Serving youth through locations in Detroit, Royal Oak and Southfield, MDYC’s approach is to help our members learn, grow, lead, and succeed in life.
local & youth-focused
What is our mission?
Metro Detroit Youth Clubs serve over 2,200 Club members in locations throughout Metro Detroit.
The mission of the Club is to empower youth to reach their full potential through safe, accessible, and inclusive experiences that open doors to a bright future, enabling every Club member to graduate from high school with a plan for college or career, contribute to their community and live a healthy life.
Building on 65 years of serving Metro Detroit youth, we are guided by our mission-focused, evidence-based programs focusing on: literacy, mental health services, mentoring, workforce development, and play opportunities in health and fitness.
Mission First
Mission guides our approach. Mission sets us apart from others.
65 Years Of Service
Founded in 1958, we are committed to our next 65 years.
Open Year Round
Open daily after school and all day during the summer months.
Youth Leader
Focusing on our youth, MDYC serves those ages 6-18.
We are guided by MDYC’s Core Values. Our values inspire us to Innovate Through Mission.
At Metro Detroit Youth Clubs, our North Star is our youth. We provide quality programs serving the youth that need us most. Our promise as an organization is to provide a safe and accessible space where transformation can occur. Building on mission, our Core Values highlight 9 core areas of focus that differentiate and define what we do.
