Sprockets Spotlight
National Conference on Summer Learning
It is safe to say that the state of after school and out-of-school-time education is in good hands. Upon returning to Minnesota from Baltimore, MD for the National Conference on Summer Learning presented by the National Summer Learning Association I have a restored sense of hope, a clear vision for the future, and a fire lit within. Read More »
National Afterschool Matters Fellowship
Sprockets is excited to see two of our own selected into the National Afterschool Matters Fellowship. Jocelyn Wiedow and Rachel Katkar joined 21 other youth work professionals September 27th-29th in a fall kick off retreat at Wellesley College near Boston, MA. Read More »Urban Boatbuilders at the Fair
Small groups of builders are huddled around each canoe frame, the groups deep in discussion about the next process. These boats are two boats being created by Urban Boatbuilders. They maybe the two most viewed boats but each boat is unique Read More »Youth Science Day
Youth Science Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Read More »Summer Learning Tips and Text
Summer Texts and Tips: Parents can subscribe to receive weekly text or email alerts from the city highlighting free upcoming events and programming opportunities. Signing up is easy: To receive text alerts, simply text “STPAUL SUMMER” to 468311 or; To receive email alerts, text “STPAUL SUMMER” and your email address to 468311. Read More »
The Saint Paul Youth Commission
The Saint Paul Youth Commission is a group of 20 youth from around the City of Saint Paul who work on self-determined, self-directed social justice projects in order to make their community a better place. This year, the Youth Commission focused on three different topics and subcommittees: Bullying prevention, transit accessibility,and for youth sex trafficking awareness. Read More »
West Seventh Community Center Merges with Keystone Community Services
West Seventh Community Center has merged with Keystone Community Services as approved by the board of directors at both organizations, effective April 1, 2015. “Keystone and West Seventh share similar missions, values and history as well as similar kinds of services and models of service delivery and thus are well-positioned to merge,” said Eric Nyberg, President of Keystone. Read More »Better Together Retreat
The youth have already been hard at work preparing for the retreat. The GGAL and YLI leaders have met twice to discuss our vision for the retreat and to organize a fundraiser. The fundraiser, where we cooked and sold our cultural food at Wilder, raised $400 to support the retreat. This success represents the power that collaboration can create. We have much more to learn from each other and are off to a great start! Read More »East Side Arts Council's Busy December
East Side Arts Council (ESAC) is a multi-discipline community arts organization located on the East Side of St. Paul. ESAC provides year-round programming that celebrates the diversity of its neighborhood, links to learning in schools and community centers, and builds appreciation of the arts in the underserved, economically challenged East Side of St. Paul. Read More »