Offers a youth group that gives members the opportunity to participate in educational "learn by doing" projects and promotes healthy social interaction helping youth maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential. Provides opportunities to go to camp, publicly show their work, travel, host international youth, and attend meetings and events at Cornell University. 4-H programming provides a framework on which youth can build self-confidence, responsibility, and generosity.

Provides an alcohol and drug free supervised location for community youth to receive additional help with school work and engage in recreational activities.

Provides a wide range of supervised outdoor and STEM activities aimed at building leadership skills and self-esteem. Also have available summer camp opportunities. Girls can join through troops, camp, single events or multi-week program series.

Provides a program designed for middle school students which helps develop self-esteem, deal with peer pressure, encourage community service, helps with homework, mentoring, gym programs, social recreation and cultural arts programs. Some programs include a guidance center, the Torch Club (leadership program), Passport to Manhood, Smart Girls program, Academic Power Hour, Recognition programs and Friday night events.

A program which aims to encourage youth to engage in healthy behaviors early in life that reduce preventable chronic diseases, unwanted pregnancy and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. The youth participate in workshops and various activities, community service projects which help to build leadership skills and to help build up their community.

Provides cultural stimulation for youth, and opportunities for voluntary community services. Includes drop-in lounge, activities center, trips to museum, historical sites, homework helpers, recreational activities, arts and crafts, technology classes, sailing and science programs.

The Exploring program is a work site-based program for young people which provides experiences that help them mature, become responsible and caring adults, along with pursuing their special interests and developing leadership skills. Explorer posts are established by local community organizations that match their resources to the interests of young people in the community.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and a range of programs including Babysitter Training, Manga/Comic Drawing Workshop, games, arts and crafts and community service opportunities.

Provides leadership training, character development, citizenship training and personal fitness for young men. Day and residential camps are available.

Provides opportunities for scouting to all boys and young adults in the counties served and support all units, and their volunteer leaders. Council is made up of all the chartered organizations and their volunteer scouters. Offers Cub Scout program to boys and girls, kindergarten through fifth grade. Offers Scouts BSA program is for boys and girls in sixth grade to age eighteen. Offers co-ed Venturing and Exploring programs which provide opportunities to experience career exploration in specific areas and high adventure for youth 14-20. Through an extensive on hands stem program we provide learning opportunities to youth through scouting for character development, citizenship and leadership training.

Provides a wide range of supervised outdoor and STEM activities aimed at building leadership skills and self-esteem. Also have available summer camp opportunities. Girls can join through troops, camp, single events or multi-week program series.

Volunteers are the backbone of the YMCA. At all levels, volunteers contribute valuable resources of knowledge and talents to help our association carry out its mission. Whether your talents and interests are in sports, special events, or fundraising.Opportunities starting at 13 years of age through our teen swim assistant program and camp counselor in training program at 15 years of age.All Volunteers over the age of 18 years old are required to pass a background check.

Volunteers needed for toy shop, soup kitchen, and bell ringers at Christmas time.

A county-wide youth engagement program that teaches junior and senior high school students about Chenango County and the needs of the community. Participants become more aware of their surroundings and community, gain an understanding of volunteerism and the impact it has on society, and learn about fundraising and the ongoing challenges nonprofits face.

* Offers youth development services: Recreational activities. Educational activities and programs. Literacy program. STEM program. Smart Moves program. Keystone Club for teens. One-on-one and group tutoring in math, reading and language skills for elementary students. Teenage pregnancy prevention. Substance and alcohol abuse awareness. Dance, basketball, and other sports opportunities. Case management and Family Support programs. In-house Family Navigator from AutismUp. Community service programs. Summer camp programs. Field trip opportunities. Daily snack and meal included with membership.

Provides animal sanctuary, referral and adoption, and animal welfare information. Complete animal hospital on premises. Low-cost spay/neuter. Full service for pet health available to the public.

Coordinates disadvantaged youth to give back to their community.

* Offers work readiness programs for youth: Job readiness workshops. Career exploration. Referrals to TASC (GED) programs. Internships. Leadership opportunities. Academic support. Community service opportunities.

Offers a food pantry and assistance in filing for SNAP applications DSS, HEAP, re-entry program and PAL. Assistance with housing issues, legal issues, and immigration issues.

Teens (grades 9-12) enjoy opportunities to meet new friends, stay fit, develop leadership skills, engage in Jewish life and learning and participate in community service. Volunteer opportunities are available in a variety of programs after school and on the weekends. The Teen Services Center also has numerous academic test prep offerings: SAT, PSAT, ACT, and Regents review with NYS certified teachers.

Youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or "experiential" learning about things that interest them. They also get confidence, compassion and connections with caring adults to make contributions to their communities.

Resource for parishes and/or personnel working with adolescents. Provides training and consultation for ministry with youth (middle school and high school aged) and/or young adults (ages 18-39). Leadership training (youth and adult), conferences, retreats, service opportunities. Residential camp offered.