Teen Programs

Youth Leadership Pinellas

Youth Leadership Pinellas (YLP) is a joint program of Leadership Pinellas and the YMCA of the Suncoast.  Leadership Pinellas is non-partisan and in no way is a political activist group.  The daily operation, class organization, and program management of Youth Leadership Pinellas is managed through a partnership with the YMCA of the Suncoast.

YLP Brochure

YLP Application

YLP Reference Form

NEW Tae Kwon Do Class

Come and enjoy a great Tae Kwon Do class at the High Point Branch YMCA. This class is for kids, teens, and adults. Learn self-defense, discipline, and strengthening drills. If you are looking to improve your cardiovascular health, flexibility, character while having fun this class is for you!  Se habla Espanol!

Age: 4-17
Fee/monthly: $50 Facility & Program Members; $65 Non-Members
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4 - 4:45 pm

Age: 18 and older
Fee/monthly: $50 Facility & Program Members; $65 Non-Members
Schedule: Wednesdays, 4:45 - 5:30 pm and Saturdays, 3 – 3:45 pm

Basketball Leagues

Meets in eight-week sessions.

Age: 13-15 & 16-17
Fee: $10 Facility and Program Members; $20 Non-Members.

Hip Hop Dance

Hip Hop Dance can include a wide range of styles such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and even house dance!

Age: Teens
Fee/monthly: $5 Facility and Program Members; $15 Non-Members
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday nights

Teen Leaders Club

Meets twice per month on the first & third Tuesday of the month, in the Teen Center. Must apply with Lori Cole.

Age: 10-17
Fee: $20 annually
Schedule: First & third Tuesday of each month.

Out of School Time program

OST – is for youth ages 9-14 only. Youth driven and provides fun and engaging activities such as sports, fun clubs, field trips computer skills, health and physical fitness, arts and crafts, board games, and team building activities and Project Alert- a substance abuse prevention education program.

Working on Weights

One trainer and 6 teens work out for six weeks, two nights a week for one-hour sessions.

Age: 13 and up
Fee: Free, YMCA Members Only
Schedule: Please check with Mr. Kapers for dates and times.

Wellness Orientation

Meet with George Garcia to define your goals and help you get started on the path of a better you! By appointment, call or stop in to make an appointment.

Age: 13 and up
Fee: Free, YMCA Members Only
Schedule: by appointment only

Volunteer Opportunities

Check with either Kaisha Alomar or Tameshia Williams for seasonal and ongoing opportunities to help the Y and your community.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is a good instructional class to help you learn the English language.  Open to youth and adults.  Register now and get a head start on your personal goals.  Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ingles como segundo lenguaje! No dejes pasar mas tiempo e Inscríbete ahora!! Aprende hablar el idioma indispensable en este país, estamos recibiendo inscripciones todo el tiempo.

Edad: Todas las Edades
Fecha: Martes
Hora: 6:30 hasta las 8:30 pm  

Musical Alternative Violin & Cello Lessons

Learning how to play the violin and cello can help improve a child’s math, reading, and writing abilities, as well as exercising creative talent and concentration skills. Participants will receive lessons once a week from the staff under the coordination of Eden Vaning-Rosen, a former violinist of the Florida Orchestra. We provide the instrument.

Ages:  5-17
Fee: Free for Facility Members
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12 noon