Events & Programs
- Outdoor Space
- Creative & Expressive Arts
- Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Training Courses
- Weekend Pop-ups
Being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, which is why outdoor and recreation space at the youth center is so important. Planned activities include an organic garden, field for sports and both and indoor and outdoor basketball courts.
Artistic expression for youth is a vital part of development. At the youth
center there will be an arts and crafts corner, regular art workshops,
opportunities for youth to showcase their art, a recording studio and practice
space for musicians.
Youth job development and skill building will play an important role at the
center. Providing youth will the skills needed to not only find employment,
but to also be employable is something that will make a lifetime impact on
youth and our entire community. Plans for the center include an onsite youth
thrift store and an all ages café run by youth and young adults. Not only will
these activities provide a valuable opportunity for youth, but they will also
contribute to the sustainability of the youth center.
- Film and Production
- Culinary Arts
- Car Maintenance and repair
- Hvac Repair
- CDL training
- Lawn Maintenance
- Etiquette and dress workshops
- Drug and Alcohol abuse prevention
- Festivals
- Food Drives
- Art Awareness
- Basic needs support and Health Care for Homeless
- Entrepreneurial opportunities
- Children with Disabilities Day
WeekEnd Events
Weekend events are special events planned out by the youth and the staff in the center. The events help boost our attendance, gain community support, recruit new members and give youth something fun to do on the weekends. Weekend events are usually activities that are bigger or more elaborate than a regular after school program activity that the center offers.
This includes dances, concerts, fashion shows, giant tournaments, open mics, movie nights, and more. Sometimes the whole center will be transformed with decorations and other times the theme may just be focused on costumes or none at all depending on what the youth come up with.
Weekend events are another way to encourage youth and adult partnerships. Inviting community partners or planning special events for groups such as Big Bothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity, one of the many ways we can use the foundation to help benefit our community for change.
Exploration Opportunities
While our foundation is a great resource, getting the teens out into the community (or out of the community) can be life changing. Through field trips we are able to provide cultural and hands on learning experiences. Local trips include community exploration, hiking, camping, trips to local businesses, theater and skating rinks. Youth have also expressed an interest in out of town trips such as Washington DC, Savannah, GA, Birmingham AL, New York and abroad, visiting college Universities and exploring cultural theater and art performances in our city as well as others. Some of the youth may never get a chance to experience some of these things, but through the African American Men’s Foundation and the generous support of our sponsors we will make it happen to broaden there knowledge and horizon.
