Capital District YMCA
Getting started is simple: 

Step 1: Submit the application 

Families should also choose the location that serves their child's grade level and works best for their schedule: 

YMCA Branch Sites 
Southern Saratoga YMCA (SSY) 
  • NexGen, LevelUp (4th-8th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Mondays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • BluePrint (9th & 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Greenbush YMCA Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th & 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Thursdays 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Guilderland YMCA Academies: 
  • LevelUp (6th - 8th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Mondays, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Troy YMCA Academies: 
  • NexGen, LevelUp (4th - 8th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
Schenectady YMCA Academies: 
  • LevelUp, BluePrint (4th - 8th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Glenville YMCA Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly Thursdays, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM 
School-Based Sites 
Albany High School Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
  • Meeting Time: Weekly, Wednesdays, 3:45 PM – 8:00 PM 
Colonie High School Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Thursdays, 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM 
Shaker High School Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Wednesdays, 2:15 PM – 4:45 PM 
SUNY Albany Downtown Campus Academy: 
  • BluePrint (9th and 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Siena University Academy: 
  • Senior (12th grade only) 
Hudson Valley CC Academy: 
  • Junior (11th grade only)
    • Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
KIPP High School Academies: 
  • LevelUp, BluePrint (6th - 10th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM 
Community-Based Sites 
Albany Public Library – Washington Ave Academy: 
  • LevelUp (6th - 8th grade)
    • Meeting Time: Weekly, Wednesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 

Step 2: Select the right academy 

Students are placed into an academy based on grade level and stage of development. 

Step 3: Complete enrollment requirements 

To officially secure a spot, families must complete all required next steps. 

Step 4: Finalize payment or scholarship 

After the application is submitted, families may complete payment or submit a scholarship request if needed. 

Step 5: Attend mandatory parent orientation 

Participants are enrolled only if their parents attend the orientation.

To find an Achievers Program near you or to get involved with the program, click on the appropriate link below.

2026-2027 Registration OPENS on January 19, 2026.

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