BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Sacred Leaders
Culturally relevant out-of-school time opportunities for youth
The Sacred Leaders program uses different methods, including storytelling, arts, retreats, cultural education, and activities with elders to help youth develop leadership skills and become advocates for commercial tobacco prevention in the community.
Youth earn stipends and other gifts for their time and service.
ELIGIBILITY
- Priority is given to American Indian youth ages 12-18. Youth who do not identify as American Indian are welcome to participate in our culturally focused programs.
SERVICES
- Group programming twice per week.
- Group mentoring.
- Leadership skills training.
- Meal provided at programming.
- Transportation to and from program as needed (limited capacity)
MEETING SCHEDULE
- Youth ages 12-18 meets on Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. during the school year.
- There are field trips scheduled throughout the year, with some being overnight. Additional consent by parents or guardians is required for participation.
- Special activities, such as going to Minnesota sporting events, occur throughout the year.
APPLY FOR SACRED LEADERS
Fill out an application for the Sacred Leaders program.
SPONSORED BY
PROGRAM STAFF
Tinajai McCoy
Sacred Leaders Program Coordinator
tmccoy@maicnet.org
Andrew Aanenson
Best Buy Teen Tech Center Coordinator
aaanenson@maicnet.org
