This summer, 36 local teens went global – growing in confidence, awareness, skills and new friendships with their peers all over the world. Through the YMCA’s Global Teens program, these youth enjoyed cross-cultural studies, service learning, homestays, leadership training and language study in Colombia, Japan and Senegal.Follow the program on Facebook to see photos from this year's trips and to learn more about next year's.Save the Date: The 3rd Annual Global Community Celebration & Fundraiser will be held Nov. 15, 2012, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Seattle Design Center. Contact Monica Kusakabe for more information.