First Tee Program
Go Beyond
the Putting Green
With more than 300 locations in the U.S. and several other countries, First Tee uses golf to teach youth ages 7-17 life lessons and leadership skills. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, First Tee helps you become good golfers and even better people.
First Tee emphasizes their core values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Through golf and our core values, kids and teens will learn life skills including:
- Making proper introductions
- Managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
Session Schedule
| Session 1 | Jan. 6 – Feb. 13 |
| Session 2 | Feb. 24 – Apr. 3 |
| Session 3 | Apr. 14 – May 22 |
| Session 4 | Jun. 9 – Jul. 17 |
| Session 5 | Aug. 18 – Sep. 26 |
| Session 6 | Oct. 6 – Nov. 13 |
Program Curriculum
Sessions include a fun, group setting for youthages 7 to 17 regardless of background or previous experience. Our coaches will create environments for GameChangers to explore different methods and, ultimately, develop their own methods for playing their best on the golf course- and through First Tee’s life skill curriculum GameChangers will learn the importance of being their best on and on and off the golf course.
Additional Information:
- Ages: 7-17
- 6-week sessions
- Students attend one 75-minute class per week
- During inclement weather, classes are held inside the clubhouse if possible or canceled. We do our best to schedule make up classes in the event of a cancellation
- Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Volunteer
Parents are encouraged to go beyond simply cheering from the sidelines. We invite you to become active participants by volunteering and always supporting your child's endeavors.
Financial Assistance
The YMCA of West Central Florida is a community-based organization dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programs and services. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we offer financial assistance on a sliding scale to those in need. Learn more below.