Good Journey’s programs engage and reach young people with positive messages and experiences and challenge them to think of new and positive ways to address and solve problems. Engaged young people learn new ideas and concepts and learn how these are relevant to their lives. Ultimately, our programs help young people better understand who they are meant to be for and with themselves, their family, their community and world.
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Xpress You Thru ArtYoung people explore their emotions through the creation of art. Guided by a counselor and artist, young people learn to communicate their emotions in ways that are constructive. Xpress You Thru Art builds skills in anger management, conflict resolution, making healthy life choices, and self and community appreciation. Young people tap into their Good Journey and develop self-awareness and leadership skills.
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Skills 4 LifeYoung people participate in cultural-based, interactive, character and skill building activities. They engage in thought-provoking discussions to provide opportunities to express independent and collective perspectives while confidently expressing their real identity. Young people play games that promote critical decision making and an understanding of consequences. Young people gain Life Skills to use on their Good Journey.
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Our Community Our WorldYoung people become Community Builders. They are actively involved in personal development while working to improve our communities by participating in self-awareness, education, career, and community development projects throughout the year, including urban farming, podcast creation and organizing for racial justice.
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Summer Leadership AcademyThis 7-week themed experience uses art, fun interactive games and engaging activities in the community to teach communications and social skills and improve young people’s understanding and value of the treasures in our communities, while preparing them to be community leaders. Summer Leadership Academy also focuses on self-development, entrepreneurship, career awareness and community involvement. Some of the fun activities include learning Ki-Swahili, art, dance, community treasure hunts, storytelling, life skills, science, math, outdoor games and field trips.
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Community Involvement & Cultural ExchangeYoung people travel to meet and join in community with young people from a different culture. They experience an exchange of ideas, learn about a new community, land, people, language, science, history, and culture, and partner on a community improvement project. Young people return to their communities inspired by new experiences, new information and new skills, ready to improve their lives and build better communities, while continuing to maintain relationships made through their Community Involvement & Cultural Exchange experience.
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Art In Our WorldArt In Our World engages young people in leadership development, the practice of confident communication and community service through the arts, as youth serve as exhibit docents. Young people experience a new culture and learn a unique art form from visiting African artists, and understand the value of entrepreneurship in the creation of art. There are 4 main program components: (1) art exhibition, (2) art lessons/workshop (3) youth docents and (4) an artist and community dialogue.
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Adult WorkshopsGood Journey designs and facilitates workshops to meet the professional development needs of adults working with youth. Some areas of skill development include self-awareness, cultural competency, community and team-building, and youth engagement and relationship building for adults working with young people in communities, organizations and schools.
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