Growth. Guidance. Community.
The YMCA Young Men’s Leadership Circle is a premier mentorship and character-development program designed for male youth aged 11–18. Grounded in the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, this initiative pairs emerging young men with adult mentors and peer model teen leaders to build basic leadership skills, instill a passion for community involvement, and foster social responsibility.
Built on a model of reciprocal reward, participants don’t just receive guidance—they earn active stakes in their community. To reinforce commitment and remove financial barriers, all active program enrollees receive a free YMCA Youth Membership during the school year.
Program Details and Structure
Structure: 1 Monthly Chapter Meeting + participate in 1 of 2-3 Monthly Community Service Events
Perks: Free YMCA membership, official program T-shirt, leadership portfolio, and access to special regional Y events
Ages: 11–18 (Middle and High School male youth)
Cost: $0 (Commitment to all monthly meeting dates and one monthly service required.)
School Calendar Program Structure
To align seamlessly with the academic year, the program runs from August through July and is divided into four core seasonal terms:
- Fall Term: August – November
- Winter Term: December – January
- Spring Term: February – May
- Summer Term: June – July
