Youth Events

Unique Experiences for Youth

These events provide youth (ages 11-17) in Spokane with the opportunities to build community, identify strengths, and learn new skills that will equip them with the ability to foster a sense of belonging and build healthier relationships. 

Youth Self Care Summit

A special one day annual summit that takes place in January. This event is centered on promoting and encouraging self-care among youth, with a focus on young women of color.

This event includes:

  • Free brunch and hot cocoa bar
  • An opening keynote speaker
  • Three workshops focused on different areas of self-care
  • Raffle prizes, goodie bags, and opportunities to develop new skills

Transformations Camp

A special week-long summer empowerment camp centering the experiences of young women of color.

This camp includes:

  • Free breakfast, lunch and snacks
  • The opportunity for youth to get to know themselves better and create new friendships
  • Various workshops on different topics to help youth build confidence, identify strengths, and learn new skills
  • Opportunities for youth to practice what they've learned throughout the camp. 

Youth Impact

I love it!! This place has made me more confident and comfortable in public

- Camp Participant

The experience and ability to be here was so special, I enjoyed this SO much! 

- Youth Self-Care Summit Participant

It is the best camp ever! 

- Camp Participant

I absolutely loved it and the facilitators were great along with their vibes and energy. I would definitely come again!

- Youth Self-Care Summit Participant

Contact

For additional questions or interest regarding these events contact our prevention coordinator

Call/text: 509-370-9024

Email: prevention@ywcaspokane.org

Blog

Jan 15, 2025 Jan 18 @ 2:40 am

2025 Women of Achievement Honorees

Learn More about WOA | Register to Attend | Become a Sponsor | Host a Table YWCA Spokane is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Achievement Award Honorees. These nine women will be honored throughout the months of February…

Jan 13, 2025 Jan 18 @ 2:40 am

Healthy Roots at Shadle Park High School: Recap

In December, YWCA partnered with the college and career center at Shadle Park High School to bring three interactive lunch time lessons focused on the social and emotional skills required for post-secondary success. What is Healthy Roots? Healthy Roots is…

Jan 7, 2025 Jan 18 @ 2:40 am

Board of Directors – Mackenzie Kutz

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Events

Jan 13, 2025 Jan 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

2025 Women’s Rally

January 18, 2025 Big Red Wagon  Join us! Open to the community, feel free to rally alongside YWCA. We stand for bodily autonomy for all – including trans and LGBTQIA+ people – and for equal access to healthcare, birth control,…

Dec 9, 2024 Jan 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Rally & March

January 20, 2025 Spokane Convention Center  Join us! Open to the community, feel free to march with YWCA. The MLK Center in Spokane organizes an annual unity rally, march, and resource fair for the community. This event is free. We…

Dec 10, 2024 Jan 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

DV 201 Training: Learning in Action

Join YWCA Spokane for this important sequel, virtual training on January 30th at 2:00pm. Learn more about the unique barriers and challenges survivors navigate on a daily basis and talk through how you might help a survivor.