Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness).Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness).Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Join us this Thursday, February 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM at Youth Rising for a fun, family-friendly chalk art event in partnership with Advocates Against Family Violence.

Express how you view love and healthy relationships through pictures and words. This event is part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and is designed to encourage conversation in a welcoming, age-appropriate way.

Chalk and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome.

A youth-led Nintendo Switch tournament for teens to compete in epic, friendly battles, level up their gaming skills, and connect with friends. We run bracket-style matches on popular titles, cheer each other on, and keep it all about fun and good vibes. All skill levels welcome—bring your controller and your competitive spirit!

Purpose: To inspire and energize teens for the week ahead. We use goal-setting, guest speakers, team challenges, vision boards, and reflective activities to help teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Supplies Needed: Varies each week depending on the activity (teens will be told what to bring when needed). Common items:

• Notebook/journal and pen

• Markers or colored pencils (for creative activities)

• Printed handouts (provided)

Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness).Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Supplies Needed:
Varies slightly each week; teens will be told in advance. Usually:

• Notebook & pen (for character sheet + lesson notes)

• Dice 

• Character sheet (provided or created together)

A youth-led Bible study for teens who want to grow deeper in their faith, ask real questions, and study God’s Word together using the NIV Bible. We explore scripture, share life, pray for one another, and encourage each other to live out what we’re learning. Open to all teens—no experience required, just a desire to know Jesus better.

A high-energy afternoon where the Emmett Middle School Beyond the Bell/After-School crew teams up with Youth Rising for epic games, challenges, snacks, and chill hangout time! We play big group games, run mini-tournaments (Switch, board games, gym challenges—you name it), and always have staff ready for 1-on-1 talks if anyone wants to chat. The goal: have a blast together on Tuesday and get everyone excited to come back and drop in on the other days we’re open! 

Supplies Needed: Supplies will vary depending on the week’s activity.  We always have board games, card games, coloring sheets, markers/crayons, and snacks available every session.

Purpose: To inspire and energize teens for the week ahead. We use goal-setting, guest speakers, team challenges, vision boards, and reflective activities to help teens build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset.

Supplies Needed: Varies each week depending on the activity (teens will be told what to bring when needed).

Common items:

• Notebook/journal and pen

• Markers or colored pencils (for creative activities)

• Printed handouts (provided)

A youth-led Nintendo Switch tournament for teens to compete in epic, friendly battles, level up their gaming skills, and connect with friends. We run bracket-style matches on popular titles, cheer each other on, and keep it all about fun and good vibes. All skill levels welcome—bring your controller and your competitive spirit!

Supplies Needed: Varies slightly each week (teens will be told in advance). Usually:

Nintendo Switch console (Provided)

Controllers (Provided) 

Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness). Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Supplies NeededVaries slightly each week; teens will be told in advance. Usually just:

• Notebook & pen (for character sheet + lesson notes)

• Dice 

• Character sheet (provided or created together)

A youth-led Bible study for teens who want to grow deeper in their faith, ask real questions, and study God’s Word together using the NIV Bible. We explore scripture, share life, pray for one another, and encourage each other to live out what we’re learning. Open to all teens—no experience required, just a desire to know Jesus better.

A youth-led Nintendo Switch tournament for teens to compete in epic, friendly battles, level up their gaming skills, and connect with friends. We run bracket-style matches on popular titles, cheer each other on, and keep it all about fun and good vibes. All skill levels welcome—bring your controller and your competitive spirit!

Supplies Needed: Varies slightly each week (teens will be told in advance). Usually:

Nintendo Switch console (Provided)

Controllers (Provided)

Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness).Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Supplies Needed

Varies slightly each week; teens will be told in advance. Usually:

• Notebook & pen (for character sheet + lesson notes)

• Dice 

• Character sheet (provided or created together)

A youth-led Bible study for teens who want to grow deeper in their faith, ask real questions, and study God’s Word together using the NIV Bible. We explore scripture, share life, pray for one another, and encourage each other to live out what we’re learning. Open to all teens—no experience required, just a desire to know Jesus better.

A high-energy afternoon where the Emmett Middle School Beyond the Bell/After-School crew teams up with Youth Rising for epic games, challenges, snacks, and chill hangout time! We play big group games, run mini-tournaments (Switch, board games, gym challenges—you name it), and always have staff ready for 1-on-1 talks if anyone wants to chat. The goal: have a blast together on Tuesday and get everyone excited to come back and drop in on the other days we’re open! 

Supplies Needed: Supplies will vary depending on the week’s activity.  We always have board games, card games, coloring sheets, markers/crayons, and snacks available every session.

Future Ready Youth is a fun, weekly program for ages 11–17 that builds essential life skills, confidence, and a growth mindset using the WayFinder curriculum (social-emotional learning, leadership, and future readiness).Every session is taught through an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign, where the choices, challenges, and teamwork in the D&D adventure become real-life lessons for the day.

Supplies Needed:
Varies slightly each week; youth will be told in advance. Usually:

• Notebook & pen (for character sheet + lesson notes)

• Dice 

• Character sheet (provided or created together)

Team Up Tuesday! Every Tuesday at the Youth Rising Drop-In Center, we partner with Emmett Middle School for a fun, engaging event focused on learning how to be a great friend. Through interactive activities, participants will build teamwork, communication, and social skills to foster strong friendships.