News: Community Foundation awards Plymouth YMCA grant to develop teen leaders

With a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Plymouth, the YMCA will have even more opportunity to nurture the potential of teens through a new summer Leaders in Training program.

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Giving kids the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve is an area of focus for the Plymouth Family YMCA. Now, with a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Plymouth, the YMCA will have even more opportunity to nurture the potential of teens through a new summer Leaders in Training program.

Leaders in Training is for students ages 13-15 (completed eighth or ninth grade) and is focused on developing leadership skills that they can use throughout their lives. Teens fulfill 80 hours of leadership training that includes communication, setting goals and making plans to achieve them. An overnight team-building experience at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa will also be part of the two-week program.

“The Y is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” said Sage Hegdal, executive director of the Plymouth Family YMCA. “Funding from the Community Foundation of Plymouth will allow a strong start-up to this new program that will teach teens the skills they need to find meaningful internships and employment and to grow personally. We are thrilled to receive their support.”

Admittance into the program is limited through a formal application process. There are three two-week sessions available from July 6 through Aug. 14. Applications for the LIT program are available now. For information about the LIT program or to register, contact the YMCA at 734-453-2904.