Empowering Teens,
Building Community.
At the Y, we create spaces where teens can connect, grow, and thrive. Whether it's the excitement of Teen Night or the enriching activities in Teen THRIVE, we provide a safe, supportive environment for ages 10-17 to build confidence, friendships, and life skills. With engaging activities, access to Y facilities, and opportunities for personal development, these programs help teens stay active, have fun, and develop resilience—all while being part of a welcoming community. Join us and be part of something great!
TEEN THRIVE
Come for open gym, open swim, use of the wellness center,
and organized programming at the Downtown Y for
FREE
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
TEEN NIGHT
Come hangout, swim, play gym games,
meet new friends, & grab concessions the
last Friday of every month from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Y Members: $5
Community: $10
Want to learn more about our teen programs and opportunities across our Y? Click the links below to learn more!
Looking for a safe, fun place to hang out on a Friday night? Join us at the Y for Teen Night—a space designed just for youth ages 10-17 to play, connect, and have fun!
Kids can enjoy:
✅ Open gym & teen-only swim
✅ Dodgeball, floor hockey & group games
✅ Music & cash concessions (pizza, ramen, popsicles, & more!)
At just $5 for members and $10 for the community, Teen Night gives youth a positive, supervised environment to stay active, build friendships, and just be themselves.
Teen THRIVE is a dynamic program designed to empower youth aged 10-17 with essential life skills and experiences to succeed. The acronym "THRIVE" encapsulates the program's core values: Teamwork, Hope, Resilience, Innovation, Values, and Empowerment.
Hosted at the Downtown Y, Teen THRIVE offers a range of structured activities tailored for middle and high school students, running every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Participants will have access to the Y's facilities such as the pool, racquetball courts*, track*, rock climbing wall, gymnasium, and wellness center* during unstructured program time. Additionally, special structured activities offer a diverse array of activities including: rock climbing, tie-dye sessions, weightlifting, robotics, yoga, cooking classes, woodworking, and more. Prior registration with a signed waiver is required for all participants. *ages 12+.
- WHO: Open to youth ages 10 - 17, with structured programming geared towards middle school students.
- WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- WHERE: This program is held at the Downtown Duluth YMCA 302 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55082
- COST: This is a FREE drop-in program.
