Leaders Club at the East Jefferson YMCA is a group of teens in grades 9 - 12 organized for the purpose of developing youth as leaders and fostering a culture of service. It also provides members with knowledge and training that will help them to better serve others and to shape a healthy lifestyle for themselves.
A storied background:
Leaders Club has run at East Jefferson since the opening of this location – 25 years to be precise. Recently the Youth Program Department re-vamped the program, adding social events, service opportunities, group fitness, and more for students interested in developing their leadership skills in a more holistic manner.
Leaders Club forges deep bonds while giving students the platform to make a difference in their community.
The details:
Leaders Club is a 36 week program with 16 learning sessions. It meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and has a variety of perks and requirements, ranging from social events to service events to fundraising events. There’s even a fitness component! The social events have included bowling, movie nights, pool parties, sports events, and more! There are also many learning adventures including group fitness, kayaking, a ropes course, and most importantly, there are opportunities to give back to the community through service with the YMCA’s Kids Night Out events, child care, community care, hunger outreach, and health awareness.
At the end of the program the participants have the chance to attend the Blue Ridge Leaders' School, as long as the participant has fulfilled the fundraising requirement. The purpose of Blue Ridge Leaders’ School is teen leadership development through YMCA health and physical education. The experience of attending Blue Ridge Leaders' School, located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, is life changing and unforgettable.
For more information about the specific requirements of Leaders Club and to pick up an application, visit the East Jefferson YMCA, or check out our website here.
