Teen Programs
Community Service Hours Available
Need to complete your community service hours for graduation? Work in our child development center, in sports, after school, etc.Y Programs
YMCA Babysitters Club (Network)
(TEEN Y)11 years and up
Designed to train youth to be responsible baby-sitters. Class will include child/infant CPR, first aid, child development, games to play with children, parent relations, diapering, feeding techniques and more! To enhance their babysitting skills, participants will be required to volunteer for a total of 4 hours in the YMCA nursery for course completion. First Aid Kits and a CD Rom with all necessary forms are included in the class fee. The Babysitters Club is also a NETWORK for all participants to meet other young people with similar interest and to serve as a referral network.
C.I.T. (Counselor-in-Training) Workshop
(TEEN Y)13-15 years
Teens will learn what it takes to be a C.I.T. at the Princeton Family YMCA Discovery Camp or M.V.P. Sports Camp. Here you’ll have the opportunity to interact with our YMCA camp staff, receive information about our summer C.I.T. program and register for camp.
Teen Dances
(TEEN Y)6th to 8th graders only
Live DJ, food, themes, performance and games! Bring a friend – everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be a YMCA member to attend this fun and exciting event. Dances are the 3rd Friday of each month from September to May. Parents please note: Teen dances are always supervised by YMCA staff.
Camp Programs
C.I.T. (Counselor-in-Training) Leadership Program
(TEEN CAMP)14 and 15 years old
The YMCA’s Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program is a fun and effective leadership development experience that prepares teens to become camp counselors at age 16. Please note that a camper is required to attend only one 3-week session to complete the CIT program. Training sessions include camper supervision, communication & leadership skills, child safety and environmental risks. CITs work under the direct supervision of the Senior Counselors and will be with a group of campers daily. They must participate in all camp events; in addition, they will learn how to engage campers in activities and/or games. CITs will travel when camp goes off site on a field trip. Those that successfully complete the program are invited to return as Junior Counselors. To enroll in the CIT Leadership Program, campers must submit an application and meet for a personal interview with a YMCA Camp Director. To begin the process, complete the registration form at the last page of this brochure and return it to the Princeton Family YMCA Membership Office. A deposit of $100 is required and all paperwork must be received before an interview will be scheduled. The application form will be mailed to applicants to complete in advance and brought with them to the interview. For more information, please contact Roseann Conway at 609-497-9622 ext. 222. Note: This deposit is refundable if your teen is not selected to participate in our CIT program.
Teen Adventure & Leadership Camp
(TEEN CAMP)12-14 years old (as of 6/15/08)
Designed to engage young adults who are eager to explore the world, field trips are the highlight of this camp program! Each day, teens travel to an exciting destination, such the Jersey Shore, the Delaware River for tubing, and all the major local amusement parks. Teen Adventure & Leadership Camp blends traditional day camp with daily expeditions that allow young adults to experience individual and group responsibility. Sports, group games, community service and leadership opportunities are woven into the day to give older campers a well rounded, age- appropriate experience.
