Youth Leaders Program

Future Leaders Assemble!

The YMCA of Niagara is excited to introduce the YMCA Youth Leaders Program (YLP), where youth can realize their potential today and help them become leaders of tomorrow.

Our 10-week program gives youth aged 13 to 15 years old a safe space to explore and develop leadership skills that will help them prepare for the new challenges that lie ahead.  We have planned YLP around the principles of fun and inclusion and will have participants out of their chair and diving into core leadership skills such as working in teams, effective communication and decision making.  They will be asked to look inward, challenged to take on new tasks and, in the end, think about what comes next.  YLP is not just about discovering what type of leader you are now, but also about getting you started on the path to where you want to be in the future.

Benefits of YLP

• Small group size allows participants to engage and interact with program leaders, guests and participants that would not be possible in larger group settings.
• Discover your leadership style and develop your skills in a fun and experiential way.
• Begin to build your network of personal and professional contacts
• Learn how you can apply your newfound skills to volunteer or employment opportunities.
• And so much more!