• Cooking: From Italian Pasta to East African Doro Wot, youth will unlock their culinary potential and explore international recipes with cooking instructor Chef Mulu. This program will be in-person outside the Neighborhood house.
• EcoArts: Youth will explore the intersection of art and nature through a series of arts and crafts activities during Happy Friday Street Play. These activities will be taught by DNDA teaching artists.
• Street Mural: In this program, youth will have a chance to work on a beautification project in their local communities. Youth will work with local artists to design a community mural and make it come to life.
• Soccer: In partnership with Intercity Soccer League youth will attend soccer practice with fantastic coaches to learn the fundamentals and scrimmage with their peers.
• Basketball: Youth will learn to scrimmage and play basketball-related games at their local court. This program is in partnership with UPOWER and will be held at Neighborhood House basketball court.
• Writing Workshop: This four-week workshop will teach youth how to interview, research, write and get to the heart of authentic community stories. We will connect youth to real-world professional networks by inviting writers to speak to workshop participants (virtually or in-person). Participants will complete one article or essay which will be published online.
• Fun Friday Street Play: Families are invited to participate in art, recreational, community activities from 6:00-8:00pm on Fridays July 14, and August 4. This program will be on 31^st Avenue by the Neighborhood House basketball court.

NewHolly

• Cooking: From Italian Pasta to East African Doro Wot, youth will unlock their culinary potential and explore international recipes with cooking instructor Chef Mulu. This program will be in-person outside Van Asselt Community Center.
• EcoArts in the Park: Youth will explore the intersection of art and nature through a series of arts and crafts activities at local parks in NewHolly. These activities will be taught by DNDA teaching artists.
• Creative Media: In this program, youth will have a chance to work with a professional videographer and learn the process of video taking and editing.
• Soccer: In partnership with Intercity Soccer League youth will attend soccer practice with fantastic coaches to learn the fundamentals and scrimmage with their peers.
• Leadership through Writing: High School girls are invited to participate in a six-week leadership program. Girls will learn about writing their story and sharing with their community
• Barber in Action: Youth can come shadow professional barber as he offers youth free haircuts. Come get your fresh summer haircut with Barber Meruts.

• EcoArts Public Art: Youth will explore the intersection of art and nature through a series designing and painting a sculpture with professional artist in Rainier Vista.
• Music Making Magic: In this program, youth will have a chance to work with a musician who will share how to write and play songs in their community.
• Photography: Youth will get to learn the basics of photography and share the story of their community through camera. Youth will work with a professional photographer who will share knowledge and fun tips.
• Global Cooking: Youth will be introduced to a variety of fresh and fun ingredients to encourage creativity and intuition through cooking. Youth will also learn basic kitchen skills such as chopping, wrapping, plating, and working as a team! This class will be taught be Daneca Tran, a local plant-based chef.