A membership is not required for Y achievers but some opportunities may incur an expense for travel and accommodation.

2025/2026 Session Dates: every other week starting September 15, 2025-May 13, 2026

Grades: 6th-12th

Day/Time:

• Junior Achievers: Middle School (grades 6-8) Mondays 6-8pm
• Y Achievers: High School (grades 9-12) Wednesdays 6-8pm

The Youth & Teen Achievers are a college and career readiness program for youth in 6th -12th grades. The program focuses on academic achievement and career development through role modeling and mentoring youth. Youth are exposed to a variety of career options and encouraged to raise their academic standards to prepare for the next level. In addition to preparing the youth for college and beyond, the program also places a major focus on building character and increasing community involvement. The program meets bi-weekly beginning the week of September 15th.

Program Activities Include:

• Field Trips
• End of year award banquet
• Scholarship for qualified seniors
• Activities & Curriculum Themes will include:
  • Academic Support: Homework help, study skills, goal tracking
  • Life Skills: Time management, responsibility, digital safety
  • Social-Emotional Learning: Self-esteem, communication, handling peer pressure
  • Career Exposure: Guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing
  • Fun & Bonding: Games, creative projects, team challenges
  • Entrepreneur session: guest speaker from local businesses
• The program will help prepare students going into high school, college or trade school
• College tour

A meal is offered: Dinner options (Chicken nuggets and fries, pizza, snacks, etc.)