Without a staff of professional arts instructors, YDO empowers its high school and college students to take the lead and share their talents with the younger kids.
This approach has allowed YDO to develop a series of programs, operating more like clubs than rigorous courses, that give students opportunities to explore different media and find their own passions for creativity.
Offerings led by YDO Mentors:
- Book Club
- Ceramics
- Creative Writing
- Destination Imagination
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Mixed Media Art
- Musical Theatre
- Photography
- Piano Lessons
- Songwriting
- Speaking & Debate
- Vocal Expression

Genesis, Mya, Giancarlos, Omara capture major roles at Performing Project 2016 - BATB, Jr.