Teens Can Join The Y For Free This Summer As City Tries To Offers Alternatives To Takeovers

Teens Can Join The Y For Free This Summer As City Tries To Offers Alternatives To Takeovers

CHICAGO — For the first time ever, Chicago teens will have free access to the YMCA this summer under a new city partnership aimed at expanding recreational opportunities for teens as officials grapple with how to address large youth gatherings across the city. The Get Summer program, announced Wednesday by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, will provide free memberships to Chicago residents ages 12-18 from Monday through…

YMCA offers free summer memberships to Chicago teens, 'safe spaces to meet'

Mayor Brandon Johnson has argued repeatedly that investing in young people — not throwing the book at them and their parents — is the answer to the perennial problem of teen takeovers. On Wednesday, the mayor got a big assist in that effort, courtesy of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.Seven “Ys” across the city — Irving Park, Kelly Hall, Lake View, McCormick, Rauner Family, South Side and West Garfield Park — are offering free summer membership…

YMCA offers free summer memberships to Chicago teens, ‘safe spaces to meet’

Mayor Brandon Johnson has argued repeatedly that investing in young people — not throwing the book at them and their parents — is the answer to the perennial problem of teen takeovers. On Wednesday, the mayor got a big assist in that effort, courtesy of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Seven “Ys” across the city — Irving Park, Kelly Hall, Lake View, McCormick, Rauner Family, South Side and West Garfield Park — are offering free summer membershi…