BUILDING CHARACTER, CREATING STRONG LEADERS
Mentoring Programs at the YMCA help teens develop their character and realize their full potential. Character Development is the process for cultivating the values, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors that prepare youth to thrive in learning, in work, and in life. Our mentors intentionally focus on these five areas when interacting with the teen mentees: emotion management, empathy, relationship building, responsibility, and personal development.
We work every day to help youth set and achieve their personal and educational goals. Through our leadership and mentoring programs, we make sure that every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future, and to take an active role in strengthening their community.

REGISTRATION FOR Moline-East Moline YMCA REGISTRATION FOR ROCK ISLAND YMCA
Y WINNERS
In-Building youth program for youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades
Y-Winners offers mentoring through weekly group sessions, learning kits, & academic tutoring. The Y Winners program is available at a minimal cost to members and the community due to the generous donations and support from our community.
Rock Island YMCA Youth Development Director: Victor Martinez
Moline-East Moline YMCA Youth Development Director
Y-Winners Program Details
- August-May (align with Moline and Rock Island District Calendar)
- $10/month registration fee for members
$28.50/month for community members
- Students checking in at the Moline-East Moline YMCA will check in at the Spirit, Mind and Body Center and obtain their daily wristband. They may stay to eat with Nourish or head to the YMCA using the NORTH ENTRANCE only.
- Students checking in at the Rock Island YMCA will check in with Victor Martinez to obtain their wristband at the front desk.
- The Membership desk will not check in any unoccupied youth under 9th grade on school days before 6pm.
Students in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade must be enrolled in Y Winners or under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
- Character development contract signed upon the start of the program and character building throughout the program.
Facility Youth Policy
- Youth age 13 and younger must leave the building by 8:00 PM unless they are under the care of a responsible adult.
- Youth fitness orientations are for ages 12 and 13. No parent is needed to take the class. A wristband is required for youth to use fitness areas, with no one age 13 or younger allowed in the Strength Center.
- Youth orientations 8-11 remain the same and a parent is needed for the orientation and to be present with the child while working out.
We are always striving to improve programming for our youth. Through Y Winners we will have more direct supervision from leadership staff, personal check-ins and mentoring opportunities, daily food provided by our Nourish program, and a focus on character development.