Youth Programs in Arizona

North Star Youth Partnership has life-changing youth programs in Central and Northern Arizona. Programs vary by location and age served.

Programs with School Partnerships

Programs focus on health, mentoring, leadership, and forming healthy peer connections. They are free and take place during the school day or after school at participating schools.

Peer Assistance & Leadership (PAL)

Available in Maricopa County and Yavapai County

Teens learn skills through peer helping, leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution and community service. PAL provides effective training in resiliency strategies and addresses issues such as violence in schools, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, gang participation and dropping out of school.

Youth Task Force Available in Maricopa County

Youth in grades eight through 12 contribute in meaningful ways in their schools and communities by developing social media campaigns and events educating about teen pregnancy and other risk-taking behaviors. Youth Task Force also serves as an advisory committee and provides input about North Star Youth Partnership’s programming.

Girl Talk Available in Yavapai County

High school teens provide weekly mentoring to middle school girls to increase a sense of belonging, support and acceptance. Girl Talk provides a safe environment where girls can learn new skills, participate in games and crafts projects and make new friends. Each week, the high school students (or Girl Talk Leaders) present a new lesson about topics such as friendship, gratitude and body image.

Teens’ Closet Located in Prescott, is available to students in the surrounding area.

Teens’ Closet provides free clothing and hygiene kits to teens in financial need and helps them develop skills that open doors to education and job opportunities. We also provide resources and referrals to help teens find jobs and improve their grades to shape a bright future. Teens ages 13-19 can shop by appointment every other month for stylish, trendy clothes that make them feel comfortable and confident. Teens under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Teens’ Closet is located on the Taylor Hicks Elementary School Campus at 1845 Campbell Ave. Building 100 – Room 101 in Prescott. To schedule an appointment, please call 928-379-1667.

Classes

North Star Youth Partnership conducts classes throughout the year that focus on safety and life skills. These classes are available in Central and Northern Arizona and take place over one or two days. Each participant is responsible for the cost of the class when signing up. Classes will be shared on the website and social media when enrollment opens. If you have a group that would be interested in the class, contact our team about scheduling.

Baby...Ready or Not Available in Maricopa County and Yavapai County

Through care of an electronic infant simulator, teens get a taste of parental responsibilities by attending to the needs of the “baby.” They must feed, clothe and care for their assigned baby while keeping a journal to record their thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Safe@Home Available in Maricopa County and Yavapai County

Staying home alone is a big responsibility for kids and can be stressful for their parents. Students in elementary or middle school who stay home alone or watch younger siblings learn how to be safe at home and on the internet in this class. Safe@Home is a 90-minute, instructor-led online training that teaches students how to practice safe habits, deal with household emergencies, and care for illnesses or injuries.

Safe Sitter® Available in Prescott and surrounding areas

Safe Sitter® provides hands-on practice in lifesaving techniques to youth ages 11 and older who are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. They will learn invaluable skills such as CPR, first aid and choking rescue. This class is offered multiple times per year and costs $55 for a one-day training or $95 for a two-day training.