Teen 360° University
A program for high school-aged students at Baton Rouge’s new Belfair “Free Dreams” Teen Center. Ninth - twelfth graders come from five feeder schools to attend the program from Monday - Thursday. Teen 360° University members can choose from over 17 youth-centered, project-based classes including such picks as Video Production, Martial Arts, Culinary Arts and Hip-Hop Dance. Each member is required to attend one day of the “Academic Achievement College” where they receive services such as homework assistance, ACT Prep and academic skill building. Youth development small group activities end each day and each teen is paired with a mentor to receive one-on-one counseling through the Project RISE mentoring staff. Partnerships with BREC and City at Peace-Baton Rouge bring additional resources as opportunities to the youth served at Teen 360°.
Location: BREC Belfair “Free Dreams” Teen Center, 4390 Fairfields Ave.
Hours: 3:00 – 5:30 PM Monday – Thursday
Number of Youth Served: 50- 60
Feeder Schools: Istrouma High, Glen Oaks High, McKinley High, Broadmoor High, Scotlandville High
Funding Sources: Louisiana Department of Education’s 21
st Century Community Learning Centers