The SPIRIT Program

"Special Partnerships Involved in Recreational Interests Together"

The StepStones for Youth Spirit program combines recreational activities with focused goals by partnering young people with adult role models. The program consists of ten sessions where mentors meet with youth to participate in engaging activities and outings that develop leadership, communication, confidence, and community relation skills.

Youth plan sessions with their mentors that focus on their interest, dreams, and goals: personally, educationally, and professionally. All mentors receive ongoing training and support from StepStones' program staff, and great care is taken to ensure optimal partnerships for our young people and adult volunteers.

The program is divided into ten sessions over a period of five months. Youth and mentors meet twice a month for a period of 2-4 hours. In order to successfully complete the Spirit program youth and their mentors must participate in:

• An initial meet & greet session
• A closing session

Plus, at least one session devoted to each of the following areas:

• An outdoor session/activity
• A volunteer activity
• An indoor session/activity
• A cooking session
• A session developed around a career or life goal for the young person

The program encourages and teaches youth to take an active role in session planning with support and guidance from mentors and program staff. Each participant will be given a journal to keep track of his or her progress in the program.

* Special note: Female youth will be paired with female mentors, and male youth with male mentors

The Summer Leadership Program

The Summer Camp Program

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