City Year offers three youth leadership programs, each of which is designed for a specific age group. Each program is led by a team of City Year corps members and includes leadership development activities designed to teach students how to make a difference and be active in their communities.
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HEROES PROGRAMS
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High school students in the City Heroes program spend 2-3 weekends each month building their awareness and understanding of social issues in their community and increasing their desire and ability to work with others to address them.
Activities include interactive lessons, debates related to a monthly topic, and hands-on community service.
Learn more about youth leadership programs at City Year’s locations across the country.
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On Saturdays from January to May, corps members teach middle-school students how to become leaders in their communities.
The typical day of a Young Hero includes interactive lessons and activities planned around a particular social topic, a related community service project, and a journal reflection.
THE STARFISH CORPS
Designed for elementary students in grades 3-6, the Starfish Corps offers safe, structured, and fun activities during after-school time that foster understanding of community, teamwork, and service.
Activities include writing letters to city council members about neighborhood improvements, planting school gardens, and painting murals.
