In YouthQuest, a main component of programming is family and community engagement. And even in times when families and the community cannot gather in person, the YouthQuest staff still works hard to make sure they feel connected. “It is important for us to provide community support in any way we can,” says Nefertari Jones, program […]

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Every time I gather the Education & Training team at the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce for a meeting, I start with a quote from Matthew Emerzian, author of Every Monday Matters, a book that aims to help individuals start their week with passion, purpose and positivity. Recently, I read the following quote: “…this […]

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Judy Walling began taking dance lessons when she was 4 years old. From that time on, she had a love for dance. When she was in her early teens, she would watch neighborhood children and, for fun, would teach them what she had learned about dance. “I just played around with it,” says Walling. “One […]

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Music to my Ears To provide enrichment activities, staff at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary challenged students to music trivia games. Various games included a music version of “Jeopardy” and guess-the-song and finish-the-lyrics games. Not only did students learn more about the art of music, they also worked on language skills and the ability to recall information. Person, […]

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During the holidays it can sometimes be hard to keep your students engaged and learning. YouthQuest will be out of session from Dec. 17- Jan. 4. However, there are many different things parents can do with their children to keep them learning and growing. “Continuing your student’s learning during winter break doesn’t have to be […]

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