Youth Development Programs
At Restoration Ministries, our Youth Development Programs are designed to equip young people ages 6–17 with the tools, confidence, and leadership skills they need to thrive—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
We provide safe, structured, and engaging environments where youth can grow, explore their gifts, build resilience, and develop healthy decision-making skills. Our programs are trauma-informed, community-centered, and rooted in positive youth development principles.
Each Year We Serve
Summer Youth Programming
Summer at Restoration Ministries is more than recreation—it’s leadership development, prevention, education, and empowerment in action.
Power Up Teen Summit
Our Power Up Teen Summit is a dynamic youth empowerment experience focused on:
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Safe decision-making
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Anti-violence awareness
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Conflict resolution
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Leadership development
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Positive peer influence
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Community responsibility
Through interactive workshops, group discussions, real-life scenarios, and mentorship, teens are equipped to “power up” their voices and make safe, wise choices during the summer months and beyond.
Super Saturday: Safe Summer Fun Program
Our signature Super Saturday Safe Summer Fun Program provides full-day, structured Saturday programming at no cost to families. It offers a safe alternative during high-risk summer weekends.
Program components include:
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Arts & recreation
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Evidence-based anti-violence curriculum
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Life skills training
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Cultural and educational field trips
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Outdoor park activities
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Academic enrichment and reading literacy
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Family engagement activities & Family Day celebrations
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Meal program to address summer food gaps
Super Saturday is designed to reduce youth exposure to violence, increase positive peer engagement, and strengthen social-emotional development in a safe, supervised environment.
STEM Innovation Program
In Partnership with Into the Future (New York).
Our STEM Program introduces central city youth—particularly children of color—to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on learning experiences.
Youth participate in:
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Design & build challenges
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Engineering-based projects
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Future-thinking innovation labs
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Creative problem-solving activities
Through our partnership with Into the Future, students explore multiple possibilities for their futures while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation skills. We don’t just teach STEM—we teach youth how to imagine and design their future.
Learn to Earn: Summer Employment & Leadership Program
Our Learn to Earn program is a stipend-based Summer Employment & Leadership Training initiative designed primarily for youth ages 12–17.
Participants receive:
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Workplace readiness training
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Soft skills development (communication, teamwork, professionalism)
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Financial literacy education
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Leadership coaching
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Structured job responsibilities within youth programming
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Hands-on work experience
Youth are trained to serve as peer leaders, activity assistants, and program ambassadors. This initiative builds confidence, accountability, and job readiness—creating a pathway from learning to earning.
Year-Round Youth Development
Beyond summer, Restoration Ministries provides ongoing youth services that include:
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Youth mentoring & coaching
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Life skills development
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Prevention education
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Resilience-building curriculum
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Monthly wellness activities
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Academic support & literacy programming
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Field trips and cultural enrichment
We work alongside families to ensure that youth are supported not only in programs—but at home, in school, and in the community.
Our Commitment
Restoration Ministries believes every child deserves a safe place surrounded by supportive caring adults with access to opportunities and exposure to possibilities.
We are committed to developing leaders, reducing violence, strengthening families, and helping young people move from surviving to thriving.
For partnership, volunteer, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us to learn how you can invest in the next generation.