Programs for Teenagers
Programs for Schools
Programs for Educators
The role of educators is inevitably changing. In the past, the teacher’s job was to close the knowledge gap between what students know and what they need to know, and to manage their students in a highly structured, hierarchical context
Programs For Businesses
Our programs are offered as:
- weekly workshops throughout the academic year
- summer camps and retreats
- individual coaching sessions
Zoom sessions help us connect with participants all over Cyprus, as well as stay safe in times of social distancing.
Youngstars team up with private schools and private institutes as providers of extracurricular activities to make their programs more convenient for teenagers and their parents.
Furthermore, Youngstars alumni have the opportunity to stay connected with like-minded peers, get support on acting on their goals or apply their skills and knowledge to the community through the DreamersDOERS club. Participation is free for our program graduates and we continue to boost them through a series of inspirational talks and workshops.
Learning by doing and nonformal education -Why are they important?
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1. Teenhood – how can I support my child ?
Teenhood a stressful process for both children and parents. The change does not only concern the educational part. It’s part of a bigger change: from childhood to adolescence, from dependence to independence, from the familiar to the unknown, from being protected to risk management, from friendships to relationships. Understanding and support from parents and the school environment is essential. But what makes the difference is how the teenagers see themselves and what actions they take.
Our goal at YoungStars is to provide teenagers with tools that will help them better understand themselves better, communicate their needs and respond positively and actively to the challenges they encounter in their daily lives.
2. Skills, Character, Metalearning –why is it important?
Technology is constantly changing and transforming the way we live. Knowledge is necessary but it is not what differentiates us. Today’s demands have more and more to do with how we use what we know, that is, our skills: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and how we function as members of society, that is, our character and ethos. Each child is unique and has his or her own talents. By reinforcing the values and positive elements of his/her character we can equip him/her to feel capable of managing learning and adopting. If knowledge is power, then learning is a super power.
3. What is non-formal education?
Formal Education (FE) deals with the traditional way of learning – teaching, studying and assessment through standardized examinations. Non Formal Education takes place through carefully designed and tailored activities aimed at learning and cultivating skills in experiential ways. Much more than the formal education, non-formal puts the learners in the centre of the learning process and makes them “collaborators” in the co-creation of knowledge. It is commonly accepted that learing by doing reaches places that formal education cannotand has a long lasting outcome.
4. What are the benefits of learning by doing?
Youngstars Programs are designed to help teenagers become aware, expand their thinking in creating more choices, focusing best when taking decisions and implementing when it comes to action. These empower young people, make them feel resilient and agile, happy to deal with what is in front of them and optimist about change and the future.
5. Why choose Youngstars?
We are passionate in serving young people. Our programs are designed and implemented by professionals who love teenagers and believe in their unlimited potential. We work in small teams so that each young person connects with the trainer and receives time and attention. Our whole approached in designed with the end in mind – we build the bridge from teenhood to adulthood, knowing how to best «prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child”.
Know Obstacles, Know Freedom
Who is it for: 13-16 year olds
Duration: 18 hours
Description: The program is designed to make young people aware of their internal obstacles (negative thoughts and emotions) and to empower them with tools and techniques on how to overcome them.
Takeaways :
This program will help you:
- increase self-awareness
- improve mental fitness and resilience
- communicate effectively
- take action to enjoy your best summer plan
Blooming Tales
Who is it for: 11-13 year olds
Duration: 30 hours
Description: The program is designed to motivate and empower children to step up into “high school life” and teenhood by becoming better aware of what lies within their power and how they can develop habits that grow their potential
Takeaways :
This program will help you:
- boost self-awareness and confidence
- develop and apply a growth mindset
- develop wellbeing habits
Create your Path
Who is it for: 13-15 year olds
Duration: 50 hours
Description: This program is designed to support young people gain clarity on their values and their character and to use a design thinking approach for developing a personal compass that would guide them to discover learnings and create accountability for themselves.
Takeaways :
This program will help you:
- set goals and achieve them
- overcome obstacle and learn from mistakes
- develop public speaking and leadership skills
From Idea to Action
Who is it for: 15-18 year olds
Duration: 50 hours
Description: This program is a hands-on opportunity to apply design thinking principles to solve a problem. Learning by applying business principles and practising entrepreneurial skills.
Takeaways :
This program will help you:
- practise collaboration and teamwork
- become resourceful and take initiative
- form and execute an action plan and learn from your mistakes
Mentored Internships
Who is it for: 15-18 year olds
Duration: 60-80 hours
Description: This program is a hands-on opportunity to apply design thinking principles to solve a problem. Learning by applying business principles and practising entrepreneurial skills.
Takeaways :
This program will help you:
- practise collaboration and teamwork
- become resourceful and take initiative
- form and execute an action plan and learn from your mistakes
Individual Coaching
Summer camps and retreats
Holidays are the best time of the year because we are free to choose whatever we like, we can spend time with our peers, have fun and relax! At Youngstars we design fun days, bootcamps and retreats that challenge and inspire young people to learn more, dream more and become more!
You can get a taste of our past programs on Youtunbe. Like us on Instagram and stay tuned for our upcoming ones.