THE ACADEMICS.

Within our Academics, track youth are encouraged to indulge in the world of learning. Our Education programs serve to keep youth invested in higher knowledge and provide a safe and fun environment for learning.

Tutoring

This program offers educational assistance to our youth all year round. Students are able to bring in their existing homework or receive guidance with a subject they need help with our certified teacher and tutoring specialist have over 20 years of teaching experience and we have consistent student volunteers from the following universities:
KETTERING UNIVERSITY | U OF M FLINT | MSU | MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Literacy

SBEV's literacy program is staffed with a certified ELA teacher to create comprehensive literacy learning plans dedicated to our youth's specific needs.

Financial Literacy

SBEV provides financial literacy programming to our youth along with these partners. These lessons often expose the students to budgeting, setting goals, and living within means.

STATE FARM| MSU EXTENSION | 100K IDEAS | U OF M FLINT

Alternative School

GearUp is an alternative middle school program that offers youth an opportunity to experience academia in a non-traditional sense. GearUp offers a regular middle school online curriculum but also puts a major focus on character building, teamwork, and effective communication. GearUp is not an SBEV-run program but they are located in the building.

GearUp Academy

STEM

STEM stands for Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We created our STEM program in partnership with Kettering Universaties to early engage youth in programs such as robotics and coding. These programs not only teach coordination, but also inspires them to be creative.
KETTERING UNIVERSITY | SLOAN MUSEUM

NUTRITION

SBEV is at the forefront of a revolution of health and wellness for youth and families in Flint. The water crisis still exists, and the effects of this tragedy are both mental and physical. SBEV works with professionals to understand all of the ways our youth have been affected and will continue to be affected. By offering programs to both youth and parents, we create awareness, an opportunity for lifestyle changes, and a positive outlook to help pull them from this traumatic experience. We offer programs related to mental health, physical activity, and healthy eating, alongside our Village Market & The Waterbox. them to be creative.

Programs created through Nutrition include:

NUTRITION 101| GARDENING | FITNESS| YOGA

Program Partners through Nutrition include:
501CTHREE |MSU EXTENSION | HEALTHY JUST FEELS RIGHT| FLINT FRESH