PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION Closed for Sept 28-Nov 2. Our basketball skills training program is a vital component of our holistic youth development strategy. Through group training sessions, we provide mentorship and coaching to stimulate and motivate our students.

By teaching them teamwork and leadership skills, effective communication, and foundational fitness skills, we equip them with the tools they need to excel in any endeavor they choose in life.

REGISTRATION OPEN. Our Double Dutch program combines the sport of Double Dutch with mentorship and physical fitness. With mentorship at its core, children not only learn a new skill but also develop social and emotional skills for success outside the classroom. This program offers a revival of cultural heritage while fostering teamwork and camaraderie among kids of all ages. 

REGISTRATION CLOSED. SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES. Free Clinic for youth ages 4-13. Join us for an exciting, fun-filled day at YEDA and Klic Sports' free soccer clinic!

Your child will learn the basics, meet the coaches, have fun and stay active, build life skills, and create healthy habits.

Don’t miss this chance to give your child a head start in soccer and life. Sign up today and watch them thrive both on and off the field with YEDA's Youth Soccer Clinic!

REGISTRATION ENDED. Our Youth Soccer Camp, in collaboration with Klic Sports and the Village of Park Forest Parks & Rec Department, caters to students aged 5-14. This program offers mentorship and coaching to inspire and motivate young athletes. By instilling healthy fitness habits, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership skills, we equip our participants with invaluable social and emotional skills that can benefit them in all aspects of life. Register at VOPF.

Presented by YEDA and R.I.S.E.. Open to current high school Junior and Senior boys and girls. With as many as 90 athletes from both Illinois and Indiana, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to try to secure spots on college teams and programs. Coaches from D2-D3 NCAA programs and D1-D2 junior colleges and NAIA programs will be in attendance. 

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REGISTRATION Now Closed - YEDA's Youth Soccer Training provides children with the opportunity to develop foundational soccer skills, while also receiving mentorship and improving their physical fitness.

With a focus on fostering healthy habits and encouraging teamwork, this program teaches kids valuable life skills such as cooperation, leadership, and supporting others. Give your child the tools they need to succeed both on and off the field with YEDA's Youth Soccer Training.

COMING SOON - Our tutoring program is coming soon! We are dedicated to empowering the youth in our community by providing them with essential resources and guidance to succeed academically. Our program will offer a safe space for students to ask questions, gain knowledge, and reach their full potential. 

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COMING SOON - An online simulation of the global capital markets that engages students grades 4-12 in the world of economics, investing and personal finance and that has prepared nearly 20 million students for financially independent futures. ​Students participating in SMG will develop academic and life skills including: research, data analysis, and interpretation, critical thinking & problem solving, collaborative decision-making and so much more. Subscribe to be notified of updates.

CURRENTLY CLOSED - Our open gym program allows our youth to engage in physical fitness in a safe, fun, carefully monitored environment. Held at Michelle Obama Recreation Center in Park Forest, current and previous YEDA students are welcome to put on their gym shoes, hit the court, and enjoy friendly basketball scrimmages with fellow students. Affordable, local, and just what our youth need to burn off some energy! Subscribe to be notified when we launch Open Gym again.

REGISTRATION ENDED. Our approach: Everybody Plays™. We recognize that not every child may have the opportunity, or skill level to play sports competitively. We also understand the importance of recreational activities for youth to have fun, stay fit, and improve their athletic abilities. That's why we developed a 3 on 3 Development Basketball League specifically designed for beginner and intermediate level players. Students in grades 3rd through 9th can enjoy two basketball games per week over a six-week period.