YMCA Youth Leader Corps
Since 1884, the YMCA has been training the leaders of the future. YMCA Youth
Leader Corps programs are designed to help participants build skills that they can use for a lifetime! The program aims to
provide a sense of responsibility for the well-being of others and a sound foundation of formal and supervised in-service
training that prepares youth for future volunteer and employment opportunities.
YMCA Youth Leader Corps Programs feature three components:
Values Based Leadership Training - skills such as communication, event
organization, and teaching.
Volunteerism - opportunities to take part in service learning projects,
learning goals, and group activities.
Self-Government - participants will identify their own projects, learning
goals, and group activities.
In addition, participants will have opportunities to take part in area wide,
provincial and national YMCA Leader Corps programs.
The Leader Corps Experience
The Leader Corps experience is hard to beat! Spending time with friends, trying
new activities and having a great time is what Leader Corps is all about.
Our Youth Leader Corps participants work very closely within a group of
their peers and a staff advisor. Together, they learn how to work as a team, set goals and plan together, become involved in
the community, and discover ways to make a difference in the lives of others. Through involvement in the program, our leaders
usually learn a great deal about working with and getting along with others. More importantly, in time, our leaders begin to
understand themselves and their own individual strengths and weaknesses.
YMCA Youth Leader Corps is an opportunity to build skills, friendships and
experiences that truly last a lifetime!
Participants Expectations
Youth Leader Corps participants are expected to be representatives of the YMCA.
This responsibility requires participation in key YMCA events and conducting oneself in a manner reflecting the position as a
role model for YMCA participants and others in the community.
The Programs
Jr. Leaders (10 to 13 years)
Meet new friends, learn new skills, and have fun in the process! Each week, Jr Leaders will participate in games and
activities designed to build confidence and enhance self esteem.
Leaders (14 to 17 years)
In this unique values-based leadership training program, teens will learn more about themselves and others as they participate
in challenging activities, exciting adventures, and various initiative problems. Youth are challenged to develop their leadership and planning skills in various environments.
Leader Corps programs are offered at all three YMCA of Niagara Branch locations.
For exact program days and times, please follow these links to the program schedules:
St. Catharines Walker Family |
Welland/Pelham |
Niagara Falls
