Teens with nothing to do and no supervision after school are at greater risk of unsafe behaviors and poorer grades, according to a 2001 YMCA survey. Over half of teens surveyed say they wish there were more after school activities in their communities, and two-thirds say they would be likely to participate in after school programs that would help them get better grades, develop leadership skills and serve their community. The YMCA Teen Action Agenda aims to involve one in five teens in YMCA programs by 2005.

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