Dayton YMCA Teen Center

Slip'n Slide

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If you weren't here Thursday, you missed some cool summer fun! Take 6 tarps and add a hot summer day plus 200 feet of garden hose and you get a cool summer activity!

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Slip'n Slide

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Slip'n Slide

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Now that's some serious distance!

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Chris Bailey

Leland Polly

Art Machine hosted at the Teen Center

2008-07-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

The YMCA has been the proud host of Art Machine - a grant funded program based on a novel where the participants are each designing their own art machine.

YMCA Achievers Gala

2008-07-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

Lee and April were the proud representatives of the Dayton YMCA at the annual Achievers Gala held at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati Ohio.

Teen Power

2008-05-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

The Teen Center hosted Teen Power, an inner-city youth group, on Tuesday. The teens had a great time shooting pool, playing corn hole, and of course playing the arcade game. The video is from the time they visited us in November.

Mexico City Video!

2008-04-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

Chess Tournament!

2008-02-04T10:56:00.000-08:00

February's kicking off our all new chess club at the Dayton Teen Center. Interested in fine tuning your chess skills or perhaps you've never played before and you'd like to learn? Come visit the Teen Center Wednesday and Friday evenings!

Table Tennis Tournament!

2007-12-19T07:53:00.000-08:00

Table Tennis has really been on the rise at the Dayton YMCA Teen Center. A lot of thanks goes to George Thompson from the Northern KY Table Tennis club for assisting the YMCA in getting official USATT status. On the last day of November, the Dayton YMCA hosted a table tennis tournament which was a huge success. A last minute upset put up-and-comming star, April, in second place. Lee (pictured) came in first with Bryan claiming third.

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Bryan Playing Table Tennis

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JC Penney Trip!

2007-11-26T10:46:00.000-08:00

On Monday it was all smiles with 19 teens who were selected to receive a $50 gift card to JC Penney's. The grant is part of the awesome effort that JC Penney takes to give teens in need a chance to buy school supplies. The teens had a terrific time!

Bridget's Double Dutch

2007-11-26T10:14:00.000-08:00

Check out the video to watch Bridget Double Dutch!

Lights On!

2007-10-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

October 18 was a big highlight for Dayton teens and children. Hosted by the YMCA at the Cincinnati Music Hall, the Lights On Afterschool event was a lot of fun with free passes for face painting as well as ballons. The event also featured a childrens choir, juggalers, and much more! The YMCA Teen Center had over 40 teens and children in attendance.

Thanks to Daphne Percy for the Photos

Harvest Festival!

2007-10-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

The Dayton Harvest festival was a great success! The Dayton Teen Center hosted a booth which was managed by the members of the Teen Center board. The booth sold ceramics which were painted by young people from the Teen Center during ceramics classes as well as treats from our snack bar.

Pool

2007-10-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Come check out out competitive pool players here at the Teen Center!

Guitar Hero

2007-10-10T12:32:00.000-07:00

PS2 guitar playing has been the rage at the Teen Center lately!

Welcome back Dustin!

2007-09-21T07:15:00.000-07:00

Dustin had a nice surprise when he walked in on Monday and found April, Casandra, Debra, and Rebecca waiting for him with two cakes and a poster to welcome him back.

High School Musical 2 Night!

2007-08-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

The Dayton YMCA Teen Center was the place to be on Saturday as they hosted Disney's High School Musical 2 movie. The night began with snacks and drinks for all participants. This was followed by group games that were led by the staff until 8:00 pm when the viewing began. With over 50 people in attendance, this was a party worth attending!

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Here, Taylor keeps the teenagers entertained by playing a "super sleuth" game.

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In this action game of "guess who?", the kids attempt's to to be the first one to say the opponents name once the blanket is dropped.

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The ever popular duck-duck goose!

Dayton Teen Center Scooter Tournament!

2007-08-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

The 1st annual Dayton YMCA scooter competition was a home run performance by every teen who entered. It was a day of tail whips, jumps, and 360's. But best of all, everyone came away saying they'd had a great time! The event featured three separate tournaments with medals for the top three contestants in each tournament. In this picture left to right, Devon (3rd), Lee (1st), and Steven (2nd) are receiving their medals.

