Youth Programs Grades 6th - 12th
All Programs are VIRTUAL
September 14 - November 18
Virtual Thunkable App Development Grades 6-12th
Learn Computer Science Concepts
A simple drag-and-drop design canvas and powerful logic blocks allow you to unlock all the benefits of a native mobile and tablet devices.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm
Learn Computer Science Concepts
A simple drag-and-drop design canvas and powerful logic blocks allow you to unlock all the benefits of a native mobile and tablet devices.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm
Virtual Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development 4pm-5pm
Students learn and apply business start-up practices and concepts to projects they're passionate about. They build, test, learn, apply - embracing the cycle of experimentation, which is core to entrepreneurship and great training ground for life -- they get comfortable with failing and learning from failure.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Students learn and apply business start-up practices and concepts to projects they're passionate about. They build, test, learn, apply - embracing the cycle of experimentation, which is core to entrepreneurship and great training ground for life -- they get comfortable with failing and learning from failure.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
VIRTUAL HIP HOP DANCE - Grades 6-12th
Description of Activity: Youth will take 1 hour of their day to participate in YouTube dance tutorials by Matt Steffanina. This program will take youth through a range of gentle movements to increase your range of movements, strengthen joints and help alleviate pain. This virtual dance unites movement with today’s hot new music. Youth should expect sequences that begin slow, and progress to get your heart rate up, practice balance, and build strength, all while leaving you feeling energized and accomplished at the end.
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Description of Activity: Youth will take 1 hour of their day to participate in YouTube dance tutorials by Matt Steffanina. This program will take youth through a range of gentle movements to increase your range of movements, strengthen joints and help alleviate pain. This virtual dance unites movement with today’s hot new music. Youth should expect sequences that begin slow, and progress to get your heart rate up, practice balance, and build strength, all while leaving you feeling energized and accomplished at the end.
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Virtual CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE - Grades 6-12
Description of activity: This program brings together a diverse group of high school youth from across Milwaukee for a learning experience that aims to create the next generation of social justice advocates. Through this virtual program, youth will explore the concepts of justice, conflict and social change and examine the ways in which political, economic, media education, and other institutions create challenges for justice.
Focus Area: Race, Culture, Politics, Injustice
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
Tuesdays 4pm-5pm
Description of activity: This program brings together a diverse group of high school youth from across Milwaukee for a learning experience that aims to create the next generation of social justice advocates. Through this virtual program, youth will explore the concepts of justice, conflict and social change and examine the ways in which political, economic, media education, and other institutions create challenges for justice.
Focus Area: Race, Culture, Politics, Injustice
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
Tuesdays 4pm-5pm
Virtual FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TEENS
Description of activity: Digital education program that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime. The interactive lessons in this financial literacy course translate complex financial concepts and help students develop actionable strategies for managing their finances.
(Ages 13-18, must have computer access)
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm
Description of activity: Digital education program that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime. The interactive lessons in this financial literacy course translate complex financial concepts and help students develop actionable strategies for managing their finances.
(Ages 13-18, must have computer access)
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm
Virtual GOOGLE DIGITAL SKILLS
Description of activity: Google CS First (Computer Science & Coding) Scratch Coding 4pm-5pm
With Scratch for CS First, students use a block-based programming language to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations and, in the process, learn important computational concepts and problem-solving strategies.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Thursdays 3 - 4pm
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
Description of activity: Google CS First (Computer Science & Coding) Scratch Coding 4pm-5pm
With Scratch for CS First, students use a block-based programming language to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations and, in the process, learn important computational concepts and problem-solving strategies.
(Grades 6-12, must have computer access)
Thursdays 3 - 4pm
(Ages 13-18, must have computer/internet access)
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Journey House Esquires Program Grades 6-12th
Description of Activity: A Boys-to-Men, development program to help young boys transition into manhood. The program will emphasize academics/education, appearance/dressing for success, grooming and hygiene, fitness, wellness, communication, relationships, workforce development, resources, career counseling, information about college, technical schools, trade schools, apprenticeships, and the military. Character and life skill development will be emphasized, financial literacy and fellowship. These topics will be covered during scheduled virtual meetings via the zoom platform. Meetings will last about 60-90 minutes and will be hosted by Deputy Director Mr.Brown. Esquires is a year around program to include the summer with breaks during the school year for holidays and other events. Sessions will be held every Tuesday, from 6-7 pm. Program is open to boys 13-18 years of age. Classes will start on January 12th |
