Youth Development Programs

The primary goals of WIRE Math and Science Summer Camp are to:

• Give Children the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of math and science by focusing on number theory, problem-solving, and algebraic expression;
• Increase the students' level of confidence by reducing the fear and anxiety associated with learning math and science;
• Reduce the summer slide (the loss of 25% to 33% of what was learned the previous year by not engaging in academic activities over the summer).

The WIRE Saturday Academy extends the concept of the summer program into the academic year. Introduced in the fall of 2019, the Saturday Academy dives deeper into math and science as it relates to real world problem solving.

The primary goals of WIRE Saturday Academy are to:

• Enhance the students' knowledge of non-traditional sciences.
• Improve the student's comprehension of mathematical concepts.
• Provide academic enrichment through the use of real world applications.
• Introduce students to advanced careers in STEM.

The Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows Program goal is to develop  youth juvenile justice advocates and leaders. This is achieved through four phases:

• Relationship Building
• Skill Building
• Issue Education
• Advocacy in Action

From the skills they acquire during the first 3 phases, fellows are able to implement them during the Advocacy in Action phase using their voices to advocate for juvenile justice reform at the local, state, and federal levels.