Teens

Teens

BOY (Brave, Optimistic, Youthful) Pre-Teen Program

All Locations
10/8/25 - 4/30/26
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BOY (Brave, Optimistic, Youthful) is a brand-NEW 14-week pre-teen program geared for boys in 5th-8th grade! This program offers middle school aged boys the opportunity to build life skills and discuss topics that are not typically taught in school. Participants will have a space to learn healthy life skills, build self-esteem, create lasting friendships, and feel better prepared to tackle life challenges!

Each program session is led by a passionate male facilitator. On occasion, community speakers related to the weekly topic will come in to educate the boys!

Bi-weekly Topics Include:

  • Welcome Night & Getting to Know You
  • Boy’s in the Woods
  • Healthy Eating & Nutrition
  • Internet Education & Safety
  • Volunteer / Giving Back
  • Money Management
  • Stress Management & Resilience
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Healthy Friendships & Conflict Resolution
  • Healthy Living Skills
  • Time Management
  • Introduction to Trades!

Each program site will meet every 2-3 weeks from 5:30-7:30 PM from October-April, for a total of 14 sessions. Program sites include:

Washington County

  • Kettle Moraine YMCA – West Bend

Ozaukee County

  • Feith Family YMCA – Port Washington

*Exact schedules to be emailed with registration

This program is cost-free for participants and open to both members and non-members of the Kettle Moraine YMCA!

*You do not have to be a resident of any BOY Program school district in order to join! All programs are open to boys in grades 5th-8th (10-14 years old) (public, private, or home-schooled). 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
8/11/25 10/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/08/25 - 04/30/26
Feith - BOY - We
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10/08/25 - 04/30/26
West Bend BOY - A - We
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10/15/25 - 04/30/26
West Bend BOY - B - We
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SHE (Strong Healthy Empowered) Pre-Teen Program

All Locations
10/6/25 - 4/30/26
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The SHE (Strong Healthy Empowered) Pre-Teen Program focuses on improving the mental, social, emotional and physical health of girls in grades 5th-8th through discussion, education and skill-building. The girls are able to build self-esteem and create lasting friendships prior to entering high school.

All programs are led by positive, adult female Y-facilitators, who provide an open and judgement free atmosphere for topic exploration. Additionally, some weeks are led by community professionals who are experts in that week’s topic.

Biweekly Topics May Include:

  • Welcome Night,
  • Healthy Friendships
  • Girls in the Woods
  • Self-Defense
  • Giving Back & Volunteering
  • Yoga & Coping with Stress
  • Healthy Eating & Nutrition
  • Building Resilience
  • Mental Health & Self-Care
  • Body Image & Confidence
  • Positive Free Time
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Money and Time Management

Participants will also get a FREE voucher to take a certified Babysitting Course at the YMCA!

Each program site will meet every 2-3 weeks from 5:30-7:30 PM from October-April, for a total of 14 sessions. Program sites and meeting days include:

Washington County 

  • Kewaskum (@ Kewaskum Middle School): Mondays
  • West Bend A (@ West Washington YMCA): Tuesdays
  • West Bend B (@ West Washington YMCA): Thursdays
  • Slinger (@ Slinger Middle School): Wednesdays

Ozaukee County 

  • Port Washington A (@ Thomas Jefferson Middle School): Tuesday’s
  • Grafton (@ John Long Middle School): Wednesdays
  • Cedarburg (@ Webster Middle School): Thursdays

*Exact schedules to be emailed with registration. 

This program is cost-free for participants and open to both members and non-members of the Kettle Moraine YMCA!

*You do not have to be a resident of any SHE Program school district in order to join! All programs are open to girls in grades 5th-8th (public, private, or home-schooled). 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
SHE (Strong, Healthy, Empowered) 8/11/25 10/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/06/25 - 04/30/26
Kewaskum SHE - Mo
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Closes
10/20/2025
10/07/25 - 04/30/26
Port Washington - SHE - Tu
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Closes
10/21/2025
10/07/25 - 04/30/26
West Bend A - SHE - Tu
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Closes
10/21/2025
10/08/25 - 04/30/26
Grafton - SHE - We
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Closes
10/22/2025
10/08/25 - 04/30/26
Slinger - SHE - We
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Closes
10/22/2025
10/09/25 - 04/30/26
Cedarburg - SHE - Th
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Closes
10/23/2025
10/09/25 - 04/30/26
West Bend B - SHE - Th
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Closes
10/23/2025