Welcome to JACKSON Youth Program!! JACKSON Youth Program's aim is to inspire a generation of strong, brave and intelligent girls. We engage in this work through the instruction of creative programming, in a safe and nurturing environment while teaching the independence, accountability and personal responsibility that all girls need to succeed.
Our Mission: The mission of JACKSON Youth Program is to support the social and emotional development of youth ages 8-15 through the art of creative expression.
Purpose: The purpose of JACKSON Youth Program is to prepare girls to lead a life of confidence, responsibility and personal fulfillment.
Philosophy of the Program: By cultivating a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment for girls to engage in different art forms for creative expression, girls will become more confident, thus strengthening personal habits of success.
Goals: To provide each girl with excellent care that is beneficial in her physical, emotional, personal, and academic development by: Engaging in activities that increase self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence Interactions with peers that assist in developing increased social skills Providing culturally competent adult supervision from caring staff that understand the needs and barriers faced by the girls, and encourage growth through challenging the girls to excel Maintaining a high level of expectations for youth's future accomplishments both personally and academically
Description of Program: JACKSON Youth Program offers a program for girls ages 8-15 who are currently living in the Greater Boston area. Our program consists of a full curriculum of activities that are provided on sight including dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness, creative writing, social emotional support, back to school readiness, events, and field trips.
Non-Discrimination Policy: JACKSON Youth Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious affiliation, cultural heritage, handicap status, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, sex, marital status or national origin in hiring procedures and/or in providing services. JACKSON Youth Program is a safe space for all individuals, from all backgrounds.
Schedule: JACKSON Youth Program's 2024 summer sessions are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Extended option of 8:30am - 5:30pm.