YCC Youth Program

YCC Youth Program

Empowering Our Youth & Community

About ELEVATE Youth

At ELEVATE Youth, we are here to empower our youth and community! We envision a vibrant, creative youth who are empowered by adults and peers alike to help them achieve their full potential and then lead others by inspiring them to give, serve, and grow.


Our mission is to provide experiences that cultivate success and strengthen our community through comprehensive programming for children, youth and families giving them the opportunity to grow in the areas of self confidence, leadership, responsibility and respect and to participate voluntarily in the community.


If you have any questions, please send us an email at contact@yatescc.org.

Self-Confidence


Feeling trust in one’s own abilities, qualities, and judgment.

Leadership


Guide and motivate others on a course of action to strive towards common goals.

Responsibility


Making independent decisions, acting morally towards one’s self and others, and being accountable for one’s actions.

Respect


Having deep regard for the abilities, qualities, and achievements of one’s self, others, and the community at large.

YCC ELEVATE Youth Weekly Event

Play Pals

ELEVATE Youth Play Pals offers open and unstructured play for all children every Monday morning from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. This program is free and open to all children ages 0 -5 and offers different themed equipment every week.

Weekly sessions will currently meet at St. Paul's Lutheran Church located at 135 Hamilton Street in Penn Yan. A quick reminder that Caregivers must stay during Play Pals.


Learn more and register below!

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Updates & Events

Elevate Youth Easter Card Making Class

By Charles Bollinger III • March 28, 2025
Day: Monday, April 14, 2025 Location: ONCE AGAIN SHOPPE Instructor: Kim McCormack Time: 10-11:30 Fee: FREE Grant : Hattie Hardman Limited Spots Available: 15 Ages: 5-18 Supplies: All will be provided Elevate Youth Easter Card Making Class Our Instructor, Kim McCormack is a retired grandmother of 15 grandchildren, eager to share her love of card-making, is hosting a Card Making Class for Elevate Youth. For years, Kim has crafted beautiful cards, spreading joy to her family and friends. Each card is thoughtfully created for its recipient, reflecting a personal touch. Now, Kim is inspired to teach others the art of making cards, igniting creativity and connection in those around her.

ELEVATE Youth Pilates: April

By Charles Bollinger III • March 24, 2025
2 Classes for 2 Different Age Groups! ELEVATE Youth Pilates Classes, designed to introduce kids and teens to the benefits of movement, flexibility, and core strength in a fun and engaging way!
Yates Community Center ELEVATE Youth Play Pals 2024

ELEVATE Youth Play Pals: 2025

March 20, 2025
Get ready for another month of ELEVATE Youth Play Pals! Join us every Monday morning for free, unstructured play and weekly themes. Register now!
Yates Community Center ELEVATE Youth Cooking Class in Penn Yan

ELEVATE Youth Cooking Class: March 22, 2025

March 7, 2025
Join the Yates Community Center for a fun and interactive youth cooking class. This class is free of charge for students ages 9-15. Be sure to register at the YCC's website!
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