Teen Programs
LINKS 2 LEGACY
Links 2 Legacy is a unique new program at the Suffolk Y JCC for teens to learn more about the Holocaust and create their own student-produced documentary on three local Holocaust survivors.
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YOUnity CONFERENCES
YOUnity Conferences are a series of FREE programs for Long Island high schools. Our interactive conferences are attended by hundred of teens and empower young people to promote communities of understanding and respect in their own schools.
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GENERATION FORWARD
Is your teen looking for meaningful ways to get involved with and give back to the community? Join our new initiative as we volunteer, connect, and give back through hands-on service with local nonprofits and houses of worship.
Contact Jane Pashman at [email protected] for more information.
TEEN COMPANY AT STAGE 74
Teen Company theater program at Stage 74 provides people the opportunity to explore & perform musical theater together in an educational, supportive & professional environment. Our mission is to present high-quality musical theater productions performed by talented kids for family audiences, to provide a safe, creative & nurturing place where kids can harness their inherent energy, build their self-esteem & realize their true potential through the unique collaborative art form that is musical theater. Young people gain confidence & learn commitment, responsibility, communication & teamwork skills that are critical to their success in both school & life.
2026-2027 Show:
MATILDA
Grades 7-12
Auditions:
Sunday, September 20, 2026 | 10:00 am
sign in at 9:30 am
Callbacks:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 5:00-8:30 pm
Performance Dates:
Saturday, January 16, 2027 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 17, 2027 | 2:00 pm
SUMMER TEEN LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Teens that are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors can intern with a diverse group of socially conscious peers to bring vital social connections to older adults. Through our Summer leadership training program, you can develop leadership skills, build your resume and engage in meaningful programs with older adults. Through a variety of intergenerational activities – including discussion groups, creative arts and tech assistance – you can give back to the community this summer while earning 100+ community service hours.
All applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
The program will take place in person at the Suffolk Y JCC
SUMMER 2027 INFORMATION COMING SOON.
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TESTIMONIALS
This summer internship was one of the most meaningful things I’ve done last year, and definitively the best thing I could’ve done with myself during the summer. Yes, the first few days will be awkward, both in navigating through interactions with your peers and the adults, but once you get over that initial hurdle, both relationships flourish. I was able to elicit some seriously entertaining, as well as important conversation with the adults, and to be able to foster and cultivate a community filled with people with beautiful experiences and advice is something that is impossible to replicate, and wonderful to experience. This program also demonstrates extremely important leadership and cooperative skills. As you’re forced to sit with other teens to create lesson plans and other projects, you learn how to take charge in certain aspects, and collaborate in others. If that does not entice you, the adults do have a motorized scooter that they drive around and it is very fun to ride. – Melody
At the SYJCC internship program, I had such an amazing time and it was such a valuable experience! I truly enjoyed talking to the older adults and learning about their families. If you get the opportunity to be an intern, you will instantly be laughing with and be able to form connections with the older adults. I loved the wide range of activities provided and the fact that the interns plan the activities makes it even better because you get to choose what topics you’re interested in. I especially loved challah making and coming home with a freshly made challah for Shabbat. Overall, this intern program was such a great opportunity! – Paige
