Imagine being the youngest in the group and having no voice in a decision that affects you—like what you’re doing on the weekend. Well, that’s exactly how youth feel. With having no say in how they spend their time in school and youth programs, youth often feel powerless and detached from these spaces. Thankfully, some… Read more »
Category: Vermont Youth Project
“A Place I Feel at Home.”
Having grown up in Vermont and participated in afterschool and summer programs in my community, I know the importance of having a fun and safe space to go afterschool and during the summer, and the impact these third spaces can have on a child’s life. As Vermont Afterschool’s summer communications intern, I’ve been able to… Read more »
Another Year of Youth Council Grants!
Vermont Afterschool, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are able to offer Youth Council Grants to four programs in Chittenden, Washington, and Orange counties for the 2021-2022 school year. These grants are offered to programs to help start or expand a youth council, as well as create a participatory budgeting process for youth driven projects in the community.… Read more »
VYP Data Shows Lack of Third Space Activities for MS/HS Youth
Using Fall 2019 Planet Youth survey data from six communities in Vermont, we are able to estimate the percentage of middle and high school students that do not participate in quality structured group activities in their out-of-school time. We also look at how these estimates vary among grade-level groups.
New Data Highlights Risk & Protective Factors for VT Youth
New data from the Vermont Youth Project has been released that indicates risk and protective factors for teens around family, school, peer groups, and out-of-school time activities in addition to perceptions of substance use. Currently, there are six communities participating in the Vermont Youth Project, which is a new initiative designed to boost positive youth development… Read more »
