POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

16 Programs

2 new programs added in 2022 students participated

48% Increase

470 middle school students participated in evidencebased in-school violence prevention sessions

2762 elementary, middle, and high schoolers benefitted from evidence-based life skills training

125 youth diverted from gang involvement middle and high school students participated in evidence-based Healthy Relationships sessions

Character Building Story

Jayden, a participant of our year-round Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in Broward County, had to attend summer school to improve his grades. He knew that his academic responsibility required that he attend summer school daily, but he was adamant about also attending GA’s 7-week VIP Summer Camp. So, every day, after completing his academic sessions, he biked over 10 miles from his school to the VIP camp site. GA staff ensured that Jayden was properly hydrated from his daily cycling exercising as soon as he reached camp. His dedication to participate in GA’s youth activities is a testament to his appreciation for the safe space that GA has created, complete with high quality, interactive and fun activities that make youth feel loved, heard and supported.

1,124 elementary, middle, and high school students attended safe after-school programming

36% Increase

3,989 Protective factors increased and risk factors decreased in youth

630 elementary, middle and high schoolers received back packs with school supplies

SCAN HERE TO SEE THE END OF SUMMER BASH RECAP VIDEO!

GA summer camps served 637 students across Miami-Dade & Broward counties. On July 28th, GA held an End of Sumer Bash where middle and high school campers participated in a round of edutainment booths with loads of fun prizes and enjoyed outdoor games, music, food, and a 360-degree video booth.

9 Programs

4 new programs added in 2022