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Youth Enrichment Program (YEP)

Welcome to Our Youth Enrichment Program!

Where Students PLAY, LEARN, CREATE, EXPLORE, & GROW!

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The YEP offers Expanded Learning Opportunities to students before and after school as well as during the summer! (As well as fall recess for students from the year-round elementary schools too!)

YEP serves students in grades TK-12 at 27 schools in the district.  We offer a range of educational, enrichment, and recreational programs at each school and level.

YEP gives students opportunities for homework/academic support and to expand their learning through fun recreational, athletic, and educational activities.  Students grow socially, emotionally and physically, build community and belonging, develop confidence and resilience, and have fun in a safe supportive environment.

The Youth Enrichment Program is funded by  a number of grants including the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES), the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Programs (ASSETs), and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) as well as by parent fees at the elementary level.

We are very excited to have your child join the YEP at their school!  We hope that YEP will be a very positive and enjoyable experience for you and your child.

ENROLL NOW

Vision

All students and families are resilient, embrace opportunities for success in their lives, and take leadership in local and global communities.

Mission

We collaborate with students and families to continuously create equitable holistic programs through family and community engagement, health and wellness, and expanded learning.

Values  

  • Culture of Learning: We are learners who ground our work in community wisdom, data, and evidence-based practices.
  • Integrity: We base our everyday decisions and efforts on the needs of our students and community. We approach our work with open communication and accountability.
  • Diversity: We embrace our diverse community as part of our strength-based approach to foster resilience and create a culture of access and inclusion.
  • Efficacy: We make a difference and effect change through intentional collaboration.
  • Equity: We use just and inclusive practices focused on the needs of the community to foster positive social change.