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Here's the "Big Three" air-borne! (:

Winners of Talent Competition

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Here, Sean posses with the winners of the scooter talent show. L-R Devon - 2nd, Bryan- 1st, and Steven - 3rd.

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The scooter tournament even featured local talent in the form of a man named Jake. He created some great music so the contestants could keep their rythem. (:

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Brian is President of the Table Tennis Club at the Teen Center. He also placed 1st for the scooter talent show.

Teen Center Board

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It was great to have the Dayton Teen Center Board in attendance at the scooter competition. L-R Debra - President, Cassandra - Friend of the board, Rebecca - Secretary, and April - Vice President. They played a big role in setting up and cleaning up for the tournament.

The King!

2007-08-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

Lee established his position as the Razer King at the Dayton skate park. Coming in first place in the poser competition, this man is going to be hard to beat!

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Steven V.

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Steven proved that he's a competitor to be reckoned with on Friday when he nearly upset the standing champion Lee.

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Devon the Patriot

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Coming in third place, Devon has a lot style which makes him a popular favorite with the crowd.

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Teen Center Arts!

2007-06-25T08:37:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Shelby, the Dayton Teen Center has been able to offer some exciting art programs!

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Arcade Games!

2007-04-30T07:45:00.000-07:00

Recently, Newport on the Levee donated several video arcade games to the Teen Center. These have been a huge success and have seen almost non-stop action since they've been here. They've also sparked a whole new activity here - Car Racing Tournaments! Thanks Newport on the Levee for your contribution!

Bullying Awareness Night

2007-04-30T07:34:00.000-07:00

April 26 was Bullying Awareness night at the Dayton YMCA Teen Center. The program was put on by YLD and was a great success. The evening featured a special speaker from the Health Department who spoke on what bullying is, and what we can do to prevent it. Following the speech was a skit put on by the YLD girls (in photo). The moral of the skit was that if kids will unite together and speak up against what is wrong, bullying will not continue. The evening ended with snack and some refreshments.

NFL Match!

2007-03-12T08:41:00.000-07:00

Who says video games don't give social interaction? The TVs at the Teen Center have seen some serious use the past couple of weeks. Thanks to Eddie, there have been several NFL video game tournaments! Thanks Eddie for bringing your PS2 player! These competitions have included as many as 10 players per series and have lasted up to four hours long.

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Mad Science!

2007-03-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

Teens were given a real treat on Wednesday as a Mad Science instructor demonstrated several experiments which included making several different reactions. As you can see, he kept our attention well!

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Abstract Art!

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The tech lab saw some very cool art last Monday when and instructor came to teach the teens some abstract art. Some of the techniques included painting flowers with string, and applying paint to a spinning piece of paper.

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The line-up for pool has been growing due to all the tournaments!

YLD

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Meet YLD. This enthusiastic group of girls meet at the Teen Center twice a week. They are a real asset to both the teen center and the community. The goal of this club is to help youth to make wise choices. As you can see, this group has some dedicated learners!

Book Shelf Assembly

2007-02-19T11:26:00.000-08:00

When the Y purchased a new bookcase, we didn't have far to look for someone to put it together. Patrick volunteered immediately with the help of Heather and Ernie. They did an awesome job at following directions!

Jump-In

2007-02-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Ever since the popular movie Jump-In was shown at the Teen Center, the teens have actively been practicing their jump rope skills! Here James takes a go at it while Nikita turns the rope.

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Jump In Night!

2007-01-19T08:31:00.002-08:00

Saturday night was Jump In Movie night at the Dayton YMCA Teen Center. It was a night of games, food, prizes, and of course the Jump In Movie. Apparently some kids had a problem carrying all the prizes out!

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JCPenney Gift Cards!

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Wednesday, January 10 was a big day for the elementary and middle school After-School kids. A total of 32 kids were awarded $50 gift cards to go towards school expenses. It was definitely one of the highlights of the year to watch the children shop for cloths that they normally couldn't buy. Thanks to JCPenney for the contribution!

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The grins say it all! Do these kids look contented or what?! You can tell from the packages that they've been busy!

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You can tell from Amber's face that she'll have little problem, finding what clothes to buy!

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Jake & Rodney with their $50 gift cards!

Field Trip!

