Short Stop Youth Center

The Short Stop Youth Center is a community-based prevention program that creates opportunity for young people ages 7-19 to enhance their personal growth and development. Youths learn the importance of abstinence from drugs and tobacco, violence, and delinquent behavior.

Short Stop prevention and education group discussion programs focus on leadership development, anger management, conflict resolution, decision-making, problem-solving skills, personal goal setting, and consequences of self-destructive behaviors.

Youth activities include:

African Dance and Drum
instruction in traditional African dances and African drumming, with public performances throughout the year
Film Club
classes in video and still photography
Hip-hop dance class
instruction in the latest elements
Homework help
in language arts and math, access to computers for research and writing papers, and assistance with school assignments
Production Team
Students create artwork, including t-shirts, greeting cards, ceramic tiles, decorative soul bowls, and original paintings, all of which are available for purchase by the public. Students must maintain good academic grades. Students receive a stipend for their work. Short Stop art for sale
Theatre and Stage Program
instruction in acting, lighting, and sound control, skills needed for successful productions, which are open to the public
Visual Arts
opportunity for youths to express themselves in a wide range of art media, from drawing and painting to print making
Music Program
instruction and coaching for the vocal and instrumental music, as well as music competition, with public performances throughout the year.

For more information on Short Stop activities, call the Center at (614) 299-5541.

Short Stop Youth Center

1066 North High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-5541

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