Intro to Voice Lessons
Ages 12 - 18
Wow your friends and find your voice's true potential when you learn from a trained vocalist.
Locations: Central & North YMCA
One 30-minute lesson fee:
$25 Program Members / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $15
4 week package (1 lesson/week) fee:
$100 Program Members / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $60
For more information, call Spencer Koonz, 777 YMCA (9622) x 315
Intro to Piano
Ages 12 - 18
Learn the fundamental basics of playing the piano, including theory, site reading and proper form.
Locations: Central & North YMCA
One 30-minute lesson fee:
$25 Program Member / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $15
4 week package (1 lesson/week) fee:
$100 Program Member / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $60
For more information, call Spencer Koonz 777 YMCA (9622) ext 315
Safe Sitter Babysitting Workshops
Ages 11-16
This babysitter training course is created by a doctor to prepare adolescents and teens to be safe, nurturing babysitters. You will learn skills that will benefit you thoughout life, especially in future interactions with children. First Aid / CPR certification not included in this course, but will be addressed. Fee includes a 2012 Edition Safe Sitter Student Manual and 6.5 hours of instruction.
Visit safesitter.org for more information.
Fee: $55 Program Members / Y - Premier Members $45
Choose one workshop:
Summer Schedule:
Location Dates Day(s) Time
Central June 2 Sat 9am - 4pm
July 9 & 10 M/T 3 - 6:15pm
August 1 & 2 W/Th 3 - 6:15pm
Valley May 21, 23 & 24 M/W/Th 6 - 8:15pm
June 25 & 26 M/T 3 - 6:15pm
July 24 & 25 T/W 3 - 6:15pm
Auguts 23 Thur 9am - 4pm
North May 19 Sat 9am - 4pm
June 19 & 20 T/W 3 - 6:15pm
July 21 Sat 9am - 4pm
August 13 & 14 M/T 3 - 6:15pm
If attending a ONE DAY workshop, please bring a lunch.
Space is limited so please register early
Registration: Call 777 YMCA (9622) or sign up at Member Services
Cancellation policy: If class does not have 6 students registered by 4pm the previous night, we will cancel the class and offer to transfer to a future session.
Group Guitar Lessons - NEW
Ages 12-18
Learn to play the guitar with friends in a fun, easy going group atmosphere. For the first time we are offering beginning & intermediate classes in 8 week sessions. Only at the Spokane Valley YMCA Teen Center.
June Session runs 6/16 - 8/4
Space is limited, please register early.
Beginning group meets every Saturday 1 - 2pm
Intermediate group meets every Saturday 2:30 - 3:30pm
$100 Program Member / Premier Youth & Family Member $80 (for 8 week session)
For information, call Jesse Richner, 777 YMCA (9622) x 215.
Friday Film Club
Ages 12 to 18
Are you interested in making short films, music videos, or a funny commercial? Our Film Club explores the in’s and out’s of film and will introduce you to the latest high definition video equipment and Apple programs such as iMovie, Final Cut and GarageBand. For more information contact Spencer Koonz, North Teen Director, at 777-9622 x 315. View some of our films on YouTube - YMCA Teens Spokane.
Location: North YMCA Teen Center
Time: 4 - 6pm every Friday
Monthly Fee: $20 Program Members / Premier Youth & Family Member $10
Registration: Call 777-YMCA (9622) or sign up at Member Services.
Friday Night Youth
Teen Centers, Ages 12-18
Join us every Friday night at the Central or North Teen Centers. We'll have fun activities, healthy snacks, and real life inspiration derived from the Y's core values, "Above The Influence," guest speakers, lessons learned from the Bible, and so much more! It's a great time to hang out with friends and meet new ones.
Teen Centers
Central: 7 - 9:45pm
North: 6 - 7pm
Fee: $8 Program Members / Premier Youth and Family Member FREE
Discounts for "Youth For Christ" participants, Community Centers and WDFY members ($2)
See Teen Program Director for details.
Intro to Guitar
Ages 12-18
Learn basic guitar with our trained instructor. Lessons are 30 minutes and an electric or acoustic guitar is provided for the lesson.
Locations: Now available at ALL 3 Spokane YMCAs
One 30-minute lesson fee:
$25 Program Member / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $15
4 week package (1 lesson/week) fee:
$100 Program Members / Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $60
For more information for lessons at Central or North, call Spencer Koonz, 777 YMCA (9622) x 315
For lessons at Valley, call Jesse Richner, 777 YMCA (9622) x 215.
