Youth Development

Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Program provides summer and after-school enrichment that helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning. Children are taught using a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: high quality academic enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational leadership development; and nutrition, health and mental health. Learn More...
 

After-School Program offered at the Dayton Leadership Academy. This program provides homework  assistance, nutritional snacks, dance instruction with Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and art instruction with K12 Art Gallery.

Straight Street Rites of Passage Program is a young male Afro-Centric education program which builds self-esteem and self-worth while developing and maintaining family, community and spiritual balance.  This program is currently available at Edison Elementary and Dayton View Academy. Learn More...

Objectives:

• Enhanced self-esteem, self-image and self-awareness
• Increased academic performance
• Truancy reduction
• Reduction of suspensions/disciplinary actions
• Increased awareness of culture and history
• Enhanced relationships with family and peers
• Increased understanding and awareness of responsibility to the community