Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
Our mission is to positively empower and impact the lives of youth in the Greater Pittsburgh Area, thus increasing their chances of living productive, successful, and happy lives.
Vision
The Youth Enrichment Association, Inc. works with several partners to provide affordable and high-quality resources and programs for youth and their families.
Values
Our core values or guiding principles are as followed:
- Self-Confidence
- Respect
- Attitude
- Love
- Teamwork
- Integrity
Our Programs
After School
Parent University
After School
At the Youth Enrichment Association's Activating Independent Minds (AIM) After School Program, we believe that every youth should have the right to learn and grow in environments that are supportive in multiple aspects of life. We believe that in order for our youth to learn and or develop skill sets, he or she must have have not only pos
At the Youth Enrichment Association's Activating Independent Minds (AIM) After School Program, we believe that every youth should have the right to learn and grow in environments that are supportive in multiple aspects of life. We believe that in order for our youth to learn and or develop skill sets, he or she must have have not only possess a growth mindset, but an independent mind. Our AIM After School Programs are free of cost! Space depends on the number of youth that our host sites and resources are able to accommodate. If you are interested in enrolling in one of AIM After School Programs, click on the "Enroll Here" button to fill our interest form!
Summer Camp
Parent University
After School
During the summer, we host Camp AIM , an extension of our after school program! Our summer camp is jam packed with unique experiences, fun field-trips, caring and enthusiastic counselors, and thrilling adventures. In addition to the fun, we work diligently to discover the meaning and instill our core values and attributes to all of our ca
During the summer, we host Camp AIM , an extension of our after school program! Our summer camp is jam packed with unique experiences, fun field-trips, caring and enthusiastic counselors, and thrilling adventures. In addition to the fun, we work diligently to discover the meaning and instill our core values and attributes to all of our campers:
Self-Confidence
Respect
Attitude
Love
Teamwork
Integrity
Reserve a spot below:
Parent University
Parent University
Parent University
We believe that the enrichment of youth begins at home! Community and family engagement is one of YEA's priorities. We created Parent University, a program that aims to provide parents with skills, resources, and experiences geared to help them become better parents. As a results, parents become more equipped to aid in the growth and deve
We believe that the enrichment of youth begins at home! Community and family engagement is one of YEA's priorities. We created Parent University, a program that aims to provide parents with skills, resources, and experiences geared to help them become better parents. As a results, parents become more equipped to aid in the growth and development of their children. When parents participate by attending a certain number of sessions, they can graduate and earn a diploma or certificate of completion along with other perks and rewards for their family! Click on the button below to learn more information about Parent University!
Our History
Founded on December 19, 2019
The Youth Enrichment Association, Inc. (YEA) was officially founded in December of 2019 by Claude Flowers, Brandon Rodgers, and Ahmad Wesley. However, the three spent over a year developing the ideas and concepts of the organization. Each of them had years of experiences working with youth in other capacities. Through those experiences, they all identified that the needs of youth in the Pittsburgh area still weren't being met. They all then agreed that it was time to do something to address those needs and devoted their time, energy, resources, and efforts into creating YEA.