Stand Up is a free, donor-supported 6-week program designed for young men (ages 12-15) to enhance their self-image through exercise, learning to cultivate positive relationships, and developing self-reliance.
Program runs in fall, spring and summer Bethlehem, Deer Path, Doylestown, Fairless Hills, and Quakertown.
The Program
This free program includes:
✔️ Participation in the 6-week Stand Up Program which includes activities fitness center workouts, group exercise, samplers and interactive programming to promote self-development.
✔️ Six week program includes goal setting & get to know yourself (week 1), mental health/stress management (week 2), healthy habits/nutrition (week 3), healthy relationships (recognizing toxic relationships, ethics & core values) (week 4), taking the next step (college/trade/career exploration) (week 5) and leadership (week 6) with a variety of group activities including workouts, cooking, team sports, guest speakers and a service project.
✔️ Two-month teen membership to the Y
Who qualifies:
✔️ Teen boys age age 12- 15
The Impact
Our Stand Up Program + Empower U Program have impacted 309+ teens. The YMCA Stand Up program began in 2023.
Total participants impacted: 352
Branches served: Bethlehem, Deer Path, Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Quakertown
