Programs
Our programs are designed to impact youth in Central Louisiana and driven by the results.
Sports and recreation
Students practice teamwork through competitive games during weekly programming and also participate in organized sports teams, enabling them to excel on the court or field.
Explore the world
Explore The World gives youth the opportunity to travel outside their physical environment despite the economic barriers that confine them. Over 100 students have traveled to Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and various other cities and states through this program.
Free your mind
Free Your Mind classes foster critical thinking at FTY each week. Students are challenged to expand their understanding by working through concepts outside of their traditional thought processes and comprehending multiple perspectives about key topics.
Creative arts
Dance, music, and art experiences allow students to utilize their creative processes and express their ideas through weekly art projects, music classes, and dance team participation.
Health and wellness
The focus of FTY health and wellness classes is building strong mental health habits and practices through small group discussion with youth mentors. These discussions are centered around topics students propose and are key to their growth and stability. In addition to mental health, students learn about healthy food choices through cooking classes.
Film and digital media
Film and digital media classes shape creativity in students, enabling them to craft unique stories, scenes, and characters while also challenging them to produce quality content.
Business and professional development
Youth mentors guide students in making plans for their futures that will allow them to achieve their highest potential in the professions of their choice.