YOUTH PROGRAMS

In YouthVille Detroit’s continued commitment to enhancing the lives of youth and fostering positive youth development, YouthVille Detroit offers young people program opportunities to develop all areas of their life to create a well rounded—well balanced life with direction and purpose. In addition to the many activities that are offered, a professional staff interacts with the members both individually and in group settings focused on building the developmental assets of youth. Please refer to the seasonal brochure and activity sign up sheet for more details on the selection of activities and programs offered. YouthVille Detroit provides broad opportunities and supports in the core areas of education/academics, workforce development, prevention and habilitation, and multi tenant/partnerships/collaboration:

Education/Academics:
YV provides classes in the areas of Education, Leadership Development, Service Learning Cultural and Fine Arts.

Workforce Development:
YV offers opportunities for young people to create a comprehensive career track in the area of digital media arts and technology.

Prevention and Habilitation:
YV programs focus on life skill development and a proactive approach to promoting health and well-being while fostering positive relationships with caring adults.

Multi-Tenant/Partnerships/Collaboration:
YV offers families and members a broad network of resources through the collaboration of many on-site services and community based agencies for the welfare and betterment of youth.



EDUCATION:

CERAMICS
Youth will have the opportunity to explore self chosen themes and concepts as to what art is, how it should be made and how it should be displayed.  Participants will have hands-on lab time learning ceramic techniques and create various projects.

YOUNG ARTIST
Participants will explore drawing and painting as the basis for all visual art and design, and work to develop their individual portfolios.  Class will be based on individual student projects using a wide variety of painting and drawing materials and techniques.

MODELING AND FASHION PRODUCTION
Aspiring Models will learn the in and outs of the latest trends in fashion industry as the basis of understanding the finer points of modeling, fashion production and artistry. 

MOSAIC FIRST STAGE ACTING
Mosaic First Stage at YouthVille Detroit introduces young artists to Mosaic's brand of high-energy, high-standards, empowering and inspiring acting training. 

SPOKEN WORD
The YouthVille Spoken Word Poetry (YSWP) Collective is an in house collective of aspiring poets, storytellers, and song writers directed and managed by YouthVille staff. 

FOR YOUNG MEN ONLY & LADY LIKE
A life skills youth development program that focuses on promoting physical, emotional and social well-being to support and guide the maturation process.  Through this skill development program, youth will build confidence, responsibility and a realistic sense of self-efficacy.

PEACE PROJECT
Through political action, peer engagement and other activities members of the Peace Project and its related groups strive to positively impact our community and the lives of young people. Members are actively involved in community service projects, fund raising initiatives, community information programs, media projects, etc.

Go Make A DIFFERENCE
Youth will learn about community service and  what it means  to make a difference.  Throughout the year participants will have the opportunity to paint murals, clean roadways and be involved in neighborhood revitalization projects.  Youth will also take part in planning the State wide service project known as Global Youth Service Day.

TUTORING
Incorporating technology youth will learn in a  fun and educational setting, using computers to develop and strengthen math and reading skills, including individual tutoring.

COLLEGE CORNER AND CAREER EXPLORATION
Members can access the resources and the support they need to explore career choices and begin college planning.  ACT/SAT prep will also be available during these sessions.

HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE
Members will have access to homework support in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.


PREVENTION AND HABILITATION:

BASKETBALL SKILLS
Basic Basketball highlights basketball skills and technique in shooting, passing, defense, and free throws as well as speed drills, footwork drills.  Advanced offers the seasoned basketball player more strategy and development of skills.

VOLLEYBALL
Young people will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball through skill development drills.  They will also receive instruction in passing, setting, hitting, digging, blocking, and serving.  Each participant will be placed in a group according to skill level determined by an evaluation.

ARCHERY
Youth will receive information on the history of archery, instruction on shooting techniques, safety, points of archery, and how to compete in tournament play. Youth will have the opportunity to compete on a Junior Olympic Archery Team.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Activities include beat making, and the fundamentals of music synthesis by building basic instruments with the software.  Each student will gain the skills necessary to become a successful producer.

Web Radio & Broadcast Journalism
Members enrolled in this course will not only learn how to work as a disc jockey, radio announcer, radio reporter and audio engineer but will also launch YouthVille’s own Web Radio Station. Members will be able to have on-air shifts, write and produce commercials and learn audio production as well as broadcast journalism.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Members take photos with their digital cameras and then use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements software for Windows® and Mac to edit, enhance, organize, and share their images. 

Web Design
This activity introduces members to the creation of web site design using Macromedia Dreamweaver.  Members work independently and in small groups to create web sites and personal web pages. 

Game Design
Youth will learn how to modify computer games using strategies, game development, and computer gaming skills. Activity also includes game competitions and commercial uses for game enhancement or modding.
 
Anime/ Manga
Participants will learn how to draw anime\manga using Wacom tablets to develop their own comic book series and short animated film for play on DVD and CD-ROM formats. 

Television Show production    
Members learn real world television production using the same equipment the professionals use as they produce weekly 60-minute television shows. Topics covered in this class include writing, producing, interviewing, on-camera talent development, directing, lighting, studio and field camera use, video editing, audio production and more.

INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO Production
Utilizing our High-Definition cameras and top-of-the-line video equipment combined with the expertise of an award-winning TV producer, students will learn how to create short videos and public service announcements that may air on YouthVille’s own web-TV station. Students who complete this class can advance to the TV Studio Production class or possibly even join our DMAT Street Team.


2010 Summer Brochure - PDF
2010 Summer Class Schedule – PDF