SYShocktowns Yes Community Program Inc
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About Shocktowns Yes Community Program Inc
At ShockTown’s YES Community Program, sports are a starting point for helping children build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The four-week YES Factor program serves children ages 6 to 12 with activities, life skills, and safety education covering topics such as bullying, personal safety, substance abuse, and gang influence. Your support helps create structured spaces where young people can learn alongside coaches, mentors, volunteers, and local law enforcement officers.
ShockTown’s YES Community Program brings youth sports together with leadership development and situational safety education. Its community pop-up events and YES Factor program give children organized activities while connecting them with positive role models, including community volunteers and local law enforcement officers.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
YES Factor 4-Week Program
A four-week program for children ages 6 to 12 combining sports, leadership development, safety education, confidence building, teamwork, and life skills.
Youth sports activities
Sports-based activities including soccer, basketball, football, kickball, volleyball, and obstacle courses that promote physical development, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Leadership and life skills education
Activities teach leadership, responsibility, positive decision-making, collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, resilience, and accountability.
Safety education
Education covering bullying prevention, stranger danger and personal safety, substance abuse prevention, gang influence awareness, and situational awareness.
Community pop-up events
Structured youth events that combine sports and entertainment with life lessons and positive connections with law enforcement officers and community volunteers.
Youth mentorship and coaching
Mentorship and coaching from experienced coaches, community volunteers, and law enforcement collaborators who provide positive role models and support youth development.
Graduation and Awards Ceremony
A concluding celebration for YES Factor participants recognizing their dedication, growth, and achievements.
About this work
Mission
ShockTown’s YES Community Program empowers youth through sports, mentorship, education, leadership development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and situational safety education. The organization provides structured, inclusive activities that support young people’s physical and mental development and connect them with positive role models, including mentors, coaches, volunteers, and local law enforcement officers.
Who they serve
Children and young people, including children ages 6 to 12 participating in the YES Factor program. The organization focuses on youth who benefit from structured activities, positive role models, leadership development, sports, and safety education.
Their impact
- Community pop-up events have engaged over 100 children.
- The organization has hosted several community pop-up events involving structured activities, law enforcement volunteers, and community volunteers.
How your donation helps
- Sports activities that build confidence, teamwork, leadership, and physical fitness
- Leadership development and life skills education
- Safety education addressing bullying prevention, substance abuse prevention, personal safety, and positive influences
- Structured, inclusive youth activities and supportive environments
Need help?
How someone in need can access Shocktowns Yes Community Program Inc’s services.
Families can contact ShockTown’s YES Community Program through its contact page to ask how a child can join. Youth participate in structured sports, leadership, and safety education activities, including the YES Factor program for children ages 6 to 12. The organization also identifies Northwest Assistance Ministries as a resource for coordinating services and connecting children and families with available assistance programs.
Events
Community pop-up events
Several events have been hosted; recurring cadence not stated.Structured youth events that combine sports and entertainment with leadership, teamwork, safety education, and positive connections with law enforcement officers and community volunteers.
YES Factor Graduation and Awards Ceremony
At the conclusion of each YES Factor program.A concluding ceremony honoring participants’ dedication, growth, and achievements in the four-week program.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Shocktowns Yes Community Program Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Qualified leadership team candidates for Project Coordinator, Summer Project Director, Servant Leader Intern, and Site Coordinator roles
- Coaches and mentors for sports, leadership, and youth development activities
- Volunteers with skills in marketing, graphic design, event planning, legal, finance, and related areas
Volunteer opportunities
- Coach or mentor youth during sports activities
- Facilitate age-appropriate sports sessions focused on teamwork, leadership, and skill-building
- Supervise participants during activities and breaks
- Support participant progress tracking and provide developmental feedback
- Assist with program activities and participant support
- Provide marketing, graphic design, event planning, legal, finance, or other specialized skills
- Complete required background checks, CPR and First Aid certification, child safety training, and related state training
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What is the YES Factor program?
The YES Factor is a four-week program for children ages 6 to 12. It uses sports and activities to build leadership, teamwork, confidence, and safety awareness.
What sports are included in the program?
Activities include soccer, basketball, football, kickball, volleyball, and obstacle courses.
What safety topics do children learn?
Children learn about bullying prevention, stranger danger and personal safety, substance abuse prevention, gang influence awareness, and responsible choices.
How does the program support children with different levels of sports experience?
The YES Factor is designed as a supportive environment for children of all skill levels. Participants are encouraged to progress at their own pace.
What happens at the end of the four-week program?
The program ends with a Graduation and Awards Ceremony recognizing participants’ dedication, growth, and achievements.
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