Youth Leadership Spokane
High school sophomores, juniors and seniors
YMCA of the Inland Northwest and Leadership Spokane joined forces to produce the Youth Leadership Spokane (YLS) program.
What is Youth Leadership Spokane? YLS is a 10-month civic leadership training program based on the principles of servant leadership and cultural competence for high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. YLS develops the next generation of servant leaders by creating strong and healthy youth and empowering them for service to each other and to their community. Youth have the desire to serve their community and get to know teens from other schools. YLS gives them the skills and connections with area leaders so they can be successful as young servant leaders.
Go to http://www.leadershipspokane.org/ to apply and for more information.
Applications for the Class of 2013 are due to the Leadership Spokane office no later than June 30th.
Music Recording Sessions
Ages 12 to 18
Learn how to record your own music through Apple computer programs and make your own CD. The Y Teen Staff will assist you through this exciting process. Recording times are available by 2-hour blocks.
Location: Central and North YMCAs
Fee: $40 (Y-Premier Youth & Family Member $20) per 2-hour block
Registration: Call 777-YMCA (9622) or visit Member Services for availability.
See the Events Page for information on our New Music Recording Camp in May!
For more information, call Spencer Koonz 777 YMCA (9622) x 315
NEW - Youth Alpha
Ages 12-18
This 8-week course is a low-pressure opportunity to explore topics such as "Who is Jesus?" or "How can we have faith?" It's FREE and no registration required. Join us any time for informal discussion and snacks. You can find out more about Youth Alpha on their website .
Location: Spokane Valley YMCA Teen Center
Dates: March 1 - April 19 (Jump in any time)
Time: 6pm
For more information, call Jesse Richner 777 YMCA (9622) x 215
NEW - Chess Club
Ages 12-18 (and parents)
Challenge yourself and meet new friends at the Valley YMCA Chess Club every Tuesday night. No need to register, just show up and play! We meet in the lobby and invite all experience levels, even parents who want to see if they can outwit their teens.
Location: Spokane Valley YMCA Lobby
Time: 6 - 7pm
Call Jesse Richner at 777 YMCA 9622 x 215 for more information.
Youth & Government
Grades 8-12
Experience the democratic process from the inside. The Youth Legislature is a student directed model legislature offering teens the opportunity to develop leadership skills, explore a career in public service, write and critique law, and travel to Olympia, WA, in May 2013 for the 66th Youth Legislature with teens from around the state. Assume the role of Senator, Representative, Lobbyist, Journalist, or state-wide officer.
For more information or if you are interested in getting a delegation or Mock Trial club started at your school or youth center, please contact Christine Brischle at cbrischle@ymcaspokane.org.
Central YMCA Youth Legislature will begin meeting again in September 2012
Information will be posted as soon as it is available.
Mock Trial clubs currently run durin the school year at Mt. Spokane High School and The Community School. For more information on those specific programs, please contact the schools directly.
You can also visit http://www.youthandgovernment.org/ for more details.
Youth Investment Program (formerly Friends & Servants)
Ages 13 - 19
The YMCA Youth Investment Program intervenes and invests in the lives of at-risk youth, ages 13-19. We provide support, guidance and the opportunity to fulfill required community service and restitution through a variety of job settings. Teens are introduced to the values and principles that will help them succeed in an array of work environments, while also being shown the true value in themselves. Participants are encouraged in life goal-setting and enhancing their work skills by working closely with positive adult mentors in a productive environment.
Youth Investment Program provides all types of lawn and yard care services including mowing, trimming, weeding, raking and cleaning flower beds. We offer a unique opportunity for local businesses, non-profits and individuals to partner with us and help area youth learn valuable job skills and work ethic. Discounted lawn services are performed alongside and under direct supervision of YMCA staff.
To learn how you can support this valuable program or to schedule your lawn services, please contact Jesse Richner jrichner@ymcaspokane.org or call 777 9622 (YMCA) x 215.
For more information about the Youth Investment Greenhouse and Garden, contact the Youth Investment Supervisor at 777 9622 (YMCA) x 323 (North), or x 220 (Valley) or email seth@ymcaspokane.org
