Teen Programs

Rodney F. Poland Jr., Youth & Teen Center Featuring:

• Computer Lab
• Video games
• T.V. Lounge
• Ping Pong
• Foosball
• Board Games
• Friendly Staff

A safe, supportive, substance free gathering place open to all youth and teens in the Montachusett area. The Teen Center is a drop-in center open year round, including school closings and vacations. We offer many exciting activities, programs and volunteer opportunities. The Teen Center is sponsored by the YMCA and the United Way.

Mon.- Fri.: 1:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sat: 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Leaders Club
The YMCA is looking for a few good teens to join our Leaders Club. We stay active in our YMCA and want to invite any and all teens who want to give back to their community. The Leaders Club provides its members with the knowledge and training that will help them to better serve others and shape for themselves a healthy lifestyle. It is organized for the purpose of providing teens extensive leadership training so teens may grow and achieve to their greatest potential. The club meets for one hour twice a week, with the exception of vacations. There are no restrictions as to what a member will be. We are looking for teens that may be struggling academically, doing average, or excelling. The only requirement is that you can make a commitment and you feel you have the potential to be a good leader.

Tutoring Program
The YMCA’s Teen Center is invested in the education and future of the Fitchburg youth. We have created a unique tutoring program that focuses on setting and acheiving academic goals. We offer the program participants assistance in all academic areas. The tutoring program is a structured after-school program committed to enriching the YMCA Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Open to youth between the ages of 11 - 18 years old. Benefits include: family events, gym Time, field-trips, computer/internet access, homework/project help, school support, snacks, incentives and point system.

Homework Club
This is a drop-in homework / project assistance club. There is no commitment required. Teens have the opportunity to work with the Teen Center’s tutor and homework volunteers.
This club is for teens 14 - 17 years old only.