Inspiring Minds of Youngstown

After-school programming inspires youth to reach their fullest potential through education and real life experiences. The program is offered Monday - Thursday from 3 PM - 6 PM, at a time when many students would otherwise be home alone while parents/guardians are at work. Students work in a structured, safe, happy, compassionate and encouraging environment that promotes the next generation of leaders.In 2021, eighteen (18) high school students and twenty eight (28) K- 8 students benefited from the program. The students' Educational and Personal Development activities include the following: one-on-one tutoring, STEM activities, mentoring sessions, financial literacy, and family night activities. During the year, the students participated in weekly physical fitness classes, bi-weekly nutritional classes and monthly mental wellness sessions to promote their Health and Wellness. The students also participated in bi-weekly sessions with My Path of Mahoning Valley for College and Career Readiness and program visits from college representatives. The students were actively engaged in activities to promote their Personal Development, such as poetry writing, performing in musical plays, hosting their annual 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony and their annual Im Mom Mothers Day Celebration.

Summer enrichment programming is a combination of fun activities that focus on all Impact Areas - Education, College & Career Readiness, Health & Wellness, Personal Development and Exposure to New Experiences. The summer program runs Monday - Thursday (Fridays, as scheduled) from 8 AM - 3:30 PM. Summer enrichment helps students retain knowledge they would normally lose during the summer from being off of school. All of which is done in an environment surrounded with positive role models that can lead them to a promising future. In 2021, fifteen (15) high school students and twenty (25) K - 8 students participated in summer enrichment. Activities included weekly swimming, alternating weeks of bowling and skating; bi-weekly field trips to On Target Outfitters for archery, fishing, paintball, etc.; mental wellness sessions and activities; college and career readiness sessions/activities with My Path of Mahoning Valley; sessions/activities with YUMADOP (Youngstown Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program). Students also completed a 3D printing Youth Camp at The Excellence Training Center at Youngstown State University; community investment of delivering packaged hygiene products to nursing homes every two weeks. Other field trips were taken to Kennywood Park, Top Golf Pittsburgh and two college tours.