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Better Family Life’s Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) builds the leadership skills and capacity of St. Louis Youth to weigh in on policies that impact their daily lives as youth in our community.  

​The Youth Leadership Academy aims to train youth in critical leadership competencies which will prepare them to work effectively with key stakeholders. Through experiential learning opportunities, inquiry skills and strategic communication, youth are better equipped to address the greatest challenges facing our city. 
In addition to the leadership training, your child will also get a chance to participate in activities such as, the Teen Pregnancy and STD/HIV Prevention training, field trips around St. Louis, Dance and Drama courses, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball games, local college fairs and HBCU tours.  
​The Network
YLA brings together a network of civic-minded students of diverse backgrounds committed to lifting up youth voices and leading change. Upon graduation from the YLA, they join an accomplished community of BFL alumni from all industries and sectors who are dedicated to supporting one another and improving the City so that it is a better place to live, work, and learn.
 

The Knowledge
YLA learn about critical policies and practices that influence students city-wide and become engaged in the tough conversations most related to school culture, safety, relationships, and creating supportive learning environments in STL schools.
 
The Skills
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of education policy, the skills to engage their peers and other community members in decision-making processes, and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in the school system.
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Are you ready to turn your young man or young lady into a leader of tomorrow?  If so, Better Family Life’s Youth Leadership Academy is the way to do it.  Better Family Life offers leadership training for youth during the summer for ages 12 – 18.  In additional to the leadership training, your child will also get a chance to participate in activities such as: Teen Pregnancy and STD/HIV Prevention training, field trips around Saint Louis, dance and drama courses, swimming, basketball camp and local college fairs and tours. 
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Activities
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Sporting events 
Swimming 
Physical education 
S.T.E.A.M. 
Themed activities 
Arts and crafts 
Swimming Field Trips
Field Trips
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College Tours
History Museum
Media Stations
Chess Hall of Fame
Recreational Trips
Tennis Court
Swimming
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​Better Family Life Inc.
Youth, Family and Clinical Services
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5415 Page Ave.      I        St. Louis, MO 63112
Office: 314.454.0622 Ext. 716     I     Fax:  314.932.1213


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