Youth program
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Youth programs are particular activities designed to involve people between the ages of 10 and 25. Activities included are generally oriented towards youth development through recreation, social life, prevention, intervention, or education. During youth programs participants might be involved in sports, religious teachings, community service, youth activism, youth service, outdoor education, and more. Topics covered include youth empowerment, consumer rights, youth-led media, youth rights, and more.
Youth program focuses and activities generally depend on the location, culture, class, education, and ideals of the individuals and organizations involved. These programs are offered by government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses around the world.
[edit] Examples
- YMCA
- Scouting
- Boys and Girls Club
- National Youth Rights Association
- The Freechild Project
- Snowboard Outreach Society
- The DREAM Program, Inc.
- Youth Model Governments
- The European Youth Programmes, like EVS
