Our Events

WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES

Join us for our exciting monthly workshops, volunteer opportunities, and engaging activities tailored for young people. Don't miss out! Get in touch with us at info@ybskids.org to discover more about our upcoming workshops and how you can get involved.

January 2024

ATA Workshops

Essay Writing for Scholarship | Plano, TX
Finding and Applying for Scholarship | Plano, TX

February 2024

Community Volunteering Day | Habitat for Humanity- Plano Restore
HBCU CollegeMegaFast | McKinney
Black History Presentation

April 2024

Plano Police Department: Teen Personal Safety | Plano

May 2024

Financial Literacy: Cost of Living Workshop | First United Bank, Plano, TX

September 2024

YBS Kids Member Kickoff
Education Donation Drive- Charity Day

October 2024

North Texas College & University Tours
ATA: Corporate Office Tour

November 2024

Community Connections with Kids
Financial Literacy: Understanding Credit Score Workshop | WaFD Bank Plano, TX

December 2024

Upcoming Events

College Prep for Gen Z
Sun, Aug 20
Richardson
Aug 20, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Aug 20, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
This workshop focuses on important but often overlooked aspects that prepare young people for college.
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Self-Care & Mental Strength
Sun, May 07
Richardson, TX 75082, USA
May 07, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, TX 75082, USA
May 07, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Teen Workshop
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Introduction to Public Speaking
Sun, Apr 16
Richardson
Apr 16, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Apr 16, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
How to develop great communication skills in an interactive, positive and supportive environment.
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Code Switching in Academia
Sun, Mar 19
Richardson
Mar 19, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Mar 19, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
In this Workshop, young people will learn about the history of Ebonics and provide tools for navigating code-switching in the classroom and higher education.
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Project Management & Communication Skills
Sun, Feb 19
Richardson
Feb 19, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Feb 19, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
We aim to teach young people about setting goals, time management, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and future career planning through project management skills.
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Career Investigation for Teens
Sun, Oct 23
Cambria Hotel-Richardson
Oct 23, 2022, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Cambria Hotel-Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Oct 23, 2022, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Cambria Hotel-Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
An interactive Workshop for teenagers 13-18 years (middle/high schoolers) Young people will meet and learn from career professionals.
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Career Exploration for Students
Sun, Sep 25
Richardson
Sep 25, 2022, 3:30 PM – Sep 26, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Sep 25, 2022, 3:30 PM – Sep 26, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
We are moving our youth beyond the classroom and taking a deeper look into what is involved in career exploration for students.
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Scholarship 101: Parent and Teens Workshop
Sun, Aug 14
Richardson
Aug 14, 2022, 3:30 PM – Aug 15, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Aug 14, 2022, 3:30 PM – Aug 15, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
An interactive workshop to help 11th and 12th students and parents to learn more about applying for college scholarships.
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What Do Colleges Look For?
Sun, Jul 17
Richardson
Jul 17, 2022, 3:30 PM – Jul 18, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Jul 17, 2022, 3:30 PM – Jul 18, 2022, 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Moving our youth beyond the classroom and taking a deeper look into what colleges look for in students!
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Let's Talk: Self-Confidence
Sun, Jun 05
Richardson
Jun 05, 2022, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Jun 05, 2022, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Let's Talk: Self-Confidence is designed to offer an interactive workshop using group brainstorms, small group work, and hands-on activities for teens.
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PreCollege Solutions: Academic Advising for Teens
Sun, Apr 24
Richardson
Apr 24, 2022, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Apr 24, 2022, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
An Interactive Workshop designed to help young people ensure their educational goals are in reach.
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Let's Talk: Black History
Wed, Feb 09
ZOOM
Feb 09, 2022, 7:00 PM CST
ZOOM
Feb 09, 2022, 7:00 PM CST
ZOOM
YBS would love to hear from our young people about BHM! Please join us every Wednesday for the month of February @ 7pm. YBS Kids will have an open discussion on how to celebrate and be inspired by Black History Month (BHM).
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Access to Awesome: Passage to College
Sun, Jan 09
Richardson
Jan 09, 2022, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Jan 09, 2022, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
A fun and energetic workshopfor young people.
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Winter Social
Sun, Dec 19
Strike + Reel
Dec 19, 2021, 3:00 PM
Strike + Reel, 5902 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044, USA
Dec 19, 2021, 3:00 PM
Strike + Reel, 5902 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland, TX 75044, USA
YBS Kids and Youth come together for little fun this holiday season. (Members Only)
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Winter Charity Event
Sun, Dec 05
Location is TBD
Dec 05, 2021, 3:00 PM – Dec 18, 2021, 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
Dec 05, 2021, 3:00 PM – Dec 18, 2021, 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
We are creating lunch sacks with inspirational messages in partnership with Minnie Food Party.
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YBS Youth Social Hour: College Talk: How college ready are you?
Sun, Nov 07
Richardson
Nov 07, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Nov 07, 2021, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
In our next YBS Youth Social Hour, we will discuss where you are and how we can assist you in being college-ready.
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YBS Youth Social Hour
Sun, Oct 10
Richardson
Oct 10, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Oct 10, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Connecting young Black and Suburban kids of Collin County to learn and know more!
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Community Event Day
Sun, Sep 05
Richardson
Sep 05, 2021, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Sep 05, 2021, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Richardson, 3605 Shire Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, USA
Sorting and Packing donated school supplies and library books.
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