Please visit the MENTOR PROGRAMS page on this site, to find other Your Programs!
INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL STUDENT / YOUTH PROGRAMS
ASSE International Student Exchange Program
Phone: 800-677-2773 (eastern regional office)
A year away can’t be measured in days alone. You’ll only be gone for a school year but the experience will enrich the rest of your life. Living in another country for a school year is something most people never have the oppor- tunity to do. You’ll return with new knowledge, cultural understanding, maturity and lifelong friends from your
host country. The hardest part will be leaving your ASSE host family. They will have shared in your adventure
and learned from you as will you have from them.
AYUSA Global Youth Exchange
600 California 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 888-552-9872
AYUSA is a high school exchange program sponsored by the Department of State. We match bright young
leaders from around the world with families across the United States. AYUSA provides international students
the opportunity to learn about America through a semester or year as a high school student in their host family’s community. American host families also experience a new culture and gain a lifelong connection between their family and a family in another country.
Break Away / Alternative Spring & School Breaks
2451 Cumberland Pkwy. Suite #3124
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 404-919-7482
Break Away's mission is to train, assist and connect campuses and communities in promoting quality alternative
break programs that inspire lifelong active citizenship. As part of a quality Break Away experience, participants
will become more educated and experienced in all sides of a social issue. Upon return, they will be empowered
to make more informed decisions and take meaningful action that supports a greater good. They will become contributing members of society and will weigh in on issues that impact their communities.
NOLS / National Outdoor Leadership School
284 Lincoln
Lander, WY 82520-2848
Phone: 307-332-5300 800-710-6657
NOLS takes students of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches them technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics. What NOLS teaches cannot be learned in a traditional classroom or on
a city street. It takes practice to learn outdoor skills and time to develop leadership. The back country provides
the ideal setting for this unique, experiential education—NOLS classrooms are some of the world’s wildest and most awe-inspiring locations. We believe living in untouched places like our classrooms will teach students responsibility for all that surrounds us.
STS Foundation
917 Glenneyre
Laguna Beach, CA
Phone: 800- 522-4678
STS Foundation believes that intercultural student exchange promotes understanding, respect and goodwill
among people of all nations. Students, host families, schools and communities will have an opportunity to
learn more about another's culture as they share experiences.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
National Headquarters
2300 Wilson Blvd. Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22201-5435
Phone: 703-243-6910
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is comprised of 2 programs:
- The Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC)
- The Junior program for young people ages 10 through 13
- The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC)
- The Senior program for young people ages 13-17
The NLCC and NSCC programs are similar, but vary in that their training sessions are tailored to be age
appropriate. Many units located throughout Michigan!
World Heritage Student Exchange Program
1516 Village Harbor Drive Suite 212
Clover, SC 29710
Phone: 949-342-1777 Toll Free: 800-888-9040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldheritage.org
World Heritage cooperates closely with ASSE International Student Exchange Programs. Together, ASSE
and World Heritage offer three different international exchange programs. Students can pick their adventure -
a full academic year program, a 6-months program, the teen-twin program or a summer language program
abroad.
Youths For Understanding
2021 L St. NW Suite 101-298
Washington, DC 20036-4914
YFU is one of the world's largest and most respected international educational exchange organizations. A net-
work of over 50 independent national organizations worldwide, YFU representatives work together to advance learning across cultures. Within each country's culture, YFU organizations subscribe to and operate under a common set of principles and standards that aim to facilitate cooperation and harmony.
STATE OF MICHIGAN PROGRAMS:
Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy
3411 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517-481-8083
A three-phase, 17.5-month program. Graduates of the Academy leave with a G.E.D, college credits, basic life
skills, and goals for their future. The two-week entry phase determines if the program is right for a cadet. The
20-week resident phase prepares cadets for their G.E.D. and builds on the program's core objectives. The post-resident phase reinforces the program through a mentoring process.
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STARBASE
The hands-on program, held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, introduces at-risk fifth and sixth graders
to practical and interesting activities related to science, math, engineering, and technology. The program also teaches goal- setting skills to encourage strong self-esteem and positive attitudes.
NEW!
Better Detroit Youth Website
Phone: 269-823-4104
A new website so children (and families) know where to go to grow, especially during the summer months
when they are not in school.
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT
Arts & Scraps
16135 Harper
Detroit, MI 48224
Phone: 313-640-4411
Uses recycled materials to help all ages and abilities think, create and learn. Counties Served: Wayne, Macomb
and Oakland counties, ages 3 to adult, focusing on under-served children. Registration is online through the site.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern MI
Headquarters:
26777 Halsted Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3560
Phone: 248-473-1400
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Dick & Sandy Dauch Club
16500 Tireman Ave.
Detroit, MI 48228
Phone: 313-523-4540
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Bloomer-Munger Club
SCHOOL-BASED CLUB
5525 Martin
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-894-3320
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Lloyd H. Diehl Club
4242 Collingwood
Detroit, MI 48204
Phone: 313-931-7190
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Holden at Trix Academy Club
SCHOOL-BASED CLUB
20045 Joann Ave.
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 248-469-5217
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Industry Club
Detroit is the New Black
1426 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
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Northwest Activity Center
18100 Meyers
Detroit, MI 48235
Camp Casey
25882 Orchard Lake Suite 207
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Phone: 877-388-8315 #1
A nonprofit horseback riding program for children with cancer and their families. Counties Served: All of MI
& ages served is 0-17 and their families.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1820 Mount Elliot
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-579-2100
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Capuchin Service Center
6333 Medbury
Detroit, MI 48211
Phone: 313-925-1370
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4390 Conner
Detroit, MI 48215
Phone: 313-822-8606 #4224
Rosa Parks Children’s Program:
The Rosa Parks Children and Youth Program seeks to stretch the minds of young people, stimulate their
creativity, and explore with them alternatives to violence. This is accomplished by means of after-school
tutoring and art therapy sessions for children ages 6-15, a lending library of over 5,000 books, numerous
seasonal family activities such as making Christmas cookies and decorating Easter Eggs. Teen boys’ and
girls’ groups and a junior counselor program focus on the development of youth leadership.
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A three-week summer peace camp for all children features art, drama, music, dance, peacemaking classes
and field trips. Other summer priorities include a one-week leadership camp, a three-week academic camp
and a garden program that meets 4x a week throughout the spring and summer.
City Year
National Headquarters:
287 Columbus Ave.
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-927-2500
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City Year Detroit
2937 E, Grand Blvd. 4th floor
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-6825
A domestic version of the Peace Corp., City Year participants tutor and mentor schoolchildren and do comm-
unity projects. Participants must be 17 to 24 years old, U.S. citizens or legal residents and have either a high
school diploma or GED, or agree to pursue a GED while in the program. Members work about 50 hours a week
for 10 months. They must earn a minimum of 1,700 total service hours. Participants receive a weekly living allo- wance of about $200. They receive a $4,725 education award each year that they participate. They can serve up
to two years.
Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance
Headquarters
19321 W. Chicago Suite 105
Detroit, MI 48228
Phone: 313-397-9280
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Satellite Location:
Boys & Girls Club
16500 Tireman Ave.
Detroit, MI 48228
CRCAA serves a large, diverse area on Detroit’s Far West side, working as a community convener, advocate,
and resource for over 35,000 residents. We include seven distinct neighborhoods: Far West, Franklin Park,
Joy Southfield, Southfield Plymouth, Warren Ave. Community Organization (WACO), Warrendale, and W.
Outer Dr.
Our Mission:
The Cody Rouge Youth Council (CRYC) consists of young people ages 12-18 that live, work, worship or attend school in the Cody Rouge community, and have a genuine interest in making a difference in Detroit. Youth
Council members actively participate in community service projects and planning youth and community events
for the Cody Rouge neighborhood. Members also gain college/career preparation and have opportunities to
engage in leadership training, participate in the legislative process, and work paid summer internships. CRYC's mission is to advise community leaders of the unique youth perspective and work together on neighborhood concerns and solutions.
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For information about joining the Cody Rouge Youth Council, please contact:
Charday Ward, Youth Coordinator
Phone: 313-397-9280
Creative Characters Youth Theater / Allen Park Parks & Recreation Dept.
Classes held at:
Allen Park Community Center
15800 White
Allen Park, MI 48101
Phone: 313-595-5972
Crescendo Detroit
18696 Cherrylawn
Detroit, MI 48221
Phone: 313-310-3383
Crescendo Detroit has offered youth between the ages of 5 and 18 extra-curricular programs centered on instru-
mental music and dance. Located in the Dexter-Davison neighborhood, our program is inspired by the “El
Sistema” in Venezuela, a program of free classical music education to youth that started in 1975.
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Crescendo Detroit offers a truly unique after-school and summer experience for its participants. Generally,
enrichment programs are centrally located requiring parents to transport their children. For many families
without a car, this proves a high barrier to participation. We believe that access is important regardless of
financial means. Because of this, we chose to locate in the neighborhood so that the center is close to where student participants live.
Crossroads for Youth
930 E. Drahner
Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: 248-628-2561 x200
Crossroads for Youth is a private, non-profit agency serving at-risk youth from throughout S.E.MI.
Counties Served: Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, S.E. MI
Detroit Children's Choir
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-444-7821
The Detroit Children’s Choir is made up of over 300 children, ages 8-18, who have a passion and love for sing-
ing. Choir members come from a variety of cities in S.E. Michigan, representing a range of diverse cultures & backgrounds. Children receive music literacy, sight reading skills and vocal technique along with the opport-
unity to perform on stages in the Detroit Metro area. The music is selected to engage children in singing, in-
cluding a wide variety of music of American heritage, classic children’s choral works, and texts in foreign lan- guages. The Detroit Children’s Choir is committed to developing young leaders who will bring about positive change in our city.
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-967-4880
Urban Arts Academy:
Most youth (11-19 years) in our Youth Services begin at DHDC through our after-school Urban Arts Academy.
This hands-on prevention program uses principles from youth development & entrepreneurship to attract up
to 100 S.W. Detroit youth. We engage youth through their own for-profit ventures such as: silk-screening,
shirt production, graffiti art, music and video production. Youth create art through this interactive program incorporating music and video to tell their stories. Funding for this program is provided by the Skillman
Foundation.
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Robotics & Engineering Center of Detroit (RECD):
DHDC is home to the Robotics & Engineering Center of Detroit or RECD for short. The RECD is a year-round Robotics Program for youth from 4th-12th grades. Participants work with engineers and STEM professionals
to use engineering and robotics in a creative way to solve social issue while developing college and job readi-
ness skills. The RECD is also the largest First Robotics Build Site in the city of Detroit. Hosting anywhere from
9-11 high school FRC teams and four middle school FLL Teams. Also has a Summer Youth Work Program &
Scholarships!
Detroit Phoenix Center
8801 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-482-0916
Offers a wide variety of services to youth!
Detroit Pistons
For more information on the Pistons-Palace Foundation & community programming offered by the NBA Detroit Pistons, please visit Website: www.pistons.com
Detroit Tigers Kids Club
Phone: 313-471-2274
Check this website for free and low-cost activities for kids!
Downtown Boxing Gym
6445 E. Vernor Hwy.
Detroit, MI 48207
How We Serve:
The Downtown Boxing Gym currently serves more than 150 students between the ages of 8 and 18. Our stud-
ents come to us from 30 different zip codes and 57 schools across Detroit and nearby suburbs. Our programs
are 100% free to all our students. Our ever-growing waiting list now exceeds 1,300 children.
Our Mission:
Through education, athletics, mentorship and intervention, the Downtown Boxing Gym empowers Detroit stu-
dents to be positive and productive members of society. The Downtown Boxing Gym’s fleet of vans picks up
and drops off students daily to ensure that transportation is not a barrier to participation. Our vans reach every corner of the city.
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation
Administration Office:
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
1669 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
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St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
55355 Mound
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
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Music Therapy only:
Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
What FAR Does:
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a space for folks with
special needs to enrich their lives. Founded in 1951, we work with clients of all ages, introducing them to
new activities and experiences, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and showing them
new ways to communicate how they feel.
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Through the dedication of our highly-trained staff and the support of partners and collaborating organizations throughout Metro Detroit, we offer music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for children and adults
with a variety of special needs diagnoses. We go into schools in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to pro-
vide music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for students receiving special education services.
We work to expose our clients to new avenues of expression which serve to improve how they relate and interact with their environments and families. Enriching the lives of individuals with special needs, regardless of age, through the power of creative arts and recreational therapies.
Garden City Family Resource Center
31735 Maplewood
Garden City, MI 48135
Phone: 734-793-1860
The FRC provides Youth and Family Services to families with children 7-17 years old in Western Wayne
County. The center offers after school and summer programs that provide opportunities for positive, pro-
social development. The FRC also provides academic support to assist with homework and studying in
a quiet environment.
GILDA'S CLUB of Michigan / Children & Teens Programs
3517 Rochester
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248-577-0800
Just for Children and Teens:
Noogieland is our program offering ongoing support for children who have been diagnosed with cancer, have
a loved one living with cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer. Noogieland consists of children support groups, educational and interactive workshops and Camp Sparkle.
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit Service Center / Council Shop *
1333 Brewery Park Blvd
Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 800-482-6734
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Southgate Service Center
1 Heritage Place Suite 130
Southgate, MI 48195
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Port Huron Service Center
2186 Water
Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: 800-482-6734
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White Lake Service Center / Council Shop / Museum
8545 Highland
White Lake, MI 48386
Phone: 800-482-6734
Kids Kicking Cancer
645 Griswold Street Suite 444
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-557-0021
A nonprofit dedicated to using martial arts therapy to empower and ease pain in children with cancer, sickle
cell and other life-threatening illnesses. All services are provided at no charge to families served, including
classes, uniforms and in some locations, transportation to and from class. Ages served are 3 to 21 years. \
Counties served: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw
L.A.H.C.
5275 Kenilworth
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 888-315-LAHC (5242)
- Child and Adolescents Health Center
- College Prep After-School Program
Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus / Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-680-6682
The mission of the Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus is to provide exceptional choral music & theat-
rical performance instruction in a professional environment to young people. This instruction will foster their creativity, personal expression and social growth. Offering a curriculum that embraces diverse cultures &
traditions and a rich and extensive range of musical genres, the program will seek to instill personal and artistic excellence in its students. In keeping with its role as a major cultural resource to the entire community. Michigan Opera Theatre will offer these unique learning opportunities to a diverse group of students from varied economic, cultural and social backgrounds.
SAMARITAN CENTER
5555 Conner Suite #2210
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-579-4400
Holy Cross Samaritan Center Located in the former Mercy Hospital complex, the Samaritan Center offers a
multi-faceted community resource center for neighborhoods in the Conner Avenue & I-94 area of Detroit’s
East Side.
The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center / DYPAC
Trenton Village Theatre
2447 W. Jefferson
Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734-673-9507
A state-of-the-art performance center, focusing on youth, is our dream. It is our hope through teamwork and
determination this dream may be turned into a reality. This dream is based on the belief that there is a need
for a quality facility in the Downriver area, sometimes cast children who are younger than 5 with the Director's
approval.
U.N.I.T.Y. (Uniting Neighborhoods & Inspiring Today's Youth)
P.O Box 6917
Detroit, MI 48206
Phone: 313-989-7876
We implement strategies to foster cohesion in the community and work with youth through mentoring and
sports activities. We work with the communities to assist youth with recognizing their dreams and talents
and improve community access to life improvement opportunities
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Boll Family YMCA
1401 Broadway
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-309-9622
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Metro Youth YMCA & Y ARTS
1401 Broadway Suite 3A
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-22302841
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Downriver Family YMCA
16777 Northline
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-282-9622
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Plymouth Family YMCA
650 Church Room 111
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-453-290
LENAWEE COUNTY
The Christian Family Centre / The Centre
1800 West U.S. Highway 223
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-6232
The Christian Family Centre, exists to serve Lenawee County and surrounding communities by being a
world-class choice for one’s physical, social, and spiritual wellness with Jesus Christ being the center.
Offers a wide variety of services and activities!
MACOMB COUNTY
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation
Administration Office:
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
1669 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-646-3347
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St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
55355 Mound
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
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Music Therapy only:
Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
What FAR Does:
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a space for folks with
special needs to enrich their lives. Founded in 1951, we work with clients of all ages, introducing them to
new activities and experiences, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and showing them
new ways to communicate how they feel.
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Through the dedication of our highly-trained staff and the support of partners and collaborating organizations throughout Metro Detroit, we offer music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for children and adults
with a variety of special needs diagnoses. We go into schools in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to pro-
vide music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for students receiving special education services.
We work to expose our clients to new avenues of expression which serve to improve how they relate & interact
with their environments and families. Enriching the lives of individuals with special needs, regardless of age, through the power of creative arts and recreational therapies.
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
1401 Broadway
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-267-5300
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Macomb Family YMCA
10 North River
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-468-1411
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Birmingham Family YMCA
400 E. Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-644-9036
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Farmington Family YMCA
28100 Farmington
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-553-4020
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South Oakland Family YMCA
1016 W. 11 Mile
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: 248-547-0030
MONROE COUNTY
Oaks Village Acorn Children's Village
924 E. 2nd
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-244-5444
Oaks Victory Village offers many youth and recreational programs. Our Montessori style learning center
will impact the most vulnerable children in all of Monroe County. We believe that we can help parents be successful by eliminating the stress of child-care financial concerns, and we can give infants and toddlers
a love for learning that will break the cycle of poverty in their families.
SERVICES:
- Oaks offers free and low-cost daycare for ages birth to 5-years old
- Free summer day camp for children ages 5 and up
COST:
These services are free!
YMCA of Monroe
1111 W. Elm Ave.
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-241-2606
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Monroe Family YMCA of Dundee
119 Waterstradt Commerce Dr.
Dundee, MI 48131
Has a wide variety of programs for the entire family.
OAKLAND COUNTY
Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC)
Administrative Offices:
363 W. Big Beaver Suite #300
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-559-1990
We’ve designed our youth program to nurture and empower several hundred young people in the Seven
Mile Area. Our facility is a safe haven for educational activities, enrichment, and recreation. The ACC youth
mission is to promote responsible behavior in order to gear young people to make better choices, thrive &
improve their overall quality of life.
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The ACC After School Program offers at-risk youth ages 9-17 with support and essential life skills to improve academic status, reduce risk taking behaviors and improve confidence and self-image. Our services include academic assistance, tutoring, computer skills training, service-learning projects, physical education and recreation, mentoring, substance abuse prevention, and conflict resolution. We’re attentive to academic pro-
gress and areas of struggle in order to design the proper path forward for each young person within our pro-
gram. These measuring tools are the ACC difference.
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation
Administration Office:
First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
1669 W. Maple
Birmingham, MI 48009
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St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church
55355 Mound
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
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Music Therapy only:
Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
What FAR Does:
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing a space for folks with
special needs to enrich their lives. Founded in 1951, we work with clients of all ages, introducing them to
new activities and experiences, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and showing them
new ways to communicate how they feel.
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Through the dedication of our highly-trained staff and the support of partners and collaborating organizations throughout Metro Detroit, we offer music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for children and adults
with a variety of special needs diagnoses. We go into schools in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties to pro-
vide music, art, dance/movement and recreational therapy for students receiving special education services.
We work to expose our clients to new avenues of expression which serve to improve how they relate and interact with their environments and families. Enriching the lives of individuals with special needs, regardless of age, through the power of creative arts and recreational therapies.
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
1401 Broadway
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-267-5300
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Macomb Family YMCA
10 North River
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-468-1411
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Birmingham Family YMCA
400 E. Lincoln
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-644-9036
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Farmington Family YMCA
28100 Farmington
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-553-4020
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South Oakland Family YMCA
1016 W. 11 Mile
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: 248-547-0030
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCADetroit
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Ann Arbor YMCA
400 W. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-996-9622
Provides diverse services for youth, families and adults in recreation, fitness, sports, childcare, day and
residential camping.
Ann Arbor Youth Chorale
1100 N. Main Suite #111
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-996-4404
Southeast Michigan's Premier Children's Chorus for Over 30 Years:
The Ann Arbor Youth Chorale’s mission is to transform young lives and enhance the cultural life of Southeast Michigan through music education, performance of quality choral music, and collaboration at the highest level
of artistic expression – all in a safe, inclusive environment.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
1671 Plymouth
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-714-5140
Serves girls 5-17 with a single gender, values-based program that promotes competence, develops character
and citizenship and helps to prevent many of the social problems facing our youth. Informal educational activ-
ities include career exploration, leadership training, and resident & /day camp and community service.
GROWING HOPE URBAN FARM
922 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, M I 48197
Phone: 734-786-8401
Summer Teen Program:
Growing Hope’s paid Summer Teen Program provides teens with an opportunity to develop interpersonal, leadership, and job skills while learning gardening and nutrition concepts and gaining an understanding
of food justice work. This is an 8-week program open to Ypsilanti high school aged youth, ages 14-18.
Teen Leadership Program:
Growing Hope’s after school Teen Leadership Program is a paid leadership development opportunity for
teens that have completed our Summer Teen Program. This program builds off the skills learned through
our summer program and equips teens with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become the next gen-
eration of change-makers in our food system.
The Neutral Zone
310 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-214-9995
Neutral Zone offers more than 20 programs for high school teens in the areas of visual and media arts,
education, music technology, literary arts and community leadership. If a teen has never been to Neutral
Zone before, we suggest they look at our program offerings and if one (or more!) interests them, they come
at that day and time.
Peace Neighborhood Center
111 N. Maple
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-622-3564
Peace Neighborhood Center has piloted and maintained programs for children, families, and individuals to
promote self-sufficiency and positive community involvement. We are proud to report that since 1971, we
have provided critical services and opportunities to more than 18,000 people in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw
County. Through a wide range of comprehensive programs, Peace helps people discover options, enhance
skills, and make choices that promote education, health, well-being, and fiscal independence.
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Our services include: advocacy, emergency assistance, after-school programs, summer day camps, college
and career preparation, individual and family counseling, and family enrichment.
