What is the YES Program™ (Ages 7 – 17 yrs. old)

Parents and Youth are you Interested in finding volunteering with the YES Program? Join Us for the YES Program Orientation. We will discuss the YES Program and various leadership and mentorship opportunities for youth and teens ages 7 – 17 years old. Learn about upcoming YES volunteer opportunities to promote partnerships and how we support youth and teens use of their voice to support, educate, and empower (SEE Model) other youth and teens to become community leaders and their most successful selves. **Parent permission slip must be completed before participating in the orientation meeting.

BULLY FREE ZONES: Creating Safe Spaces – Online Discussion (Ages 12 – 17 yrs.)

An online lunchtime Chat with Tweens and Teens to talk about ways to tackle Acts of Bullying™at home, school, and in the community. Make your lunch, log on, and let’s have a lunch time chat about how we can create bully free zones.

Where: Online

When: 06 December 2025 Time:  12:00 noon -1:00 PM EST

Where: Virtual Online                     Cost: FREE

Registration: Open

Siblings 2 Siblings: A Special Needs Resiliency Workshop™ (7- 12 yrs.)

A workshop that uses communication and other techniques to create dialog among youth. We promote the celebration of the uniqueness of having a brother or sister with special needs. Explore strategies to resolve challenges some youth experience with having a special needs sibling.

Empowering Parents and Legal Guardians to Combat Acts of Bullying™ for Children and Teens. Discussion to explore the spectrum of bullying and develop positive steps to resolve Acts of Bullying in our schools and communities.

Where: Virtually Online

When: Wed., 4 April 2026 Time: 12:00 PM EST

Cost: Free

Limited Space: 20 adults. Must pre-register.

Registration: Closed – Opening January 2026

Exploring the Spectrum of Bullying and the Impact on Children in the Learning Environment (Adults 18+ yrs.)

Join Our FREE Online Session to Uncover the Impact of Aggressive Behaviors and Bullying has on the Student’s Learning Environment. Target audience: Educators, Childcare Program Administrators, and Community Leaders

Where: TBA

When: TBA 2026 Time: 09:00 AM EST

Cost: Free

Limited Space: 20 youth/teens. Must pre-register.

Registration: Closed – Opening January 2026

Bully Prevention Workshop™ ( Ages 7 – 12 yrs) 

A Workshop Exploring Acts of Bullying™. Hands-on learning opportunities help youth to define, communicate, and explore various forms of Acts of Bullying. Discussions and other techniques are used to support and protect our youth from being targeted by Acts of Bullying™. Youth and parents work together to develop their skills to recognize, respond, and resolve Acts of Bullying™.

Where: Y.H. Thomas Community Center: 1300 Thomas Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

When:  21 March 2026 Time:  10 AM -12 noon EST

Cost: Free

Limited Space: 20 youth/teens. Must pre-register.

Registration: Closed – Opening January 2026

Phase I: Kids with Character Workshop™ (Ages 7 – 11 yrs.)

A workshop that builds a positive foundation for our youth that includes good character, making good choices, and exploring the topics of bullying.

Where: Y.H. Thomas Community Center: 1300 Thomas Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

When: 1 November 2025 Time: 10 am -12 noon EST

Cost: Free

Must pre-register. Limited Space: 20 youth/teens.

Registration: Closed

Phase II: Youth LEADS™ (Ages 12 – 17 yrs.) 

This is a five session training filled with learning opportunities that are fun and measurable. This training focuses on recognizing and implementing leadership skills to enhance youth’s leadership potential.  ****Youth must attend all five sessions to receive a certificate of completion.

When: 7 February – 6 June 2026

Cost: Contact the YES Program for info. and pricing

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

Phase III: Youth LEADS™ (Ages 13 – 17 yrs. old)

Cost: Contact the YES Program for info. and pricing

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

Bully Prevention Workshop™ (Ages 6 – 12 yrs) 

A workshop exploring Acts of Bullying™.  Learning opportunities to help youth define, communicate, and explore various forms of Acts of Bullying, and develop the ability to recognize, respond, and resolve Acts of Bullying™.

Where: Y.H. Thomas Community Center: 1300 Thomas Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

When: 21 March 2026 Time: 10 am -12 noon EST

Cost: Free

Must pre-register. Limited Space: 20 youth/teens.

Registration: Closed – Opening January 2026

Team Building and Self-Awareness Workshop™ (Ages 12 – 14 yrs.) 

An educational workshop that is fun and full of activities that supports youth to understand the basic dynamics of groups. Supporting youth to celebrate their unique skills and abilities, and what makes them uniquely special and able to contribute positively to the world.

Where: Y.H. Thomas Community Center: 1300 Thomas Drive, Hampton, VA 23669

When: 6 June 2026 Time: 10 am -12 noon EST

Cost: Free

Must pre-register. Limited Space: 20 youth/teens.

Registration: Closed – Opening in Spring 2026

Want to schedule a YES training or workshop for your school or organization?

Contact: Children and Youth Education Center (CYEC)

Phone: 804-480-4YES (4937)

 

Youth Leader and Youth Mentor Volunteer Resources

Reminder: YES Program Ambassadors’ meetings are held online on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. 

2025 – 2026 YES Program Ambassadors’ Meeting Schedule: 

Monthly Meeting Date	Special Events Date
July and August 2025 – No meeting	July 2025: YES Symposium 9-2 pm
4 September 2025 @ 6 pm	October 2025: Bully Prevention Month Outreach Events and Workshops
1 October 2025 @ 6:30 pm	22 October 2025: Unity Day – Wear Orange
5 November 2025 @ 6:30 pm	6-10 April 2026: Spring Break Leader’s Events ASD:Siblings Workshop – Newport News, VA ASD: Siblings Workshop – Hampton, VA
3 December 2025 @ 6:30 pm	May 2026: Youth Leader’s Event – Reston, VA
January 2026 – No Meeting	June 2026: National Kids Day
4 February 2026 @ 6:30 pm	July 2026 – YES Program Symposium
4 March @ 6:30 pm

YES PROGRAM FORMS

-YES Volunteer Parent Permission Slip

YES Monthly Volunteer Tracking Sheets (Download)

Disclaimer: YES Program, Sharing Points, and Sharing Points Well-Being Coaches provide life coaching and support for individuals and groups wanting to enhance their overall well-being and social-emotional resiliency.​​ By participating in any event, training, workshop, or session, you waive the right to any claim against Children and Youth Education Center (CYEC), LLC, Sharing Points Inc. LLC, Youth Empowerment Support (YES) Program LLC, Dr. Geisha Glass-Abdullah, all staff, contractors, facilitators, and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to personal liability, claim, suit, action, loss, or damage that may result from you or your child’s participation. Events, training, workshops, coaching sessions, and products are not meant to be a substitution for professional, medicinal, behavioral, or psychological treatment. CYEC LLC, Sharing Points Inc. LLC, and YES Program LLC events, coaching sessions, and products are not intended to substitute any professional, medical, behavioral, or psychological treatment and/or advice of your health professionals. If you or someone you know are having thoughts of hurting themselves or others, please go to the nearest emergency room or call  911 (Updated 09/2025).

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