Youth Development
Our vision is to inspire a movement where the youth in our community are made to be THE priority, and their best interests direct community policies and practices.
When we are successful, Coatesville youth will have the confidence and skills they need to become our leaders of tomorrow.
Youth Development Programs
Game Changers Youth Council
The Game Changers guide the development of programs and activities that directly and indirectly benefit students and residents in the greater Coatesville community. They are the faces of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
Young Men United
Calling all young men, guys, fellas, homies, everyone....
Come join your peers and connect with positive adult males in a setting that we call the Males Café, where you will have fun, build relationships, take trips and talk about issues that males face as they go throughout life.
Learning Center
Details coming soon!
Camp Quiet Thunder
The Coatesville Youth Initiative’s (CYI) Camp Quiet Thunder (formerly known as the Brandywine Watershed Discovery Day Camp (BWDDC)) was created, in partnership with Stroud Water Research Center and the Brandywine Regeneration Project, to provide an opportunity for youth from the Coatesville area to connect with their peers and develop life and leadership skills, while learning critical lessons on ecological and watershed conservation.
ServiceCorps
The Coatesville Youth Initiative’s ServiceCorps program was created to provide a positive summer activity for Coatesville teens while also giving participants a dynamic experience in which they learn the importance of community engagement, develop leadership capabilities, grow as young adults, and gain work experience.
Mind Mavericks
Mind Mavericks is a vibrant crew where we're all about tackling mental health head-on with positivity, understanding, and a whole lot of energy! Mind Mavericks isn't just a club; it's a movement, a community dedicated to positive mental well-being. United, we break barriers and create a space where every voice matters.
Bike Club
Embark on a thrilling journey at our Bike Club! The club is open to 6th-12th graders eager to ride around Coatesville, learn bike maintenance, and develop a healthy lifestyle. The club will run from April to October, with bike rides on the 2nd Thursday of each month and bike maintenance sessions on the 4th Thursday of each month. Meetings will be from 4:00-5:30 pm.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Winning in Life® Program
JJK’s Winning in Life program empowers children to succeed through self-confidence, character development, and leadership development. Inspired by her own experiences, this program provides the discipline and flexibility to ensure every child receives optimal benefits from participation — in person, in school, after school, or during sports.