The youth at Cleveland Youth Academy planted a garden in recent months. This past month, they were able to enjoy the fruit of their labor as they also learned the process of cultivating a seed to fruit. Our youth are very excited and proud of their garden! In addition to tending to their garden, our youth [...]
Broward Youth Treatment Center recently hosted a spirit week to enhance staff morale around the building. We were pleasantly surprised at how many staff participated! Each day of the week had a different theme. The Champions’ Team had the youth and staff take a T.R.A.C.E. Trauma Responsive and Caring Environment, survey in order to ensure that [...]
The youth in the Home Builders Institute program received hands on training. The youth worked with their instructor and facility maintenance staff on learning the correct way to install laminate flooring. During the installation, the youth were trained on the proper way to measure, cut and lay the flooring. The youth really enjoyed the learning experience, [...]
Bledsoe Youth Academy celebrated the 19th Amendment and women's right to vote. People like Susan B. Anthony and women’s suffrage were discussed. With the rise of COVID-19 in Sumner County, special attention was given to safety, security, social distancing, and health. The students were engaged in a meditation exercise, which was centered around music. We also [...]
Kissimmee Youth Academy celebrated National Ice Cream Day with ice cream sundaes! The youth were given the options of vanilla or vanilla/chocolate swirl and several toppings including: caramel, chocolate, or strawberry syrup, whipped cream, and sprinkles. The youth had a great time making and eating their sundaes! The youth participated in a “Tie Tying” group that [...]
Where does one begin to express the gratitude of a company that is so humbled by the undying commitment and perseverance from over 1,000 of its employees? During the past few months, Youth Opportunity has witnessed its employees step up to face a unique, devastating virus that has negatively impacted our entire country. In the face [...]
Due to restricted movement within the program, all youth in the "Impact of Crime" participated in a poster contest. The youth were asked to create an image of something that they have learned while participating in the program. The youth wanted to represent a few different topics that were close to their hearts. One youth created [...]
Ocala Youth Academy celebrated not only Independence Day, but our independence as well. We are committed to giving our staff an environment where they feel supported and encouraged. To celebrate Independence Day, we hosted a delicious summer cookout with all of the summer classics. We are grateful for our administration team. The equine program volunteered at [...]
We had a Father’s Day to remember at Kissimmee Youth Academy! All of the fathers were presented with a monogrammed mug filled with tasty treats and a special Father’s Day message. Thanks again to all KYA fathers for your selflessness and hard work. The youth enrolled in "Impact of Crime" and participated in a restorative justice [...]
Crestview Youth Academy participated in water day! The activities consisted of a blowup water slide, a tarp water slide, and a bounce house. To add to the excitement, staff also filled up water balloons for the youth! Everyone enjoyed cooling off while participating in fun water activities. Fun was had by all and the day was [...]