2007-01-05T09:23:00.000-08:00

Friday was a day of awesome fun with a field trip to the Newport Aquarium. Here's a shot of sixteen of the thirty who attended.

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Meet James - a terrific fellow! (Notice his underwater ghost peering from behind)

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Definitely not the fish tank you want to fall into!

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With these fellows along, what can go wrong? L - R are David, Leland, Bryan, and Chris (Teen Board President).

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Yes these are real sharks Ashly, Devon, April, and Rebbecca are petting!

$100 in JCPenny Gift Cards Donated

2007-01-05T09:01:00.000-08:00

Local YLA members Sydney and Courtney stand beside the Christmas tree with a different kind of gift. Thanks to JCPenny, these girls both received $50 gift cards from the Dayton YMCA Teen Center. Congratulations girls! A benefit dance will be held today to assist their family in their unfortunate situation of loosing their house to a fire.

Pool Tables Recovered!

2007-01-05T08:55:00.000-08:00

Nikita enjoys the new feeling of pool tables with all new cloth! This is a great improvement over the previous ones! YMCA employee, Dustin Clark will be holding tournaments in the coming months. In addition, a top ten list will be placed on the wall next to the pool tables with the winner each week receiving a prize.

New Grafitti Art Lockers!

2007-01-05T08:42:00.000-08:00

Skylar and Lyndsey show off the new lockers that were graffiti painted by local artist Alex Bartenbeger. A great time was had by all the teens who participated and the Teen Center is blessed with an all new style!

Table Tennis Beginning November 1!

2006-09-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

It's all official! An NKU instructor will be coming to the Teen Center on November 1st @ 5:00 pm to instruct teens on the basics of Table Tennis. He's bringing with him a Table Tennis Robot which will assist in learning the proper way to return the ball.
Everyone from grade 6 through 12 are welcome!

New Grind Rails!

2006-09-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

Bryan tests out the new grind rails! Lee does the balancing act.

Meanwhile Steven and Bryan are getting some serious air!

Have you signed up for the Pool tournament?

2006-08-31T11:01:00.000-07:00

As September is upon us, Dustin would like to remind all who are interested to sign up for a pool league beginning here at the Y. If you're a beginner, you will have to win less games in order to win. Pros will have to win more! Enjoy!

Seniors Utilize Teen Center

2006-08-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

The Tech Lab has been used for several months as a place of meeting for the senior citizens of the community. This addition has been a real benefit to all involved.

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Sydney shows her artwork.

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Here's Bryan in one of his many games vs Dustin.

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Here's Mr. Invincible at his finest!

Ping Pong

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Mersades tries out her backhand in an attempt to beat her opponent.

Cheetah Girls Party!

2006-08-31T09:32:00.000-07:00

The Teen Center was the place to be on Saturday night, August 27, where a party was held to view the second airing of Cheetah Girls 2. Everyone had a great time with free chocolate milk, chips, and cookies. There was also a free Picture corner where anyone could have their picture taken for free.

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The following articles were part of a contest here at the Teen Center. Everyone who entered had their names put in a "hat" for a chance to get two free movie tickets. The guidelines were that whoever entered had to write a poem at least 8 lines long or else they had to write a story about the Teen Center. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to Bridget S. for winning!

Love

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Love can't grow on a tree
Love doesn't go in the breeze
Love is in your heart
Love grows there
Love is fair
Love is a pair of doves going in the air
Love is a feeling you can't forget
Love doesn't just sit
Love moves and grows like we do
Love is a lot of colour, not just blue
Love is a feeling to let out
Love is a feeling you can't keep in so just let it out

Submitted by Rebecca W.

Jesus

2006-08-21T09:08:00.000-07:00

Jesus is the way and the light. He blessed us with sight. Most of us go to church and Worship. Then we have to tell people about Him and what He did for me and you. Your name may be Lou or Louise but it doesn't matter what our names are or how lame we are but the most important thing is to go to church and worship Him and His Son.
-this article was submitted and written by Debra W.

Cheetahs

2006-08-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Cheetahs are fast
Cheetahs are cool
I wish I had a cheetah
To ride to school

They are pretty
They are awesome
They are better
Than an Opossum

They might be nice
They might be mean
But they are fast
You have seen

They are faster than lightning
They are faster than a truck
They are faster than a jet
I bet you a buck

The cheetah I would have
Would like you
Also it would like
Winnie the Pooh

If I had a Cheetah
I would name it Lil
I would go shopping for it
At Goodwill

The End

Submitted by Mersades F.

