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The Youth Development Center

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Non-Profit, Community Resources

About Us

The YDC supports our community through enrichment, creativity, learning, and meaningful opportunities to connect and grow.

Events

Goal Getters: Kids Edition
  • A vision board night for kids to imagine big, dream boldly, and step into the new year with purpose.
  • Tuesday Jan 6, 2026
Create Your Year with the YDC!
Create Your Year with the YDC!
  • A night to create a vision board that reflects your January reset and what you want to build in 2026!
  • Thursday Jan 8, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Jan 10, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Jan 12, 2026
YDC Life Talks - Rooted: A Self-Care Session for Parents
  • Take an hour for yourself at YDC Life Talks: Rooted, our free monthly self-care series for parents. A welcoming space, real-life tools, and a guest speaker comi
  • Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Jan 17, 2026
YDC Volunteer Fair
  • Discover how you can make a difference at The YDC. Join us on MLK Day for our Volunteer Fair and find your place to give back.
  • Monday Jan 19, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Jan 19, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Jan 24, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Jan 26, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Jan 31, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Feb 2, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Feb 4, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Feb 7, 2026
Valentines for Veterans!
Valentines for Veterans!
  • Join us at The YDC for Valentines for Veterans, a free drop-in event where kids can create heartfelt Valentine’s cards for local veterans.
  • Saturday Feb 7, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Feb 9, 2026
YDC Life Talks: Raising Kids in a Digital World
YDC Life Talks: Raising Kids in a Digital World
  • Join us for Raising Kids in a Digital World, a Life Talk on navigating screens and supporting healthy tech habits. Free. Speaker announced soon.
  • Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Feb 14, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 7-9)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Monday Feb 16, 2026
ReadStart (Ages 10-12)
  • Give your child a confident start in reading with our fun, supportive ReadStart sessions. Designed for ages 7–12, this program helps young readers strengthen th
  • Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Feb 21, 2026
YDC Winter Art Series: A Season to Create
  • Join us for a creative winter adventure at The YDC! This free program invites youth ages 7–12 to explore their imaginations through fun, hands-on art activities
  • Saturday Feb 28, 2026