The Citadel United Youth Academy Program Description 

Program Coordinator: Hani Rabi

Time Frame: January 12 to December 12, 2008

 
Program Description: The Citadel United Youth Academy was created to serve the growing influx of low income, refugee and minority youth in the city of Fort Wayne. For over 27 years the Citadel has provided over 3,000 youth with professional soccer training. With the changing needs of our community our current board of directors: as well as our staff have committed to reaching out to provide services for this underserved population. By creating the Citadel United Youth Academy under the umbrella of the Fort Wayne United Soccer Association, Inc. participants will be mentored by a staff that has had a history of being successful in gearing our communities’ youth into productive, rewarding lives. Participants in this program will be offered free activities and services which include daily mentoring, exercise, as well as instruction in healthy eating and living habits.  
  
  
The mission of the Citadel United Youth Academy is to offer low-income, refugee and minority youth with a structured and diverse after-school mentoring program. 
  
Objectives:

• To offer a new after-school mentoring program that is aimed at improving the behavior and health of children 7 to 12 years old.

• To enroll a minimum 75 low income, refugee and minority youth into the Academy by March 30th, 2008

• To educate a minimum of 75 youth about daily activities such as soccer as a means to maintain good health and a healthy life style.

• To have at least one parent attend a weekly or monthly session to review lessons being taught by mentors so that continued support for their child’s efforts is emphasized at home.