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The Leaders School Program and Goals

2012 School Leadership Director's Letter The Program and Goals The Facts School Photos School Application Guest Book 2012 Management Team

THE PROGRAM


  • The YMCA Leaders School program is designed to meet the needs of the individual teen by providing them with skill development and valuable personal and group living experiences. The teens participate in a structured program that includes:

  • Leadership and teaching skills in Aquatics, Physical Education and Special Interest areas

  • Character Development and Values Education

  • Elective programs in a broad area of interests

  • Special programs and events including an induction ceremony, banquet and dance
       

 THE GOALS OF YMCA NORTHEAST LEADERS SCHOOL

To supplement the work of the local YMCA in training its young people who have demonstrated leadership potential

To offer a mentoring experience with volunteers and professionals to stimulate their continuing interest in the work of the YMCA

To introduce methods of teaching and leadership skills, qualifying them in turn to initiate training in their own YMCA

To enhance leadership capabilities including teaching and performance skills in physical education, aquatics, recreation, character development and other areas of YMCA youth work

To acquire the human relations skills necessary to translate personal values into positive action