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New Avenue Inc.
"Creating a world outside of your neighborhood"
314-467-0934
"Gaming for Glory"
The Gaming for Glory program operates year-round, offering a comprehensive suite of services through our safe haven brick-and-mortar facilities. We provide youth and young adults with a constructive and secure space to learn and grow, keeping them engaged during critical times such as after school, on weekends, and during school breaks. By providing a consistent, supportive environment, we strive to prevent violence and offer positive alternatives for youth in our community.
• Job Readiness and Career Training
• Technology and Gaming Skills Development
• Violence Prevention Through Structured Activities.
• Job Placement and Continued Employment
• Partnerships with Schools and Community Organizations
Key components of the program include:
School Break Camps
The Gamers Island School Break Camps (Summer, Spring, and Winter) offer an immersive and well-rounded experience for youth, blending their passion for gaming with STEM activities, team building exercises, and creative art projects. Participants will not only refine their gaming skills and compete in tournaments but will also explore game design, coding, and problem-solving through engaging STEM challenges. The camp fosters collaboration through team-building exercises, encouraging campers to work together and develop leadership skills. In addition to gaming, campers will participate in creative art projects, such as designing logos or character art, and enjoy exciting field trips to gaming studios and tech companies. This dynamic program ensures that campers have fun, build strong friendships, and gain valuable skills for future careers in gaming, technology, and beyond.
Youth Engagement
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Our youth engagement project helps students learn and develop through participation in organized service. Meeting the needs of their communities through simulations, field trips, also local and celebrity Guest Speakers.
Our youth mentorship program aligns youth ages 16 - 20 with mentors within their communities. Mentors will help the development of a positive relationships with frequent reflective dialogues, so that the mentees can reach their full potential as leaders and productive citizens.
Youth Mentorship
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Eccentric Dance Team
Eccentric Divine is a St. Louis-based Dance Group that was created for youth who are passionate about the art of dance. New members are always welcome, at every level, so get in touch to find out what you need to do in order to join.
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