Challenging and guiding youth to their best futureApex Youth Connection challenges comfort zones and expands perceptions, gently pushing youth to set and reach goals they never thought possible. Our programs build youth up from the inside, making them stronger, more confident, and more competent.
At Apex, youth will . . . ✔ Learn new skills that will help you the rest of your life. ✔ Learn more about yourself: what makes you feel happy and healthy. ✔ Connect with peers and adult mentors. ✔ Belong. |
|
"Apex helps me actually do things I want to do
and not just think about doing them."
The power of connection
Sometimes, just connecting with another person can make all the difference. At Apex Youth Connection, we’re all about CONNECTING! We connect youth grades 5-12 with their community, including outdoor spaces, and with a path to their future. What does that mean? It means that at Apex, we guide and support youth as they aspire, persist, and explore through
All programs are fully sponsored by the generosity of our donors, with school day programs through contracts with schools.
- A real “job” earning money learning business by running a business - a bike shop run by teens.
- School day programs in partnership with schools, where youth learn to thrive in who they are and who they want to be.
- Experiences that help connect youth with the power of the great outdoors.
- Introductions to opportunities for the future, then connections to the people and places that can show them more.
- Meaningful connections with their community through service and opportunities to lead.
All programs are fully sponsored by the generosity of our donors, with school day programs through contracts with schools.
|
The power of supportApex is in the community, connecting not just youth but their families with supports that can help. Apex partners with Biddeford Middle School and Biddeford High School at the schools during the school day to help ensure at-risk youth get the support they need, and to help connect families to supports they need. This includes a collaborative classroom at the middle school that offers academic remediation through a BMS teacher, and intentional resiliency, problem-solving, and other skill building through Apex staff. For more information, contact Maxine Darling at empowerment@apexyouthconnection.org
|
Imagine having dozens of adults in your corner
Caring, dedicated adults volunteer their time to mentor Apex youth.
Those who volunteer to become mentors are committed to creating the best experience possible, making Apex Youth Connection safe, supportive, and welcoming for every youth.
Staff at Apex have decades of cumulative experience bringing out the best in kids, especially youth who may not feel safe or supported in other environments. While Apex staff do not do therapeutic social work, we are fully committed to meeting the needs of our youth. If we cannot help, we’ll connect them with someone who can.
[Image at right: volunteers with youth at Portland Museum of Art.]
Those who volunteer to become mentors are committed to creating the best experience possible, making Apex Youth Connection safe, supportive, and welcoming for every youth.
Staff at Apex have decades of cumulative experience bringing out the best in kids, especially youth who may not feel safe or supported in other environments. While Apex staff do not do therapeutic social work, we are fully committed to meeting the needs of our youth. If we cannot help, we’ll connect them with someone who can.
[Image at right: volunteers with youth at Portland Museum of Art.]
What People Are Saying
|
Good environment for kids
“I love this place. I have two children who frequent this great program and I can't say enough about the people who run it. Good environment for kids of all ages to get together and be involved in our community.” - Tom It was like my second home “I used to hang out there as a kid. It was like my second home. I will definitely be taking my son there once he is old enough.” - Haley |