Our Youth Programs enable school-aged youth to develop and apply their academic, emotional, cultural, social, and leadership skills and talents. Through their participation, youth make positive choices in their educational pursuits, relationships, and social engagements.
YOUTH SERVICES
Our Youth Services Goals
Students improve their grades by a minimum of one grade level through participation in workshops, tutoring, and mentoring sessions.
Students learn and develop skills relating to performing & visual arts through mentoring by professional artists and workshops in visual arts, theater, photography, dance, and life skills.
Students build positive relations & address conflicts non-violently through group activities and mentoring.
OUR YOUTH SERVICES
- Youth Development and Mentoring Program (YDMP)
- After School Programs (ASP)
- Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs & Violence (AMARD&V)
Youth Development and Mentoring Program (YDMP) @ New Brunswick High School
New Brunswick youth, ages 14-18, are at a critical age as they are learning to navigate their life, their community and this world. The Youth Develpment & Mentoring Program (YDMP) provides a space for youth to increase their knowledge and develop healthy mentoring relationships.
Youth self-reflect and learn to appreciate themselves and others. They discuss their achievements and challenges in a safe and welcoming environment. They learn about higher education opportunities and how to take advantage of them. They also learn about job application process and develop interviewing skills.
Mentors serve as positive role models for the youth and help them guide and navigate through conflict resolution, develop communication and life. They also work with the youth to create and achieve life goals and to help set them up for success even beyond the high school years. Also, the parents of the youth participate and learn to increase their involvement in their children’s lives.
Some services provided by YDMP include:
- Youth group meetings: 26 youth intervention sessions that increase their knowledge of and reduce risky behavior
- Mentoring: Mentors over 19 years of age meet with them for a minimum of six months for at least 4 hours each week and act as positive role models
- Parent Group: Workshops that enhance their parenting and communication skills
- Transportation and healthy meals
Days & Hours
M-F, 8:00am–4:00pm
1000 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Call for Appointment
Alejandra Mendez
Manageramendez@prab.org
(732) 745-5300 x 7015
After School Programs (ASP)
New Brunswick elementary and middle school students improve their grades in core academic subjects by at least one level and develop positive attitudes, behaviors, and skills. Tutoring and mentoring help enhance the students’ abilities.
Some services provided by ASP include:
- Academic assistance
- Social enrichment workshops and activities
- Health and prevention information to ensure better lifestyle decisions.
- Positive reinforcement and rewards and merits at recognition ceremonies.
Currently, we run After School Programs at Roosevelt Elementary School and McKinley Community School.
Days & Hours
M-F, 8:00am–4:00pm
Roosevelt Elementary School
83 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
McKinley Community School
15 Van Dyke Avenue,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Call for Appointment
Alejandra Mendez
Manageramendez@prab.org
(732) 745-5300 x 7015
Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs & Violence (AMARD&V) Youth Summer Program
New Brunswick youth, ages 10-16, spend five (5) weeks are mentored by professional teaching artists in a community-based setting during the summer months. Students transform their lives, their attitudes about themselves and their community, and develop skills that equip them for a successful education and a healthy future. Through the artwork that students participate in, they learn to communicate and have positive relations with their family and others
Some services provided by AMARD&V include:
- Visual art, theater, photography, dance studios
- Life skills workshops on conflict resolution, team building, and educational and work-readiness
- Arts Showcase (at end of the program)
Days & Hours
M-F, 8:00am–4:00pm
754 Route 18, Suite 202
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Call for Appointment
Alejandra Mendez
Manageramendez@prab.org
(732) 745-5300 x 7015
PRAB serves everyone regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, or functional impairment. We also serve as a voice to ensure equity & access to community resources and benefits for all people groups and communities in Central New Jersey.
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Alejandra Mendez
Manager
Early Childhood & Youth Services
(732) 745-5300 x 7015
amendez@prab.org
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