Summer Cultural Enrichment Program

Every day the EOYDC staff watch transformations of young people from careless to thoughtful, from spontaneous youth to planners, understanding the consequence of their actions and the importance of preventive behavior.  We are all so proud to view success and true leadership in action on so many levels in our young people. Also, to the Friends of the EOYDC, we the staff thank you for your continued support in the day by day transformation of young people – our most precious resource!

Since this is a summer youth leadership program, we felt that it would be appropriate to have youth engaged in all aspects of the program. We have added four new classes: Fashion, Spanish, Dance and Music. A list of available classes can be found below. All classes are taught entirely by youth instructors!

Art

Students create murals using paint and water balloons Students learn how to do urban art using block letters and watercolors Students use clay to create small pieces of sculpture

Computers

Students create newsletters documenting events at EOYDC Students learned how to take pictures using digital cameras The 12-13 year olds created a slideshow presentation documenting classes and presentations that occurred during the course of the S.C.E.P.

Cooking

Students learned about basic kitchen tools and kitchen safety Students learn to create various types of easy to prepare snacks Students learn how to cook a family style meal

Creative Writing

Students work on their public speaking skills through role play exercises Students write compositions detailing their experiences in the S.C.E.P. Students create acrostic poems

Dance

Students are involved in daily exercises in order to stay physically fit Students are taught dances and helped to choreograph dances that were performed at the Parent Night/Talent Show

Drama

Students will learn to role play basic feelings through skits Students will learn basic concepts of drama on stage, overcoming fears and peer pressure Students learn to become the character, forget about life and problems while you’re in character

Fashion

Students learn to express themselves though style and dress Students are able to design and create their own t-shirts

Life Skills

Students learn the six pillars of character Students learn to promote anti-violence through active engagement, mock conflict resolution Students learn about healthy relationships, hygiene issues and effective communications re: abuse

Math

Students  will learn math concepts (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) Students will learn basic financial literacy

Music

Students are exposed to various instruments such as the piano, drums, and steel pans Students are taught choral music arrangements of popular songs

Health and Wellness

Students learn about team work and cooperation Students are able to get exercise through participation in various games Students learn the value and concept of good sportsmanship

Science

Students learn about the digestive system Students learn about the body (bones, muscles etc) Students learn about polymorphism Students play memory games based upon what they learn

Spanish

Students learn basic components of conversational Spanish Students are exposed to numerous vocabulary words in the Spanish language.