2. The mission of the Winnetka Youth
Organization (the YO) is to foster individual
development in junior high and high school
youth in the North Shore by providing adult-to-
youth mentoring, prevention services, and
opportunities for leadership, citizenship, and
education within a safe, informal environment.
Explain Drop in Center. Pool table, video games, ping pong, movies, foosball, board games, FOOD
Our programs see over 1,000 teens every year. We have specific programming for junior high and high school youth. Art projects: string art, candle making. Food nights, movie marathons: Brinner and a Movie. Game Tournaments. We also feature some unique music, social service and leadership opportunities.. Next slides.
Anyone in bands, sing, play an instrument?
Concerts with local teen bands in our center. One a month. Fridays and Saturdays
Also, outdoor shows at local parks and beach
More relaxed, informal environment. Great place for first time playing or trying out new material.
Hygiene item drives, Kids Against Hunger, Summer Trips- Habitat
Meets monthly. Helps guide programming to make sure it is what teens want.