Leadership Programs


YMCA Y Achievers Program - This is a free program

725 Lake Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
262-634-1994

The YMCA Y Achievers Program supports and encourages youth in grades 9-12. The program offers college readiness,college tours and career exploration workshops.

September 12, 2011 - December 22, 2012


Young Leaders Academy - This is a free program

725 Lake Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
262-619-1002

The YLA is a program dedicated to the improvement of the low-income, minority communities in Racine, Wisconsin. Its mission is to strengthen the City of Racine by nurturing its most at risk population, inner-city minority youth between ages 8 and 14. In an attempt to reverse the negative trend of low academic achievement and stereotypical behavior of youth from low-income communities, the YLA is located at three locations: 21st Century Preparatory School, Wadewitz Elementary School, and YMCA (boys & girls).

September 21, 2011 - May 30, 2012


Youth as Resources Board Member - This is a free program

2000 Domanik Drive
Racine, WI 53404
262-898-2251

Youth As Resources provides grants to youth-led, youth-designed community services projects. Youth, grades 6 through post-secondary, may serve as members of the YAR board that makes the funding decisions. YAR board members also participate in YAR service projects.

October 3, 2011 - June 4, 2012


Waterford Public Library Teen Advisory Board - This is a free program

101 North River Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-3988 ext. 13

The Waterford Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B) is made up of local teens (under 19 and over 12 years of age) and our advisor, Marie Boyum. T.A.B. was created to give the teenagers who use the library a say in what goes on there.

November 28, 2011 - November 28, 2012


Boy Scouts of America - Payment required

2319 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 53404
414-443-2847

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Boys in grades 1-5 can join a Cub Scout Pack. Groups meet afterschool in over 50 locations across Racine County. Boys grades 6-12 can join a Boy Scout Troop. Boys and Girls grades 9-12 (up to age 21) can join Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Career Exploring. Groups meet across Racine County on a regular basis.

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012


Project Charm - This is a free program

2711 19th Street
Racine, WI 53403
262-632-2002

Charm is an after-school/summer program for young women that offers life skills education and one-on-one mentoring.Charm is dedicated to encouraging, motivating and creating positive change within the challenging lives of young women.

January 2, 2012 - December 31, 2012


Career Discovery System - This is a free program

1717 Taylor Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
262-638-6351

The Career Discovery Center offers a variety of services to help inviduals be successful in the ever-changing workforce.

January 2, 2012 - December 31, 2012


Camp Alice Chester - Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast - Payment required

6240 Bankers Road
Racine, WI 53403
262-598-2200

Each camp experience at Camp Alice Chester, located in East Troy, includes activities such as swimming, campfires, crafts, sports, nature, all-camp games, cookouts, prescheduled field trips and special activities celebrating the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting. Most sessions range from 1 to 5 nights long. Bus transportation to and from camp is available for select sessions for an additional fee.

June 12, 2012 - August 17, 2012


Silverbrook Day Camp - Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast - Payment required

6240 Bankers Road
Racine, WI 53403
262-598-2200

Camp Silverbrook, located in West Bend, offers girls entering grades 1-12 the opportunity to swim, play games, sing camp songs, create crafts, connect with nature, and eat s'mores around the campfire. Find more information about our camp sessions at www.gswise.org.

June 13, 2012 - August 8, 2012


Summer Mini Camps and Summer 9 Week Sessions - Payment required

6233 Durand Avenue, Ste C
Racine, WI 53406
262-456-2384

Mrs. Myers' Reading Room is an energetic after school reading program for children ages 5-12 years of age. We use sight and physical movement to help children read and understand while having fun.

June 18, 2012 - August 16, 2012