YOUTH PROGRAMS

YouthVille Detroit offers young people age 11-19 program structured programs and activities designed to engage them in meaningful ways that tap their potential, expose them to new possibilities and inspire them to reach higher.   All program areas have embedded academics and offer opportunities for project-based learning. 

The program areas are:

  • Educational Enrichment and Career Development
  • Leadership Development and Community Service
  • Digital Media Arts and Technology
  • Cultural Arts
  • Prevention and Healthy Life Skills

Classes include:

Educational Enrichment and Career Development

College Corner & Career Planning
Members have access to the resources and the support they need to explore career choices and begin college planning.  ACT prep is also available.

Robotics & Engineering
Introduces students to real-world engineering challenges by building and programming robots.

Tutoring & homework assistance
Youth use computers to develop and strengthen math and reading skills and have access to homework support in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.


Leadership Development

For Young Men Only/LadyLike
Life skills development programs that focus on promoting physical, emotional and social well-being to support and guide the maturation process

Peace Project
Leadership group that engages youth in anti-violence initiatives, community service projects, media projects and events that promote peace and community building.

Service learning 
Youth learn about the value of making a difference through projects that address the needs of the community.  Members also take part in Global Youth Service Day, a day of service celebrated throughout the world.


Digital Media Arts and Technology (DMAT)

Broadcast and print journalism
Members learn to write and produce stories that are aired on local TV, radio and YouTube.

Computer technology (graphics, animation, cartooning, game strategy and website design)

Working independently and in small groups, youth develop skills in graphic design, create web sites and personal web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver and learn how to modify computer games using strategies, game development, and computer gaming skills.  In addition, participants 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. 

Digital photography
Participants learn to use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements software for Windows® and Mac to edit, enhance, organize, and share photographic images. 

Entertainment production (Video and TV)
Members work in a state-of-the-art production studio learning about writing, producing, interviewing, on-camera talent development, directing, lighting, studio and field camera use, video editing, audio production and more using the same equipment as industry professionals.

Music technology
Youth learn to create music using professional software programs. 

Radio Production
Youth learn how to work as a disc jockey, radio announcer, write and produce commercials and audio production as they “air” their own shows on YouthVille’s Web Radio Station.


Cultural Arts

Ceramics
Hands-on instruction in a ceramics lab learning ceramic techniques and creating various projects.

Fashion Design and Runway Modeling
Aspiring fashion designers and models explore their talents and creativity, learn about trends in the fashion industry and are introduced to careers in fashion, entrepreneurship, and retail marketing.

Mosaic First Stage Acting
Young artists are introduced to Mosaic Youth Theatre's brand of high-energy, high-standards, empowering and inspiring acting training. 

Spoken Word Performance
An in house collective of aspiring poets, storytellers, and song writers.


Prevention and Healthy Life Skills

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

Basketball
Basic basketball skills and technique in shooting, passing, defense, and free throws as well as speed drills, footwork drills. 

Volleyball
Basic fundamentals of volleyball through skill development drills and instruction in passing, setting, hitting, digging, blocking, and serving. 

Please refer to the seasonal brochure and activity sign-up sheet for more details on the selection of activities and programs offered.

2011 Summer Class Schedule – PDF