Youth/Teen Programs

For more information regarding these programs, please contact Amber R. Morris, Program Director at 219-762-YMCA(9622) or at amber@ymcaofportage.org.

NEW PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
 

Fall 2010 Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana is now serving Porter County! GOTR is a non-competitive, after school program for girls ages 10-14, whose mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The Portage Township YMCA is thrilled to offer Girls on the Run in the Portage Township Schools. Girls will need to bring gym shoes and clothing appropriate for running around the YMCA’s track and/or on the Portage Bike Trail.

Class will run from Sept. 20 thru Nov. 4 and be held on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Program Cost: $75 for 8 weeks session. This fee includes weekly snacks, a GOTR tee shirt and registration fee for our program-end 5k race. Max of 15 girls per season. First come, first serve.
Register NOW at YMCA front desk.
**Our Jack-O-Lantern Jog will be October 30th 2010 in Highland, IN.

 

Members of the Portage Township YMCA “Girl’s on the Run” program participated in a 5K run this past Saturday, May 22, in Highland, IN.  “Girl’s on the Run” is a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The curriculum addresses all aspects of girls’ development - their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.   This 8-week program weaves training for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts.  This program, led by Amber R. Morris and Ashley Bernardi, ran from March 30th thru May 22nd and met every Tues. and Thurs. from 4:15-5:30 p.m. for girls ages 10-14.  On May 22nd, it ended with a 5K run in Highland, IN.  This run combined all of the “Girl’s on the Run” teams in Northwest, IN.  The Portage Township YMCA enrolled three participants in their “Girl’s on the Run” program this spring, sisters Jordan and Ruth Nicholson and Jada Sorrels.  The YMCA is preparing to hold another “Girl’s on the Run” program this fall.  For more information regarding this “Girl’s on the Run” please contact Amber R. Morris, Program Director at 219-762-YMCA(9622) or at amber@ymcaofportage.org.

 

Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana

FREE - FUN - FOOD - FRIENDS

5th - 8th grade students
WATCH for your chance to SIGN UP for this FREE, FUN, after school, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs  (ATOD) prevention program held at the Portage Township YMCA.

ROCK WILL RETURN FALL 2010!!!

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For more information regarding these programs, please contact Amber R. Morris, Program Director at 219-762-YMCA(9622) or at amber@ymcaofportage.org.