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The La Porte County Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of our community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We’re more than just a place to work out. At the Y, we help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do.
With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
Afternoons R.O.C.K. In Indiana
The Y runs an “Afternoons R.O.C.K. in Indiana” program, in collaboration with La Porte Community Schools, as part of our commitment to serving the teen community. The R.O.C.K. program is an afterschool drug prevention program that educates teens on the results of using alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, and also allots time for homework, multi-cultural activities and games. Healthy snack, such as fruit kabobs, chips and salsa, yogurt and granola bars, are served daily. The program is free of charge and is available to all 10-14 year olds that attend the school in session. Everyone who completes the program also receives a special completion prize (gift cards, DVDs, back packs, t-shirts, etc.) as well as daily incentives. Programs this winter will be held at Boston and Kesling middle schools. Watch for more details!
Funded by SAMHSA Block Grant CFDA 93.959 through FSSA/Division of Mental Health and Addiction. The Problem Gambling Prevention portion of this program is funded by Problem Gambler’s Assistance Fund, through FSSA/Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Teen Center
Our Teen Center offers a place to hang out after school, with regular hours from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have air hockey, ping pong, pool, Xbox 360 Kinect, Nintendo Wiis and food. We will also be offering open mic nights for teen musicians, video game tournaments, board game nights, dances, intramural sport leagues and a whole lot more! The program is free to teens from middle school through early high school. Contact Program Coordinator Caleb Addie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
Look for special Teen Night events to be held throughout the school year and summer.
Key Club (For Boys & Girls, Grades 9-12)
Key Club is a Kiwanis Club-sponsored service group for high school students. The group is student-led, adult-guided. Interested in joining? Meetings are held every other week throughout the school year at alternating locations between La Porte and Michigan City. Key Club is open to all teens in La Porte County in grades 9-12. It is a great group to join if you are looking to help out your community or to become a leader for your peers. Contact Program Coordinator Caleb Addie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
