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 FREE 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.

CREATING BULLY FREE ZONES: An Online Discussion with Youth (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. * Parent Consent Form Required.

Where: Online

Time:  11:00 AM -12:00 NOON EST

Where: Virtually Online

Cost: $5.00 per session or $40.00 Annual YES Membership

When: First Saturday of each month:

6 Jun 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST

**** Jul 2026 – No Meeting ****

1 Aug 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST

5 Sept 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST

3 Oct 2026 @ @ 11:00 AM EST

7 Nov 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST

**** Dec 2026 – No Meeting ****

**** 6 Jan 2027 @ 6:30 PM ****

3 Feb 2027 @ 11:00 AM EST

3 Mar 2027 @ 11:00 AM EST

Cost: $5.00 per session or $40.00 YES Program Membership

Registration: REGISTRATION IS 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., April 2027 Time: 12:00 PM EST

Cost: $20.00 per person or $40.00 Annual YES Membership

Limited Space: 20 adults. Must pre-register.

Registration: CLOSED

Exploring the Spectrum of Bullying and the Impact on Children in the Learning Environment (For Youth 10 – 17 yrs.)

Online Session to Uncover the Impact of Aggressive Behaviors and Bullying has on the Student’s Learning Environment. Target audience: Youth and Youth Leaders ages 10 – 17 years of age looking for opportunities to decrease Acts of Bullying in your schools and community programs. Note: Youth may earn volunteer hours and stipend for creating and participating in various YES programs and events.

Where: Y.H. Thomas Community Center

When: 7 February 2026 Time: 09:00 – 12 noon EST

Cost: $20.00

Limited Space: 16 youth/teens. Must pre-register.

Registration: CLOSED (Cancelled)

Bully Prevention Workshop™ ( Ages 12 – 17 yrs) 

A Workshop Exploring Acts of Bullying™. Hands-on learning opportunities help older 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™.

When:  

September 2026 in Hampton, VA Area

October 2026 in Newport News, VA Area

January 2027 in Hampton, VA Area

March 2027 in Newport News, VA Area

June 2027 in Hampton, VA Area

Time:  9 AM – 12 Noon

Cost: $25.00 per person or $50.00 Annual YES Membership

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

Registration: OPEN

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

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

Where: TBA

When: October 2026 Time: 10 am – 12 noon EST

Cost: $25.00 per person or $50.00 Annual YES Membership

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

Registration: Pre-Registration is Open

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: Offered September 2026 through June 2027

Cost: $750.00 to $1500.00: – Contact the YES Program for info.

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

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

When: Offered September 2026 through June 2027

Cost: $750.00 to $1500.00: – Contact the YES Program for info.

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

Bully Prevention Workshop™ (Ages 6 – 12 yrs) 

A workshop specifically created for elementary and middle schoolers exploring Acts of Bullying™.  This workshop has 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™.

When: Offered September 2026 through June 2027

Cost: $750.00 to $1500.00: – Contact the YES Program for info.

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

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.

When: Offered September 2026 through June 2027

Cost: $750.00 to $1500.00: – Contact the YES Program for info.

Registration: Request attendance by contacting the YES Program Coordinator

Limited Space: 20 youth/teens.

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)

If you experience any difficulty registering for an upcoming YES program workshop or training, please call or text us at 804-480-4937.

Youth Leaders and Youth Mentor Volunteer Resources

Reminder: YES Program Ambassadors’ meetings are held online on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm EST. 

2025 – 2026 YES Program Ambassadors’ Meeting Schedule:

Monthly Meeting Date	Special Events Date
January 2026 – No Meeting
4 February 2026 @ 6:00 pm
4 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm (April 2026 – No meeting)	April: Month of the Military Child 6-10 April: Spring Break Leader’s Events ASD: Sibling’s Workshop – Newport News, VA
6 May 2026 @ 6:00 pm	May: Youth Leader’s Event – Cancelled
3 June 2026 @ 6:00 pm (July and August – No meeting)	June: National Kids Day July: YES Symposium 9-2 pm  August: Unity Cruise Event
2 September 2026 @ 6:00 pm (October – No meeting)	October: Bully Prevention Month Outreach Events and Workshops October: Unity Day – Wear Orange
4 November 2026 @ 6:00 pm	November: Month of the Military Family
2 December 2026 @ 6:00 pm	December: Winter Break Event – TBA

YES PROGRAM FORMS

CYEC – YES Program Welcome Letter and Monthly Volunteer Tracking Sheet (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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