Fall After-School Programs
Activists Coming Together To Impact Our Neighborhood (A.C.T.I.O.N.)
About the Program
A.C.T.I.O.N. trains young people to become leaders, organizers, and environmental justice advocates. Participants create and lead youth-driven campaigns using art, media, and hands-on community organizing.
Note: Stipend programs require full participation and regular attendance. An interview may be part of the selection process.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Ages: 16–21
Stipend: $16.50 per hour
Program Dates
October: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
November: 6, 13, 17, 18, 20, 25
No class on November 4 (Election Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), November 27 (Thanksgiving)
December: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16
Minds Empowered (ME)
About the Program
Minds Empowered helps participants develop leadership and life skills through personal and community projects. It provides a safe, justice-centered space where young people—especially those who identify as women, men, and gender non-conforming—can express themselves, explore their identity, and become agents of change in their communities.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Ages: 16–21
Stipend: $16.50 per hour
Program Dates
October: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
November: 6, 13, 17, 18, 20, 25
No class on November 4 (Election Day), November 11 (Veterans Day), November 27 (Thanksgiving)
December: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16
Note: Stipend programs require full participation and regular attendance. An interview may be part of the selection process.
Screen Printing
About the Program
In this hands-on workshop, participants learn the full process of screen printing—from stencil design to printing on different surfaces. Students create their own t-shirts, posters, tote bags, and more while building practical art and design skills. The program also connects creative expression to environmental justice campaigns, showing how art can be used as a tool for education, advocacy, and community change.
Schedule: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Ages: 14–18
Stipend: Not provided
Program Dates
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19
December: 3, 10
Civic Theater
About the Program
Civic Theater gives young people the chance to use writing, acting, and performance to share real stories about the community—its struggles, hopes, and fight for justice. Across 10 sessions, participants will work with coaches and peers to develop original pieces that highlight their voices and experiences. Each cycle concludes with a short performance where participants present their work to an audience, using theater as a platform for dialogue and change.
Schedule: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Ages: 16–19
Stipend: Not provided
Tentative Program Dates
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19
December: 3, 10
Status: This program isn’t available yet. We’re exploring interest to see if it can be launched. If you’d like to participate, please fill out the interest form.
Youth Organizing (YO)
The Youth Organizing (Y.O.) program is a stipend-based initiative for high school students that empowers the next generation of community leaders, organizers, and environmental justice advocates. Using arts, culture, and hands-on learning, Y.O. drives long-term solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Y.O. participants work closely with The Point CDC to design and implement youth-led initiatives that amplify community voices, promote equity, and address critical neighborhood issues. Through art, media, and grassroots organizing, students gain the skills to uplift their communities and lead meaningful social change.
For more info contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org
Screen Printing
Screen Printing is a visual arts program where students learn the art of screen printing, from stencil making to using a screen printing machine. Students would design work expressing their individuality and print works connected to environmental justice and campaigns. THE POINT is a part of using different substrates like poster paper, t-shirts, and tote bags.
For more info contact:
Amanda Barreto
abarreto@thepoint.org