YouthBuild USA
YouthBuild is a national program providing education, job training, and leadership development for out-of-school youth.
▌ Editor's read The website youthbuild.org loads as a legitimate site for YouthBuild USA, a national non-profit organization. It is not a traditional summer camp, but rather a program for unemployed and undereducated young adults aged 16-24 to earn their GED or high school diploma while learning job skills in construction, healthcare, and other fields. The organization was founded by Dorothy Stoneman and has been operating for 45 years, with its first program starting in 1978. YouthBuild is a non-profit organization with over 250 programs in the US and abroad. The site does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @youthbuildusa for Instagram and YouthBuildUSA for Facebook. Google reviews for 'YouthBuild USA' show a 4.5-star rating from 100+ reviews, with many praising its impact on participants' lives and skill development.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–24
YouthBuild USA serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 16–24
- Address: 58 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144
- Phone: 617-623-9900
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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