The program is designed to increase youth literacy, public speaking, and creative writing skills.
The After-School program will offer ESRI technology training, and interpersonal skill development focused on self-reflection, creative inquiry, interpretation, perspective, visual writing, and ethical conduct because we too believe that young people have the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

Through our mentorship system, each project becomes a one of a kind interpretation of a person's perception and how they wish to communicate their story with the world. 

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StoryMap Examples:

https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2017/japanese-internment/index.html

http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2016/the-uprooted/index.html

http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2017/havana-restoration/index.html?language=english

Intended for all ages. The students will relive the spiritual path of Johnny Appleseed and his deep connection to several First Nation tribes he encountered along the way. Students will use ESRI as an educational platform to Storymap John Chapman’s spiritual journey along Turtle Island.

Instructor: jub Sankofa, Professor of Yale Digital Humanities Department. 

Year Round

This workshop will introduce the innermost practices of the Native sacred tradition. History of the Midewiwin religious society of spiritual advisors and healers will be shared with those who apply and get accepted to the program. Participants will be introduced to the elements of the spiritual undertakings to enter the path of a Mide practitioner, learn the essence and benefits of performing religious ceremonies, understand types of study, ways of practicing sacred healing methods, and how to strive to maintain a respectful relationship between humanity and Mother Earth. Taught only to a select group of practitioners.

Instructor: Shane Weeks from the Shinnecock Indian Nation  

Year Round

It's never too early to plan for life after high school. So will you choose a 4-year college or a 2-year college?  Are you preparing today with the right classes? Do you know how you will pay for your education? Do you know the best sources for scholarships or other financial aid? How well-written is your college essay? Who are your letters for reference?

At 4 Directions, your private college counselor will:

• Design a complete college admissions plan for your family.

• Focus on building a student's strengths, not on 'fixing' things.

• Meet each student's academic and emotional needs.

• Ensure the student's College applications are completed timely

• Provide family guidance on financial assistance.

Get these questions and MORE answered at the next College Prep Seminar

• Create one-on-one or small group curriculum for courses

• Assess specific vocabulary needs and English proficiency in order to select level-appropriate materials

• Assess the academic needs of the student across their school coursework, assist with homework and projects, and review corrected work with the student in order to ensure advanced comprehension of school materials and prepare the student for any upcoming teaching content, tests, or quizzes

• Conduct one-on-one or small group classes online utilizing the Zoom platform or onsite in a public place or at the student’s home

• Make full academic year commitment

• Track and analyze student progress, complete progress reports, and communicate with Tutoring Coordinator about student progress

4 Directions Summer Program is a 2-week summer seminar program catering to 16 to 18 year old university-bound students who wish to study in the USA. 

 Summer Program is like no other. All 33 hours of intensive seminars and university admissions and prep instruction are taught by Ivy League educated instructors. With small class sizes and 2 teachers per Harvard classroom, all of our participants receive individualized attention and instruction.

In addition to university fair night, presentations from multiple university admissions officers, tours of Yale University, Harvard University, MIT and Columbia University; participants will spend 2 weeks living at a top-ranked US University campus, giving the students the ultimate American University experience under close supervision.

Combined with visits to Times Square, Central Park, Six Flags Amusement Park, Quincy Market, July 4th celebration and fireworks, and other fun activities.

YouthCentrale gives young people opportunities to awaken their inner and outer potentials while fulfilling their hopes and dreams in a creative environment, helping each other to advance in life.

In this interactive group, YouthCentrale helps set the stage for individuals to study the creative arts as well as study meditation in pursuing wellness. Community happenings encourage creativity through positive action. They base this on the results they want to achieve themselves. This is done through the Six Ways in Action and the Ten Kinds of Goodness.

After gaining experience in our program, young people can become Youth Ambassadors (YAs). Both participants and ambassadors show their understanding through  interactions with others and in their service to the world. Selected YAs give peer support to participants while being supervised by YouthCentrale program leaders.