About YEP!
From youth workshops to fundraising opportunities, YEP! has a variety of programs that are available to all students. Whether you’re interested in health-related activities or more socially oriented programs, we’ve got options that are suitable for every student.
YEP! Annual Newsletter for 2024
Our Values
Youth Program (secondary students)
We provide our student with a brave/safe space to develop trusting, healthy relationships with staff and peers, so they’ll have time dedicated to work on academics as well as participate in enrichment activities such as college and career readiness, field trips, STEM activities, and youth-led projects.
Students, check out the following program links!
Our Schedule (Monday to Thursday)
FIRST HOUR
Homework Help/Tutoring Time
Get homework help in Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology/Chemistry, Earth Sciences, ELA, and more. The time is not limited to an hour so take all the time you need, tutors are there to help you! If you can’t make it during that time, please let us know and we can schedule a tutor to help at a different time or day.
SECOND HOUR
STEAM Blocks
Modules on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math that will be taught by CRB Educators. They will explore and expand student mind by participating in interactive, educational, and challenging lessons.
ONCE A MONTH
Core Skills Workshops
Learn essential skills directly and indirectly that will help inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about building your resume, being a leader, affording college/applying for FAFSA, and working as a team!
Our Sites
- Kent Meridian High School
- Birch Creek Youth Center
- Cedar Heights Middle School
Reading Program (elementary students)
Our reading program will give elementary students a chance to explore, learn, and of course, read! Check out more details our schedule and activities below.
Our Schedule (Monday to Thursday)
FIRST HOUR
SEL Check-in with Reading Students start their sessions by practicing Social-Emotional Skills and reading the book over the day. This ensures that students enter the space feeling safe, validated, and ready to engage with reading.SECOND HOUR
STEAM with foundation in Reading Have fun with your friends, volunteers, educators, and Ms. Stefanie as you read, learn, and explore new books about science, math, art, and more! Then, you get to experiment, build things, and make projects while having fun!ONCE A MONTH
Enrichment Field trips to support overall learning and provide exposure to cultural and learning opportunities. Hosting local and/or virtual STEAM field experts to enrich the STREAM program.Our Sites
- Panther Lake Elementary
- Birch Creek Youth Center
- Kent Elementary School
Refugee & Immigrant Youth Advisory Council
RIYAC’s mission is to inform and advocate for the Newcomer and Immigrant community in King County, by engaging new students, and parents to solve highlighted challenges to make our new communities a better place to live and thrive.
Volunteer tools
Each one of our programs is thoughtfully designed and planned with our student volunteers’ needs in mind. We strive to provide experiences that are both challenging and rewarding.