Teen Opportunities

YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

YMCA Texas Youth & Government is a state wide, youth led, civic engagement prrogram for high school students in the area.  It is an exciting hands-on experience in the mechanics of the state legislative and judicial process of government along with print and broadcast media.

You will get an opportunity to study and debate public issues, experience the Judicial branch of our state government, write a bill, participate in a Youth Legislature, produce the State Y&G news broadcast or edit the State Y&G newspaper.

Students across the state of Texas participate in their local District Conference and culminate the experience of a four-day State conference in Austin, Texas.

Click HERE to find out more information about Texas Youth & Government!

For more information contact Laura Beddow at laurab.rockwall@ymcadallas.org.

Girls Club

The Rockwall YMCA Girls Club provides a place where teen girls can grow, learn, have fun, and develop confidence in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world. By delivering strong arts, literacy, science, health and leadership programs we provide girls with the tools to build their future.

The Camp, The Camper and The Counselor - Teen Adventure Camp

Our teen camp will be held some days at the Rockwall County YMCA. We have 22 acres of land with creeks, trees, sports fields and a swimming pool. In addition, we back up to a 25-acre lake that we use for non-motorized boats. Our campers, ages 12 and entering 7th grade thru age 16, will participate in activities including archery, B.B. Riflery, canoeing, crafts, outdoor education, field trips, overnight campouts, group and individual sports. All counselors are 18 years old or older, with a High School diploma. The staff is trained in first aid and CPR.

Parent/Teen Camp Handbook

Teen Camp Registration Form

Teen Camp Registration Form - Back

Teen Camp Field Trips 2010

Teen Camp General Information