Sprockets Spotlight

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

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 »
Keystone Community Services

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 »
651 Youth for Justice Seeks To Tackle Racial Equity

651 Youth for Justice Seeks To Tackle Racial Equity

A new leader is emerging in St. Paul’s youth driven educational equity work: 651 Youth for Justice.  651 Youth for Justice is facilitated by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education Youth Development program but looks toward youth and partner organizations to be leaders and facilitators. Read More »

Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. Read More »

Harvesting Youth Success: Youth Outdoors with Conservation Corps

"It is definitely apparent that we can, and do, make a difference in natural environments in the urban communities we live in. " Read More »

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