Strategies
- Creative enhancement and development in fine arts.
- Create hangout locations for teens.
- Bring shop class back to middle and high school.
- Develop more innovative programs like Class E (youth entrepreneur program).
- Offer more after-school programs that support “Latchkey kids”.
- Create more programs that connect youth with adults ( possible project: mentorship programs for adults to train, lead and teach youth).
- Develop a program to match scholarships to low-income teens.
- Offer a variety of youth activities year round.
- Create more appealing drug and alcohol prevention programs.
- Develop designated youth areas.
- Positive police interaction with kids starting in elementary school.
Possible Projects
- Establish a team/committee to organize activities.
- Encourage youth to lead and organize activities.
- Develop transportation to and from activities (Dial-a-Ride).
- Offer parent/child activities.
- Expand school game night into the community.
- Leverage current youth programs and make them available to all.
- Work with school and businesses to partner on evening events.
MHS Organizations Engaging Youth
Notable Youth Links