I've been a part of BTAY's youth program, USY, for more than 10 years - both as a kid and now as an advisor - and I couldn't think of a better youth program to send your kids to.
I work with the high school students and love every aspect of it. Seeing how they start the program as shy freshmen and later graduate high school with about 50 new USY friends and achieving their goal of becoming a board member is extremely gratifying.
The program is intended to teach kids about the values of life, making new friends and making the right decisions. We help them choose colleges, write their entrance essays and even help them find a summer job to pay off their first car.
The memories I have as a USYer were enough to make me want to work with the program after graduation. It's values are as strong today as they were when I was a kid. read more