information, contact the Kalihi YMCA at (808) 848-2494.

 


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