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Join the YMCA Changemakers Institute and Learn How to Change the World

 

The Summit Area YMCA is dedicated to strengthening communities and helping our youth to learn, grow and thrive. For teens, a new opportunity is available to truly learn important leadership skills, be involved with advocacy, address local issues and help create positive, meaningful and lasting change in our society. Register to be a part of the YMCA Changemakers Institute, a 3-month virtual summer program available to all high school students in grades 9-12, including incoming 9th grade students and graduating seniors. Become the change you want to see and help shape a more equitable future for all.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI., JUNE 5 – NOW EXTENDED TO JUNE 8

During the Institute, students will take part in:

• Virtual Advocacy Training
• Networking & Professional Development
• Mentoring Seminars with YMCA Alumni
• Engaging Local, State, National, and Global Policymakers
• Emphasizing Equity & Inclusion in Making Change
• Strengthening Socio-Emotional Skills
• Developing an Online Presence, Branding, and Voice
• Collaborative Cohorts to address Local Issues
• YMCA Youth Advocate Network & Youth Voter Commitment

By the conclusion of the Institute, students will have completed their Changemaker Certification and published a virtual Changemaker Portfolio to include in resumes, applications, and academic records.

The Institute will take place over the course of 3 months, with participants engaging on the themes, topics and issues listed above in a variety of virtual formats – each designed to offer different levels of interactivity and collaboration.

 

INSTITUTE CALENDAR

Week 1 • June 8-12
2 Virtual Sessions

Weeks 2-3 • June 15-26
2 Virtual Sessions per week
1 Cohort Meeting
1 Mentor Seminar

Holiday Break Week – July 4th

Weeks 4-7 • July 6-31
2 Virtual Sessions per week
2 Cohort Meetings
2 Mentor Seminars

Weeks 8-9 • August 3-14
2 Virtual Sessions per week
1 Cohort Meeting per week
1 Mentor Seminar per week

Week 10 • August 17-21
Portfolio Panels
Final Virtual Session

REGISTRATION & FEES

To register, please visit our website: www.ymcayag.org/changemakers

Registration Deadline: Fri., June 8

Spaces are limited, and registration is first-come, first-served.

Institute Fee: $100
Need-based scholarships are available to interested participants.

 

 


Questions? Contact:

trevor cromwell
summit YMCA

Senior Coordinator for Youth & Teens
CONNECT WITH ME:

trevor.cromwell@thesay.org

(908) 273-3330 ext. 1140 

 

 

 

pam halpin
summit YMCA

Senior Director of Membership
CONNECT WITH ME:

pam.halpin@thesay.org

(908) 273-3330 ext. 1134 

 

 

 

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In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.