Youth Empowerment Project

Youth Empowerment Project offers out-of-school-time programming for youth in grades K-12 and a K-12 summer camp. The program also includes Youth Employment/Teen Jobs, scholarship support, community service hours, and parent/family support. Activities listed include field trips, tutoring, homework help, meals, youth leadership, civic engagement, school and career readiness, and arts and the environment.

Programs

• Out-of-school-time programming for youth (K-12) — K-12 · School year: Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• K-12 Summer Camp — K-12 · Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Youth Employment/Teen Jobs program
• Scholarship Program
• Community Service Hours — Available for youth with court-ordered hours and for graduation requirements.
• Parent/Family Support — Includes community health.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Free out-of-school-time program and summer enrichment camp.

About the provider

Youth Empowerment Project has operated since 1996. It serves youth ages 5-18 from Sharpsburg and increasingly from Millvale and Etna, and it welcomes youth and families from all neighborhoods with no income guidelines. The program provides snacks and meals and offers community service hours for youth with court-ordered hours and for graduation requirements.

Last updated October 22, 2026.