Call us: (248) 990-3978
1201 Livernois St Ferndale 48220
School Year Hours: 2:45pm-6pm
Early Release Wed: 1:45pm-6pm
Welcome to our Ferndale Club. The Jack & Annette Aronson Club changes lives.
Established in 2005, the Jack & Annette Aronson Club is located in the Gerry Kulick Community Center. Serving youth ages 6 to 18 years of age, the Jack & Annette Aronson Club was named in their honor on October 7, 2013. Note: the Club is closed if Ferndale Public Schools are closed due to weather.
Mission First
Mission guides our approach. Mission sets us apart from others.
60 Years Of Service
Founded in 1958, we are committed to our next 60 years.
Open After School
Open daily after school with transportation for our members.
Youth Leader
Focusing on our youth, MDYC serves those ages 6-18.
Welcome to our program areas: Play, Discover, & Empower
FUN, SAFE, & INCLUSIVE PROGRAM MIX
The MDYC program mix has been curated based on the needs of our youth. As a leading youth agency in Metro Detroit, our play, discover, and empower program categories target what kids need most. On this page, you can read about our program mix and programs that fall within each core category of Play, Discover and Empower. Our goal at MDYC is to innovate through mission, inspire through programming, and impact through experience.
Play Programs
Organized sports leagues, fitness and wellness programs, social recreation, and youth abilities (programming for children with special needs).
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Discover Programs
Programs focusing on academic mentoring and literacy, college exploration, tutoring, and workforce development.
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Empower Programs
Building character and leadership, with programs focusing on community service, civic engagement, and junior staff.
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Ferndale Club Director
Fun & Healthy Mix of Play Programs
HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHY LIVES
Sports Leagues
Baseball, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, lacrosse & volleyball are some of the activities that engage Club members & teach conflict resolution & lifeskills.
General Athletics
General athletics exposes members to a sampling of activities to increase play, while engaging Club members & teaching conflict resolution & lifeskills.
Social Recreation
Social recreation programs result in a measured reduction of stress and improved social skills where members can enjoy a variety of games & enrichment.
BeFit Running Program
This year-round fitness program led by the BeFit Running Team, coach Club members in all locations in activities that prepare them to run a 5K or 10K.
Dance Program
Dance is a fun program that builds coordination, collaboration, and community as members build routines and show their personalities.
Outcome-focused Discover Programs
LEARN. GROW. LEAD. SUCCEED.
Academic Achievement
Hundreds of volunteers support our Club members by serving as tutors and academic mentors, helping create opportunities for educational enhancement.
Career Exploration
Discover the diversity of opportunity through field trips, workshops & innovative approaches designed to open members’ imagination of a larger world.
Compass
Compass builds leaders through a toolkit of skills tied to resume writing, career preparation, and engagement with staff to prepare for tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Promise
Tomorrow's Promise provides our teen Club members with a six-week training program designed to introduce and develop work-place experience.
STAR Club
Individualized attention by MDYC staff help members increase academic performance, improves school attendance and develops a love for learning.
Inspiring & Relevant Empower Programs
OUR YOUTH ARE OUR FUTURE
Character Development
Creating safe, caring and empowering spaces for members with the goal of helping them develop into committed, productive leaders in the community.
Civic Engagement
Understanding the democratic process where youth find their voice and impact today's issues helps address the destructive nature of feeling isolated.
Junior Staff
Junior Staff is a leadership program showing Club members ages 13 to 18 the benefits tied to youth development and how to build a rewarding career.
Leadership Clubs
Programs provide opportunities for members to express their voice, establish their core values and to engage in meaningful community service.
Member of the Year
For over 60 years, MDYC has selected a Member of the Year who inspires with their story of overcoming obstacles & pressing on to personal achievements.
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.
Serving youth in Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Southfield and Washington Township, MDYC’s approach is to help our members learn, grow, lead, and succeed.
