UNO-Y is the Victorian YMCA's premier personal development program for young community leaders, which takes place annually at a YMCA recreation camp. Managers and key staff of YMCA Victoria are invited to nominate and sponsor young adults from their centre or community to take part in this week long program.

In 2009 UNO-Y is being held at Lake Dewar Lodge April 4-9. Nominations must be lodged by Monday March 2, 2009. Download further info and nomination forms from the the link at the end of this blurb. YMCA Bass Coast Youth Services will be sponsoring a number of young people to attend this great program. If you want to discuss further details contact bcys@ymca.org.au
The UNO-Y program is planned and delivered by a volunteer taskforce of youth in conjunction with YMCA professionals. A nomination to attend should be regarded as recognition of outstanding commitment and performance.

Who is eligible?

Young people aged 16-20 who are showing leadership potential. UNO-Y is designed to further enhance their abilities and enable the young person to be even more effective in their communities.

Nominees can be from within the YMCA or the wider community.

Program elements

• Professional Development
  Senior YMCA Managers will facilitate professional development sessions, giving participants solid skills to use back in their YMCA or community.
• Personal Development
  Throughout the week, participants will explore topics relating to values, prejudice and building self esteem.  They will work on projects that require initiative, team work and planning.  Participants will have time to reflect on the type of leader they are and how they can be  effective in their community.
• Fun!
  The UNO-Y program takes place at a YMCA Recreation Camp, providing the perfect setting for fun outdoor challenges between sessions.  At UNO-Y you will form friendships with peer leaders from communities across Victoria and beyond.

What past participants have said

"I learnt more about myself in 6 days than I had in 16 years. I defined my values, strengths and those annoying parts that needed work."

"UNO-Y allowed me to explore what it was that made me, ME."

"What developed over those 6 days was something I'd never imagined. These strangers became my friends and shared with me one of the most influential experiences of my life."

"Overall I had an enormous amount of fun. Somehow UNO-Y combines personal development and fun in a unique balance."

"UNO-Y is the opportunity of a lifetime and I'm still patting myself on the back for taking it. I discovered myself and amazing people."

"Every single one of us took away skills that can only assist us in the future. Including communication, interaction,  understanding, leadership, friendship and trust."

"I cannot even attempt to explain the significance of this camp on my life."


download info and links to nomination form