YCAA (YMCA Champions of Academics and Athletics)                                     

This program is geared toward student athletes who may be on the fence academically and/or athletically. Our program offers structure, physical fitness, discipline and academic tutoring in a safe environment. Program currently meets on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Lakewest YMCA.

Teen Action Committee

The YMCA is seeking TEENS to play an important role in forming clubs and activities at the YMCA and surrounding areas.  If you are a teen interested in this committee or if you know a teen who may be interested in serving their community, contact the Oakcliff YMCA at 214-330-6321.

YMCA Acheivers

The Achievers Program's mission is to empower African American and Hispanic youth to make and achieve positive goals. The program encourages continuous growth in the areas of:

     Personal Development 
     College Preparation 
     Community Service and Leadership
     Cultural enrichment
     Recreation

Youth & Government

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Youth and Government celebrating more than 60 years of influencing teens.  Youth and Government is an exciting hands-on experience in the mechanics of the state legislative and judicial process of government. It provides opportunities for high school teens and middle school youth to study and debate public issues.  Teens participate in a mock trial, write legislation, or experience creating a news broadcast/newspaper. Students across the state of Texas participate in their local District Conference and culminate the experience in a four-day State conference in Austin, Texas.  We are honored to be allowed to use the Capital buildings to make this a truly realistic experience. For some students this is a once in a lifetime experience and for others it is the beginning of a career.  Clubs are sponsored at schools and at YMCA's.  Contact the YMCA Youth & Government District 5 Director, Ligia Tobar, at 214-630-9880 or ligiat@ymcadallas.org or your local branch for more information.

If you are interested in having this program in your school or you want to be an advisor, contact us.