A Brand New Year!

2006-08-10T10:38:00.000-07:00

As a new school year begins here at the Y. You can look forward to an all new schedule beginning on Monday, August 14. Among some of the new programs included will be Nature Art which is done by using natural stuff we find outside in order to create your own masterpiece! Also we'll be playing some street hockey and various other sports. Stay tuned for more information!

The Special Boy

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We go to a different school,
We connect when we play pool

I think about him every night,
But we flirt when we fight

He was blonde I was, I am brown
When I’m with him I’m wearing a crown

He wears shorts, I wear skirts,
If he calls me chicken he’ll get hurts

He’s good at pool
But I better at school

I have style,
He wishes he could run a mile

There are people who don’t understand,
Why I like this special man

By Sydney M.

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The YMCA

2006-07-31T08:42:00.000-07:00

The YMCA

Once in a magical world there was a place called the YMCA or as some people say the teen center. There’s Titus, Dustin, Andrea, Andrea, Monic, Eddie, and Rebecca. There princess and princes, King and Queens and even a joker. There were friends and there were foes. There’s also dorks and geeks. Here there was an Art room and what we call pool there’s also a place that is so cool. Office’s and Officer’s named Officer Mineer. We have words and nerds and little tiny birds. We have Lovers and Friends and little tiny Tims. We have chambers and gamers. We have crushers and crushies. There’s Dictoionarys and picoionarys. I’m good at ping pong and other people are good at ding dong. There’s D.A.R.E. and C.A.R.E. Then theres also shareing and careing.
By Bridget S.
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Rainy Day Makes Movie Day

2006-07-28T06:27:00.000-07:00

Due to the rain, outdoor activities were closed at the Teen Center on Thursday. The teens still enjoyed a good time, however, as they watched "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.

Scavenger Hunt a Success!

2006-07-26T05:53:00.000-07:00

A good time was had by all on Tuesday when the Summer Fun group went on a scavenger hunt covering most of downtown Dayton. All participants were awarded Ice Cream bars and the winning team was awarded M&M's. Congratulations to Eddie and his successful hunt!

Art Works Visits the Dayton Teen Center

2006-07-20T07:04:00.000-07:00

Dayton elementary children were given a special treat on Monday morning as they watched a presentation given by Art Works that was performed here at the Dayton Teen Center. A series of short skits were performed which emphasized the four core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.

Summer Fun Schedule for this week:

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Tuesday: Bowling & Putt-Putt
Wednesday: Biking
Thursday: Planetarium & Legos
Friday: Reading Buddies

Great week of Summer Fun!

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This will a fun week for those involved with summer fun. The activities will include swimming, canoeing, Orienteering (scavenger hunt), Coney Island, and Golf Camp!

Great time at Sports of All Sorts!

2006-07-06T06:04:00.000-07:00

We all had a great time Wednesday as the Summer Fun group played Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Volleyball, not to mention arcade games!

Let the Summer Fun Begin!

2006-07-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

If you signed up for the upcoming activities this coming July, you won't be sorry! Coming this week is Miniature Golf, Horseback Riding, and Water Tag!

Good Bye Amberly!

2006-07-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

Sadly we had to say goodbye to one of our old faithful's last week who moved to Texas. Anyone who would like to leave a comment for Amberly, please click the comment icon below the picture.

Hi Andrea!

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Hi Andrea this is christina how is your vacation. I hope your havin fun. I'm havin fun here with Amberly, and Patrick. Can't wait to see you soon. Have fun on your vacation. Bye.
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Hi Andrea!

2006-06-21T12:54:00.000-07:00

HI Andrea!What are you doing?I hope you are having fun!!! Beacuse i'm having fun!!!I miss you..... well i got to go!C-YA

Hi Andrea!

2006-06-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

hey andrea hope your havin fun on your vacation. we miss u an cant wait for u to come back. i just been chillin here wit my friend christina an patrick an april an people. its fun down here lol. so hows your vacation doing? hopefully good an fun. hope to see u soon. bye. (note from editor: this message was kept in its original form to preserve character)