The Teen Staff Academy, Formally the Youth Development Summit, has been designed to meet the needs of staff who want to build a stronger foundation for their work with teens. 

The key focus of Teen Staff Academy is learning and discussing the core principles of three important YMCA programs – Achievers, Leaders Club and Youth in Government.

For staff looking to start one of these programs at their local Y, Teen Staff Academy is an invaluable resource.

Academy Fundamentals:

• Introduction into signature teen programming
• Budgeting
• Marketing
• Resources and staffing
• Tremendous peer networking opportunities!