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. Our goal at MDYC is to innovate through mission, inspire through programming, and impact through experience.

Our after-school programs focus on helping youth reach their full potential. We offer a fun, safe, and innovative mix of programs. For specific questions tied to our programs, please email team@miclubs.org.

ROYAL OAK ACADEMIC MENTORING
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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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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 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.

Outcome-focused, innovative and fun

LEARN. GROW. LEAD. SUCCEED.

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Bridges

Members explore the areas of art, fitness, trivia, and fun group activities. We provide the bridge for youth to be connected, safe, and on a positive path.
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Unwind

This program provides members with mental health wellness, resilience learning, coping skills and creating positive interactions between each other.
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Power Up!

Individualized attention by staff and volunteers helps members increase academic performance, improve math and literacy, and develop a love for learning.
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COMPASS

Continuing education & career exploration workshops explore: college support, financial aid and scholarships, career tools, and much more.
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Changemakers

Changemakers provides a safe, welcoming space for members to engage, express and validate their experiences, and feelings in regards to social justice.
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Omega Mentoring

The OMEGA Academy (One Man Eager to Get Ahead) is a male mentor program designed to provide support for middle and high school-age students.
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FCA Mentorship Program

Through a partnership with the Women’s Alliance of FCA, this program focuses on goal-setting, career exploration, relationship-building and networking.

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.

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