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The site by young people for young people that lets you know what is going on inside and outside of Evanston. What is Evanston Youth Website? It’s the, who, what, when and where of activities for teens in Evanston. ... Read More
Kids Can Dance!Hip Hop and Jazz dance classes and performances for middle school girls at the YWCA. KCD is an opportunity to offer all girls the opportunity to have dance as an outlet, especially those who didn’t start dancing at a young... Read More 
Evanston Teen Battle of the BandsThe City of Evanston’s Youth Engagement Initiative, Youth Council, Library Teen Advisory Board, and Department of Parks Forestry and Recreation, together with Boocoo, proudly present … The 1st Evanston... Read More 
Hoops LeagueNeighborsports Basketball Hoops League Is open for registration as of April 7th 2008. The leagues start July 7 - August 23rd. You do not need to be a resident of Chicago to participate. The park address is 7340 N. Rogers... Read More 
The 2008 Youth Summit VideoEvent happened May 3, 2008 This film discusses the many facets of segregation and how it affects our community, as well as working to discover ways to eliminate it. watch video To register and reserve your t-... Read More Contact UsCity of Evanston Youth Initiative2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston IL 60201 youth@cityofevanston.org 847-448-8049 What is the Evanston Youth Website?It’s the, who, what, when and where of activities for teens in Evanston. It's a website geared to connecting Evanston teens with opportunities, resources and assets of the community.
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Who started it?The Evanston Youth Website was a collaborative effort of students from ETHS, Northwestern University and the City of Evanston's Youth Division. We wanted to create a site that teens could get all their information on what's going on in Evanston and beyond. How to get information postedIf you, your organization, group or event wants to get information posted on our site, contact: youth@cityofevanston.orgEvanston Youth CouncilWhat is a Youth Council?A Youth Council is an opportunity for young people to have an active role in addressing issues that affect the youth. The Youth Council also will strive to foster a working partnership between the Evanston City Council and City Staff by providing a much needed youth voice on all issues of the community. Additionally, the Youth Council will take on various projects during the year such as organizing a Youth Summit, conducting youth surveys, participating in community service projects, and sponsoring social events for Evanston youth.Academic HelpMindRapMindRap, a multimedia education program developed by TiZ Media Foundation, encourages students to achieve in math and science by combining interactive teaching applications with hip-hop music and culture. Through the program, students translate math and science lessons into interactive rap and hip hop movies, which they produce and share with other students. In this way, MindRap harnesses the power of hip-hop culture and the students’ creativity to energize the learning process and encourage an interest in math and science. Click here for more details! Youth SummitHuge Success!Approximately 60-70 Evanston teens, 20 Northwestern students, 15 or so adult volunteers and representatives from PEER Services, Y.O.U, Family Focus, BEHIV, Oakton Community College, Community Defender, YMCA, Youth Job Center, ImageBoocoo, Connections for the Homeless, District 202 and the Evanston Police Youth Division participated in the Evanston Youth Summit. Participants each chose one topic to discuss throughout the day led by an “expert” facilitator from the community. Participants enjoyed a free breakfast and lunch, listened to keynote speaker Ra Joy, Executive Director of the Illinois Arts Alliance, participated in interactivity games and icebreakers, had chances to win raffle prizes that were donated by local Evanston business, participated in an interactive mural and enjoyed the performances of two local youth groups from the high school at the conclusion of the event.Change Your CommunityPut Your Words Into Action!Currently we are looking for high school students to apply to become apart of our Evanston Youth Council. The Youth Council will take the ideas from summit and develop creative ways to make positive change and create more opportunities for Evanston teens. If you or someone you know is interested in MAKING CHANGE in your community, click here to find out more details and apply!
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Battle of the Bands changes it's Date We will keep you posted , click here.
-Kids can Dance! Put your dancing skills to the test , click here.
-Hoop League Join the best players around , click here.
-The 2008 Youth Summit Video -Watch this interesting video , click here.
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