YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
COLLEGE PREPARATION ASSISTANCE:
Prepare for college with SAT and ACT prep courses, guidance on applications, essays and interviews.
We offer a 6-weeks SAT/ACT prep course for high school students who desire to transition into higher education. The six weeks course is held 4 times in a school year and teaches test taking skills, study tactics, and confidence building in preparation for the exam. We offer weekend schedules, taught by local teachers who volunteer their time to support the students in the program. We provide books, print-outs and practice questions relevant to the current SAT/ACT curriculum.
We are heavily focused on courses to improve students' GPAs largely through assisting students on setting academic goals that are attainable, encouraging students to ask questions, meeting with tutors, improving note taking skills, and usage of educational resources.
EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS:
Provide transformative opportunities for underserved youth through summer educational programs and one-on-one mentoring.
During the summer, our camp is a daily resource for students to come and benefit from a number of fun, educational activities. We provide breakfast and lunch during the day and students expect to take a weekly field trip that focuses on a specific educational topic for the week. We split our groups by grade level with each grade supported by local teachers and educators. Students have the ability during the week to earn a play currency that they can then spend in our in-house shop to buy things like toys, trinkets, or food. This allows students the experience of earning money throughout the week and having a choice over how they spend or save it.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES:
Create positive change by organizing community events, workshops, and campaigns to address the unique needs of black and brown underserved youth and their families.
We host several workshops throughout the year, to empower and equip women and girls with the tools to overcome obstacles, set goals and achieve success through confidence building, self awareness and goal setting. Hey Pretty Girl Empowerment, workshops are designed to help individuals explore their values, strengths and goals, ultimately boosting confidence and self-esteem. Through a combination of reflection exercises and guided conversations, individuals gain a clearer understanding of themselves, empowering them to make positive changes and break free from feelings of being stuck or unsure about the future.