Teen Centers
Teen Centers are free and open to all students in grades 5-8. Learn more about our expansion plans—and give now to help us reach our goal.
Hudson YMCA Teen Center
- Open during the school year: Monday through Friday, 3-6pm and Saturday 12-6pm
- Open during the summer (beginning May 29th): Monday through Saturday 12-7pm, Closed Sunday
St. Croix Central Teen Center
- Open during the school year: Monday through Friday, 3-6pm
Skate park
Royalty Skate Park at the Hudson YMCA is open to all community members ages 6 and up. YMCA members can enjoy the park for free, and it’s just $2 a day for non-members to use (month and season passes available). Come to skateboard, bike, rollerblade or ride scooters. Waiver and helmets are required.
The fully-staffed park is open from late-April through late-October:
- During the school year: Monday through Friday, 3-6pm and Saturday 12-6pm
- During the summer (beginning May 29th): Monday through Saturday 12-7pm, Closed Sunday
Grill & Chill
Burgers, hot dogs, s'mores and yard games! $5 admission. Open to all youth grades 5-8
Friday July 13th from 7-10pm
Leaders Club
Leaders Club is directed and powered by teens. It provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and abilities through service-learning activities and projects. Learn to be a leader and help make a difference in our community.
It’s free to participate—if you’re in grades 6-12, join a meeting
Achievers
Achievers is a college-access and career-readiness program for those in middle and high school. Prepare for life after high school with guidance from mentors, field trips and goal-setting activities.
Meets every other Thursday from 2-4:30pm in YMCA Rotary Teen Center
Y’s Start
This program helps middle schoolers connect with new friends and give back to our community through volunteering. Go on field trips, develop teamwork and leadership skills, plus plan and conduct service projects.
Youth in Government
Speak your mind and discuss today’s important issues in Youth in Government. All students in grades 8-12 are welcome, and financial assistance is available.
Get involved
View a calendar of our Teen Thrive programs
Contact Alyson Sauter to explore Teen Thrive programs at the Y. And stay connected on our Facebook pages: