Summer is a Time for Teens to Learn, Develop and Create
At the Y, our Summer Teen Experience program is designed to help young people ages 11-17 in 6th-12th grade improve their leadership skills, explore and create through innovation, navigate new experiences, establish healthy living habits and build positive relationships with their community.
Coming Spring 2025
Check back for more details about our 2025 Summer Teen Experience program.
130 Woodland Ave Columbus, OH 43203
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Griffin Cagle
griffin.cagle@ymcacolumbus.org
2879 Valleyview Drive Columbus, OH 43204
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Ross Baumer
ross.baumer@ymcacolumbus.org
(614) 389-4565 (Camp Office)
1640 Sandalwood Pl. Columbus, OH 43229
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Zayion Hyman
zayion.hyman@ymcacolumbus.org
(614) 389-4565 (Camp Office)
Our Goals for Teens
Achievement
Build skills to help your child accomplish their passions, talents and potential.
Belonging
Create a sense of belonging where kids feel safe and respected and can express their individuality.
Relationships
Grow friendships to demonstrate the role positive relationships play in a child's well-being.
Learning
Foster excitement for learning through STEM, reading & other enrichment activities.
Leadership
Gain insight and understanding for personal leadership development and interpersonal communication skills.
Workforce Development
Build job readiness skills by exposing youth to job and career opportunities and help them connect their long-term goals with the educational and employment steps needed to achieve them.
Innovation
Explore emerging technologies and ideologies to improve problem-solving and critical-thinking skills for today and the future.
New Experiences
Meet new people, step outside comfort zones, develop confidence and hone personal interests while improving social and emotional aptitude.
Community
Establish positive relationships with peers, neighbors, stakeholders and the environment through project-based learning and volunteering.
