LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT


POWER PLAYERS
Developing youth leaders today.

Power Players is a leadership program created to enhance personal growth, political education, critical thinking and community organizing.

Weekly sessions equip today’s youth leaders to be a positive force of change in their communities and empower youth to speak out on issues that impact them.

The goals:

  1. to create a platform for young people to believe they can create change in their community
  2. to build the capacity of youth in Cincinnati to change the nature of their role in the community
  3. to give young people access to the tools they need to make change

Program components include service learning/volunteerism, personal development, opportunities for travel and community activism.

  • For more information call 513.721.5800
  • Click here for an application!
    Applications also available at Elementz, Melrose Y, Carl Lindner Y.
  • Application Deadline January 23rd.
  • Introductory Meeting January 23rd - Hughes High School, Room 312 4:00-6:00pm

LEADERS CLUB AND PROGRAMS AT AREA BRANCHES
Teens who belong to a Leaders Club at YMCA branches get the opportunity to learn, service, socialize, travel and grow as leaders. Teens run the club by serving as Officers and members vote on all decisions affecting the club. Volunteer opportunities include leading classes, serving on branch boards, courtesy counter assistance and more. Club social activities include dances, parties, rallies, conferences, skiing, hiking and almost anything else you might want to do.

HI-Y
HI-Y is a student run experience that reaches teens to learn how to become citizen leaders. Students come together in high schools, Jr. highs, YMCAs, or community centers to form their own HI-Y group. With help from an advisor or adult mentor, teens identify what they like about their community and their school, and what they would like to change. They develop a plan and implement service projects to make these changes. HI-Y members have opportunities to network with HI-Ys throughout Ohio and West Virginia, and take advantage of statewide activities, leadership conferences, and summer leadership camp. HI-Y is a great way to make friends and have fun while making positive changes in yourself as well as your community.
For more information contact: Jana Lavelle at 859.291.0490.

YOUTH COUNCIL
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers opportunities for youth to change Cincinnati through their voices on the Youth Council. Although officers are elected at the annual Youth in City Government program, youth can serve as Cabinet members on the Youth Council. The goal of the current Youth Council, which meets monthly, is to provide valuable insight and feedback to adult community leaders about youth interests. The Youth Council defines youth issues, proposes solutions, plans action and advocacy, as well as evaluates and promotes the results.
For more information, contact: Jana Lavelle at 859.291.0490.