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Pick-Me-Up

Published May 13, 2021

Parents see what one of our Keys 2 Life Sponsors (Max & Marjorie Fisher Foundation) had to say about our last year’s summer camp.

At The Yunion’s “Keys 2 Life” summer camp program, Detroit youth spent their long, warm days engaged in performing arts activities that were both inspiring and engaging, even on a screen.

Like nearly all performing arts organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Yunion was forced to vastly re-imagine the camp’s model of engagement.

Leaders were almost certain the camp would have to pause all in-person arts programming, or worse, be closed altogether. “We honestly were not sure if a ‘virtual camp’ would really work,’’ said Nicole Wilson, Executive Director of The Yunion.

Even for an organization steeped in creative thinking, the challenges of pivoting the camp and the online learning curve were considerable. Even still, the “team presented some wonderfully creative ideas that really tapped into the fun of camp,” Wilson said. The end result was a four-week virtual camp for musical and artistic youth ages 11 to 17.

Part of The Yunion’s creative pivot included incorporating elements such as daily live “pick-me-up” sessions designed to engage students personally before breaking into small groups. Campers also had their pick of opportunities to study acting, beatmaking, songwriting, orchestral string music, and dance.

What looked like certain doom turned into a moment of reinforced purpose, one likely to continue guiding The Yunion as it plans its summer camp programs for years to come. The creative community that The Yunion has built is one of energy and resilience.

“Gathering as a family looks different in the face of our new adversities,’’ Keys 2 Life camp leaders told youth and parents, “but it is still as essential as it has always been to connect with people for support.’’

If you’d like to hear more about our camp visit us at www.keys2lifesummercamp.com

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The Yunion has reached over 10,000 Metro Detroit youth via innovative prevention programming, engaging workshops, assemblies, and conferences. We have collaborated with over 3-dozen schools, community organizations, and churches in empowering Detroit youth and families. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

Check-In with Program Coordinator, Ron Ironic Lee Jr.

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Check-In with Program Coordinator Ron Ironic Lee Jr.

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Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life by sponsoring a student for the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy (CATTA)? Visit https://theyunion.org/catta/sponsor-catta/ to learn more! #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

SWAG, Life Skills and Prevention Program

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So it starts… Program Coordinator Mr. Ron promoting our SWAG (Students With Awareness & Goals) Life Skills and Prevention Program at one of our school partners.

The CATTA Anticipated Results

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Our Programs!

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This summer we had the pleasure of partnering with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) to provide Summer Enrichment programming to their students. Pictured are some of the participants and our great Life Guides Mr. CJ and Mrs. LB. The students really enjoyed us,…

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8th Annual Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp Ending Performance

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Join us today at 4 pm EST for our 8th Annual Keys 2 Life Performing Arts Summer Camp ending performance. We’ll be going Live on our FB page (@theyunion). See our camp highlights and our feature presentation “Possibilities”

HIV/AIDS Education

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Michigan does not mandate sex education, but it does mandate HIV/AIDS education. Parents must receive notice of both sex and HIV/AIDS education and may opt-out of both. Parents, make sure you are aware of what your child is being taught. #TheYunion #youth #lovingyouth #youthassistance

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