Schools
YES can partner with public, charter, and private schools to provide the program directly to students in a familiar and supportive environment.
4-week program
Where we serve
ShockTown’s YES Community Program partners with schools and community-based organizations to bring youth prevention education, leadership development, and positive engagement directly to the young people they serve.
0–12Ages
0Weeks
0Prevention topics
0Youth development skills
Where YES can serve
Bringing YES to the youth you serve
Our structured four-week program can be implemented at participating locations and combines interactive prevention education with leadership-building activities and sports activities.
Community centers
Community centers and neighborhood-based programs can host the YES Community Program as part of their youth programming and community engagement efforts.
Youth-serving organizations
Nonprofits and other organizations serving youth can partner with YES to bring our four-week prevention education and leadership program to their participants.
After-school programs
YES can complement existing after-school programming by providing structured prevention education, leadership development, team-building, and sports activities.
What YES brings
Prevention education & youth development
The four-week YES Community Program focuses on prevention education and youth development through interactive learning, structured activities, and positive engagement.
Bullying prevention
How to spot, stop and prevent bullying, and build a culture of kindness and respect.
Gang prevention
Recognizing negative influences, choosing positive friends and making smart choices with peers.
Substance abuse prevention
The dangers of drugs and alcohol, and how to make healthy choices.
Human trafficking awareness
Age-appropriate guidance to recognize warning signs and unsafe situations, and know when to seek support.
Youth development
Leadership development, responsible decision-making, team building and sportsmanship.
How youth engage
Sports activities
Sports activities and interactive learning give youth practical opportunities to participate, build confidence, and practice what they learn.
Football
Dodgeball
Volleyball
Basketball
Kickball
Soccer
Every graduate is celebrated
The big finish
Graduation & awards ceremony
At the end of the 4 weeks, we celebrate every child's hard work and growth.
Family, friends and neighbors are invited to cheer them on. Kids leave with more confidence, better fitness and lessons that last.
Bring YES to your organization
Host a future YES Community Program
Interested in bringing the YES Community Program to your school, community center, after-school program, or youth-serving organization? Contact us to discuss your organization, the youth you serve, and opportunities to host a future YES Community Program.
Already in the program?
Tell us how this week went. The parent survey takes about 2 minutes.
Take the weekly survey