Exploring New Places Middle school students participating in Summer on the Road went on an end of summer trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Students got to explore the unfamiliar city, went to museums and aquariums, and relaxed at the pool. Warm Hearts Service learning is a key component of YouthQuest. At Brownell STEM Academy, students went to work making no-sew blankets… Read More 

Throughout her high school career, Miriam Bingham stayed active. She played volleyball and tennis, sat on student council, participated in student senate and Youth in Government, sang in the chorus and played cello in the orchestra. On top of school activities, Bingham used her free time to give back to her community, volunteering at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan… Read More 

Calling all Flint Community Schools (FCS) families! With the school year kicking off in early August, YouthQuest is moving up its start date at FCS sites to Aug. 19. “As the district moves to a balanced calendar, this school year will be a new experience for many families,” says Nefertari Jones, YouthQuest’s interim program director. “We’re excited for the change… Read More 

In her junior year at Flushing High School, Emily Hall graduated from TeenQuest. That following spring, she interviewed with Genesee County Parks during the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) job fair and landed a job as a marketing intern. “When I first started with Genesee County Parks, I wanted to be a teacher,” says Hall. “But working in marketing, I learned… Read More