The 7th Grade Initiative offers seventh-grade students an opportunity to receive a FREE YMCA membership for an entire school year.  Students will receive full member privileges which include the use of the YMCA indoor facilities during normal operating hours.  The 7th Grade Initiative seeks to establish the YMCA as an important resource to young teens while providing a safe place where they can meet friends while offering a healthy environment with value-based programming.

The program is open to anyone who lives in York County.  There is not application fee, must provide verification of 7th grade status.

• For additional information contact:
• Nacole Gaines
• [email protected]
• 717-843-7884 EXT 242

Y-Achiever’s is a college preparatory program that helps teens and young adults prepare for their futures.  The core elements of the Y-Achiever’s program is to help youth pursue higher education and career goals, establish relationships with area leaders, organizations, and media networks while having concentrated focus on youth development and awareness. These skills will be achieved by applying the following tools:  career exploration, SAT/ACT preparation, tutoring , networking, mentoring, college tours, communication workshops, and leadership development workshops.

The program is open to anyone who lives in York County.  There is a $25 application fee to participate.

Contact [email protected] for additional information and application form.

All meetings are held at the YMCA York Branch, 90 N Newberry St, York PA 17401 (Enter through the Childcare/Youth Development Doors).