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Youth Leadership

The YMCA has a proud history in developing young leaders. In addition to the provision of specific programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, youth leadership is a key 'community strengthening promise' that runs through all of the programs that we provide.

Some of the various Youth Leadership activities offered by YMCA Sydney include:

  • Junior Vacation Care Leaders - Junior leader's vacation care program is designed for young people between the ages of 13 and 16 years that are interested in learning how to work with younger children...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament - What is YP? The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a voice in the running of NSW. It is a place where the opinions and concerns of...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament- Get Involved - Applications for the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2012 are NOW CLOSED There are several other ways to get involved in the program though! To show your interest in attending...
  • Uno-Y - UNO Y is an annual leadership program for young people aged 16-20 that recognises their leadership potential and provides an opportunity for them to further develop their...
  • Future Leaders - YMCA Future Leaders is an annual personal and professional development program for young YMCA staff aged 18-25.  The program delivers personal development and leadership...
  • Marland Cup - Marland Cup is the YMCA’s annual state-wide youth camp that began in 1990 to provide young people with the opportunity to participate in ‘clean, healthy...
  • Changing Minds, Bouncing Back - The Changing Minds, Bouncing Back project is a camping experience for disadvantaged youth, between the ages of 14 and 17, who are in state care but who are too old for...
  • NCIE Youth Advisory Committee - The primary purpose of the NCIE Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is to advise the YMCA on youth issues in the community. The YAC will support the Y in implementing youth...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Press Gallery - Watch this space for the opening of Press Gallery program applications for 2012!   The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that provides a way for young...

Youth Leadership at Your Local Y

For more details or to enrol visit your local YMCA centre: