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Summer Program 2025
Join the Educate Youth Summer Program 2025!
Educate Youth has offered free, safe summer programming for Ypsilanti teens since 2011, starting with a single week of academics and service work at the public library. Over the years that simple idea has grown into a multi-week season of study help, creativity, field trips, and community service—all designed to keep young people learning, connected, and inspired when school is out.
For summer 2025 we will run two separate options. Students entering eighth grade or higher are welcome to enroll in either program or in both.
Educate Youth Summer Program
From July 1 through August 8 we meet Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 104 South Huron Street. Each afternoon blends focused academics with hands-on activities:
- daily math practice and Buddy Reading
- art, music, and other enrichment sessions
- weekly outings—swimming, gardening, tie-dye, and more
- a hot meal plus fresh fruit and snacks
Older participants also receive college-planning advice, mentorship from caring adults and peers, and the option to connect with Michigan Works! for a paid work placement. Everything is free of charge, including school supplies and a small attendance stipend.
How to register: fill out the online form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHhy617V9Cz5ZERzUtzue6QGKLDVLmpjTm36tVp9CpIe5PIw/viewform?usp=header.
If you need help, call or text 734-218-2953.
Full details are available for download here in image format below.
Buses & Books – Monday Reading Club
In partnership with Our Community Reads, Buses & Books runs every Monday from June 30 to August 11, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students ride the city bus together to a different local library each week, explore a chosen book, and talk about it in small groups. Along the way they collect free AAATA bus tokens, new books to keep, and plenty of memories. The club turns reading into an adventure, strengthens public-transport skills, and builds a love of literature and neighborhood life.
Sign-up link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjvF9gGDa7C98KWLFyab2O74CL8_tnuqB5qm-MPI2EwfPm8A/viewform?usp=header
Please note that Buses & Books is separate from the Tuesday-to-Friday Summer Program; students in eighth grade and above may join both.
Our Vision
To empower Ypsilanti students in grades 7-12 through learning, mentoring, and community engagement.
Our Core Values
Empowerment, equity, justice, relevance, solidarity, transformation, and viability guide every activity we offer.
Perks of Attending Any Educate Youth Program
Participants gain access to private music lessons (with instruments provided), weekly art sessions to spark creativity, skilled tutors in every school subject, guidance through the college-application process, and year-round mentorship. School supplies are covered, and consistent attendance earns a small stipend that rewards commitment.
Year-Round Support
The H.O.P.E. After-School Program resumes the first week of September and meets Monday through Friday until 6:30 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from the Clubhouse for students living in the 48197 or 48198 ZIP codes. Families can phone, text, or email for details.
Contact
Educate Youth
104 South Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone or text: 734-218-2953
Email: gail@educateyouthypsi.org
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