El Camino YMCA - Teen Programs

The YMCA is a safe place where teens can go to take part in enriching activities.

Teen Programs

The YMCA provides teens with personal, academic, social and recreational opportunities in a safe and positive environment. Our goal is to help build developmental assets, enhance personal and social skills, develop leadership and responsibility, and promote self-esteem in young people so they can thrive.

For more information about our Teen Programs, please call us at (650) 969-9622, email Teen Coordinator Jessica Harmon or visit our YMCA

Youth & Government

We’re proud to announce that El Camino YMCA teen, David Murdter, was elected as California’s 2007-2008 Youth Governor! With the Youth Governor belonging to the El Camino YMCA, more than 2,300 participants throughout California will be looking to our YMCA as a leading delegation for Youth and Government.

Youth and Government is designed to give students a “hands-on” experience with the inner workings of California’s government. Meet weekly to write bills, practice Parliamentary Procedure, take part in group-bonding activities and attend several conferences and weekend retreats. The highlight of this program is the gathering of more than 2,300 high school students in a five-day mock Legislature and Court held in the State Capitol and Court buildings in Sacramento.

A nationally recognized program, Youth and Government is a wonderful way for teens to learn about our state government, add more experience on college applications and meet and have fun with friends and positive mentors!

Come and join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Teen Center

Our Teen Center gives teens a place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care about them, and an opportunity to get involved in positive programs such as: group exercise, arts & crafts, sports, youth and government, homework assistance and much more.

Model United Nations

Delegates research, debate and establish policies, treaties and resolutions focusing on international issues, including disputes between countries, peace-keeping responsibilities, border crises, stabilizing financial markets and dealing with hunger, disease and poverty.

Each delegation is assigned to one or more countries that they represent. Delegates research these countries and come to the Model United Nations Conference as representatives from their assigned countries. Delegates can also be a part of the General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, the Economic and Social Council or an international press delegation

Meetings typically begin in February.