YWCA St. Paul

About Youth Achievers Program (YAP)
After School Program | Summer Enrichment Program

About YAP

What It Is
The Youth Achievers Program (YAP) offers an After School Program and a full-day Summer Enrichment Program to youth ages 7-14 from a wide variety of backgrounds.

YAP staff takes pride in ensuring that these youth, especially those whose experiences have made it difficult for them to succeed, are connected with their special abilities/gifts and given hope for a promising and fulfilling future. YAP is a program that fosters positive change in the lives of girls and boys, giving them the hope and confidence they need to succeed.

Through the gender-specific components of YAP, youth are able to tackle some difficult issues in a safe environment. Girls LEAD is a comprehensive, girl-only setting that helps girls discover their power to dream, develop skills to plan for the future and the courage to act on their plans. Boys CLIMB is a leadership program helping boys acquire the skills, attitudes and support they need to succeed today and into adulthood.

What It Provides
The Youth Achievers Program is centered around:

Academic and Technology Enrichment:

Alternative Summer School site (summer only)

Homework assistance

Tutoring by staff, volunteers, and St. Paul Police Officers (school year only)

Self-Paced computerized learning to supplement basic skills

Field trips

Group projects

Social Skills and Leadership Development:

Cultural enrichment opportunities

Gender specific programming: Girls LEAD and Boys CLIMB

Youth Advisory Council

Current event discussions on diversity, gender and youth-related issues

Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies:

Recreation activities (swimming, basketball, field trips to parks, etc)

Age-appropriate workshops on the prevention of teen pregnancy, STDs, and drug and alcohol use

Discussions on healthy relationships with friends and family

Workshops on stress and anger management

Dialogues on non-violent conflict resolution, self control and self-esteem

Discussions focusing on good nutrition and exercise

Family Involvement:

YAP Case Manager works with participants and families to develop strategies to support student success

Regular Family Nights

Mid-session parent conferences to review child’s progress

Where It's At
YAP meets at the YWCA St. Paul located on Selby and Western Avenues in St. Paul. The YAP program space features an entire floor dedicated to YAP programming. Each age group has its own program space and other features include the YAP Cafe, the Knowledge Room and the Computer Lab.

Who To Call
To find out more about the Youth Achievers Program, check out our After School Program and our Summer Program. Please contact the Youth Achievers Program Manager for more information at (651) 265-0720 or via email at yap@ywcaofstpaul.org.

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After School Program

The Youth Achievers Program After School Enrichment Program meets every day after school from 2-6 p.m. Activities and curriculum are focused on developing a child's individual strengths while encouraging critical thinking and both personal and educational development.

Volunteers provide homework assistance in YAP's Knowledge Room and snacks are provided. YAP is open on St. Paul Schools Full Release and Early Release Days at no additional charge (from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Kids should bring swimsuit and towel on Full and Early Release Days.

Participants enjoy a variety of fun activities including:

• Computer lab, academic support and technology skill development
• Recreation activities (swimming, basketball, field trips to parks, etc)
• Girls LEAD and Boys CLIMB
• Small group activities and dialogues
• Leadership and social skill building
• Arts, crafts and performing activities

There is a school year registration fee of $50 per family. YWCA financial assistance is available to ensure that the program is affordable to all families. To schedule an appointment to register your child or take a tour, contact our YAP Intake Specialist at 651-222-3741 or via email at yap@ywcaofstpaul.org.

Click here to download the Youth Achievers Program brochure including registration information (in PDF format).

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Summer Enrichment Program

YAP is looking for kids and youth who want to have fun as well as learn this summer! The Youth Achievers Summer Enrichment Program is offered during the summers. Program hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Extended day care is available for an additional fee.)

Activities planned for the summer include:

• Computer lab, academic support and technology skill development
• Recreation activities (swimming, basketball, field trips to parks, etc)
• Girls LEAD and Boys CLIMB
• Small group activities and dialogues
• Leadership and social skill building
• Arts, crafts and performing activities
• A variety of fun and educational field trips

YAP is also an Alternative Summer School site through St. Paul Public Schools. Academic enrichment activities will help kids who may be starting to fall behind and offer a jump on the upcoming school year for all students.

There is a summer registration fee of $50 per family. YWCA financial assistance is available to ensure that the program is affordable to all families. To schedule an appointment to register your child or take a tour, contact our YAP Intake Specialist at 651-222-3741 or via email at yap@ywcaofstpaul.org.

Click here to download the Youth Achievers Program brochure including registration information (in PDF format).

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