Hey, Teens! Need a place to hang out and have fun with your friends? Come enjoy some Hang Time at the Y! You can play sports or games after school, get help with homework, join our Teen Leaders Club, or just chat with your friends. If you need somewhere to go, the YMCA has a place for you!

 

Teen Programs

CPR/AED First Aid Certification Classes

Classes will be held at the North Pinellas Branch YMCA.  CPR/AED certifications are valid for one year. First Aid certifications are valid for three years. Participants may attend CPR/AED portion only if they choose, but MUST register for entire course. Evening classes are two-part classes and participants MUST plan to attend both sessions for certification. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive American Red Cross CPR certification.  Participant must successfully complete all skills and pass written test with 80%, for certification. For more information or to register for a class, please visit our Member Service Desk. Adult classes meet from 6-10:00 pm, Child/Infant classes meet from 5-10 pm.

Age: 16 and over
Fee: $59 Members or Non-Members

Schedule: Child and Infant CPR/AED plus First Aid, July 14, 5-10:00 pm
September 14, 5-10:00 pm and September 15, 5-9:00 pm

Adult CPR/AED plus First Aid, June 8, 6-10:00 pm and June 9, 6-9:00 pm
August 10, 6-10:00 pm and August 11, 6-9:00 pm

PYP Piranhas Swim Team

We are a year-round competitive swim program where a positive and supportive environment is established to help improve stroke, technique, skills and goals for each individual swimmer in the program. PYP will build good people and good swimmers through constant attention to teaching and training.

Each workout group is designed to develop ability levels working toward individual goals which may include reaching Junior Olympic, YMCA Nationals, Sectional or National level qualifying times.

We help you become the swimmer you have the potential to be!

Bronze
Practice Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Practice Time: 5 - 6 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $40; Program Members $60

Silver
Practice Days: Monday - Thursday
Practice Time: 5 - 6 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $50; Program Members $75

Gold
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 5 - 6pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $50; Program Members $70

Platinum
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $70; Program Members $100

Diamond
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 6 - 8 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $75; Program Members $105

Diamond HS
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 6 - 8 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $75; Program Members $105

Leaders Club

Be a LEADER with the YMCA Leaders Club! Junior Leaders and Leaders have fun building relationships and gaining leadership skills through fundraising, volunteerism, fitness and community service. Join us for our weekly meetings! Interested, want more information? Contact Mike Henniger for more information at mhenniger@suncoastymca.org or 727-772-9622.

Age: Junior Leaders 9-12, Leaders 13-18
Fee/annually: Facility Members $50; Program Members $70
Regular Meetings:  Junior Leaders, Mondays, 6 pm
Leaders Club, Mondays, 6:30 pm

Youth In Government

Do you like to debate? Do you like politics? Then Youth In Government is for you! This statewide High School program offers you the opportunity to debate, earn community service hours, work on public speaking skills, miss a few days of school, travel to Tallahassee, make new friends from across the state, and make real change in Florida.

Age: East Lake High School Students & Countryside High School Students
Please contact Mike Henniger, Family and Teen Director for more information

Teen Center

Our Teen Center is equipped with a pool table, air hockey, foosball, and much more. Pre-Teens and Teens can hang out and have fun while parents work out or just come to play!

Age: 8-17
Fee: Free for Facility Members
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30- 8:30pm
Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm

Dance Revolution/Wii Sports/Ping-Pong/Chess/Pool Tournaments

All events are held periodically in the Teen center. Dates and times are posted monthly in Teen center.

Tae Kwon Do

Our program combines challenging drills and fun activities in a structured environment to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and realistic self-defense skills. Students may participate in classes above their skill level, and are encouraged to attend four, or more, classes per week.

Age: 4 and up 
Fee/monthly: Facility Members $60; Program Members $85
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6 pm (begnner)
6-7 pm (intermediate)
7-8 pm (advanced)

Saturdays, 11:30-12:30 pm (beginner)
12:30-1:30 pm (intermediate)
1:30-2:30 pm (advanced)

Tennis Lessons

Middle/High School Intermediate; A progression from advanced beginner level. Can hit ground strokes and serve fairly well from baseline. Working new strokes, rallying and playing points against classmates.

Schedule: Tuesdays, 7-8:00 pm
Session 1: July 13– July 20

Session 2:  July 27– August 3
Fee: $27 Facility Members; $33 Program Members

Tennis with Robert Carlbo

Middle School-Drills and Match Play; Middle school players and those trying out, work match play, strategy, and tactics for singles and doubles.

Age: Grades: 6-8
Schedule: Schedule: Thursdays, 7-8:00 pm
Fee: Facility Members $20; Program Members $30 drop in per class
Facility Members Punch Card (5) Punch $75 OR (10) Punch $135
Program Members Punch Card (5) Punch $135 OR (10) Punch $160

Junior Aces: A program for 11-14 year olds with an emphasis on proper tennis technique, fitness, and fun. Will start to rally with other players and learn scoring and court etiquette.

Age: 11-14
Schedule: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Session 1:  July 12– July 19
Session 2: July 26– August 2

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Session 1: July 14– July 21
Session 2: July 28– August 4

Fee: $27 Facility Members; $33 Program Members

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