Y-Leaders
Join our FREE Y Leaders Bootcamp this summer and get equipped to be effective and empowered leaders.
The Y Leaders Program at YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a leadership initiative that aims to equip young womxn with the tools they need to be effective and empowered leaders. Our summer 2024 program takes our participants through 5 days of interactive workshops that explore important leadership topics and teach how to develop strong communication skills, understand your values, beliefs, priorities and passions, build healthy relationships, and boldly navigate spaces with confidence and ease.
We also use creative, arts-based activities, storytelling, group conversation and positive affirmations for personal development and good emotional wellbeing.
Middle School/Younger High School Students
Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2
9:00am - 2:00pm each day
Ages 11 – 14
Older High School/College Students
Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9
9:00am - 2:00pm each day
Ages 15-21
Space is limited! Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Y Leaders Eligibility
· Currently enrolled in school.
· Between the ages of 11 and 21.
· A resident of Westchester (college addresses included)
· Y Leaders is open to those who identify as female, woman, non-binary and gender-nonconforming.
The YWCA’s core mission of empowering women and eliminating racism drives the vision and mission of this leadership initiative. To do our work through a racial justice lens is to approach our work in a way that is not only inclusive but allows for flexibility and changes based on staff, students and community feedback. Our goal is to equip young women with the tools they need to be the best leaders they can be while taking care of themselves on their journey.
We recognize that leadership comes in all forms. Some leadership is loud, others quiet, some at the forefront and others as the backbone and support. Our program aims to foster and encourage all types of leadership and recognize that it takes a fully diverse, inclusive and intentional program to prepare students for the future.
Questions? Contact our Youth Leadership Director, Lesley Mazzotta (she/her/hers) via e-mail at lmazzotta@ywcawpcw.org
Y Leaders Summer Bootcamp 2024 Application
2024 SUMMER APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Applications first come first serve. Space is limited, so apply below!
Our summer 2024 program takes our participants through 5 days of interactive workshops that explore important leadership topics and teach how to develop strong communication skills, understand your values, beliefs, priorities and passions, build healthy relationships, and boldly navigate spaces with confidence and ease.
We also use creative, arts-based activities, storytelling, group conversation and positive affirmations for personal development and good emotional wellbeing.