Birmingham Youth First

Skills Challenge Game Show
The Skills Challenge is a game show designed to enhance youth leadership, promote unity, and provide lots of fun and excitement! Teams consist of a youth team captain, between the ages of 12 and 18 years old, and three additional team members. Teams compete in preliminary rounds for a chance to appear on Bright House Networks in the championship round. The top two teams compete for great prizes! Contact Percy Jones, Mentoring Coordinator, at 320-0879 for more information.

Spotlight On Youth Cable Television Show
The Spotlight On Youth Cable TV Show is another way to highlight programs, activities, events, and Birmingham’s youth. The show airs on Bright House Networks Channel 4 and On-Demand Channel 1040. Each month, we cover a variety of youth-related information. Make sure you tune in for updates on DYS initiatives. For more information, contact DYS Public Information Officer, Beverly Meadows, at 320-0879.

Spotlight On Youth Nominations
DYS highlights youth who are using their hand, heads, and hearts to make a positive difference. Birmingham youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old can be nominated. Nominations are open to individual youth “AND” organized youth groups. Winners appear on DYS' Spotlight On Youth TV Show. You can link to nomination criteria and nomination forms right here. Contact Beverly Meadows, DYS Public Information Officer, at 320-0879 for more information.

“Step in the Name of Love” Step Extravaganza
The Step Extravaganza is a component of the annual donation drive DYS facilitates as a part of its Youth First Holiday Campaign. During the holiday season, step teams from churches, schools, and Greek organizations perform at the event to help us collect food and gifts for needy Birmingham youth and their families.

Summer Enrichment Camp Program
DYS partners with Space One Eleven to offer a variety of constructive activities for elementary and middle school-aged youth who live in the City of Birmingham. Camp activities are age-appropriate and have been designed to promote positive peer interaction, while offering a safe and fun environment. For more information about the Summer Enrichment Camp Program, contact LaShaundra Lewis, Family Services Coordinator and Administrative Analyst, at 320-0879.

Youth Advisory Council
Are you a student between the ages of 8 and 25 years old? Do you have ideas that can make positive changes in our city? DYS wants to encourage youth to get involved by becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is a part of DYS’ Youth Civic Involvement Initiative and gives Birmingham youth the opportunity to play an active role in their respective communities. Get involved today! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! For more information about the Youth Advisory Council, contact Alanah Melton, DYS Administrative Services Manager and YAC Coordinator, at 320-0879.

Youth First Holiday Campaign
The Youth First Holiday Campaign assists needy Birmingham youth who live in low-to-moderately low-income households, shelters, and residential living facilities by stuffing turkeys and stockings for the holiday season. DYS collects nonperishable food items and gifts through its Feed The Need Project, Holiday Giveaway, and “Step In The Name of Love” Step Extravaganza. For more information on how to donate or apply for assistance, contact Beverly Meadows, DYS Public Information Officer or Michael Moore, Operations Manager, at 320-0879.

Youth First Sports Network
The Youth First Sports Network is a collaborative effort between community-based sports organizations and the Division of Youth Services. The goal of the partnership is to serve notice to the public about sports programs that are available throughout the City of Birmingham. For more information about the Youth First Sports Network, contact Michael Moore, Operations Manager and Athletics and Recreation Coordinator, at 320-0879.

The Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services continues to develop programs, projects, and partnerships for the betterment of Birmingham’s youth. For information on other city-sponsored youth initiatives, feel free to contact the City of Birmingham’s Park and Recreation Board at 254-2391; the Birmingham Police Department’s Youth Services Division at 324-8439; the City of Birmingham’s Department of Community Development at 254-2309, or contact the Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services at 320-0879.





				DYS Programs (continued) Skills Challenge Game Show The Skills Challenge is a game show designed to enhance youth leadership, promote unity, and provide lots of fun and excitement! Teams consist of a youth team captain, between the ages of 12 and 18 years old, and three additional team members. Teams compete in preliminary rounds for a chance to appear on Bright House Networks in the championship round. The top two teams compete for great prizes! Contact Percy Jones, Mentoring Coordinator, at 320-0879 for more information. Spotlight On Youth Cable Television Show The Spotlight On Youth Cable TV Show is another way to highlight programs, activities, events, and Birmingham’s youth. The show airs on Bright House Networks Channel 4 and On-Demand Channel 1040. Each month, we cover a variety of youth-related information. Make sure you tune in for updates on DYS initiatives. For more information, contact DYS Public Information Officer, Beverly Meadows, at 320-0879. Spotlight On Youth Nominations DYS highlights youth who are using their hand, heads, and hearts to make a positive difference. Birmingham youth between the ages of 6 and 17 years old can be nominated. Nominations are open to individual youth “AND” organized youth groups. Winners appear on DYS' Spotlight On Youth TV Show. You can link to nomination criteria and nomination forms right here. Contact Beverly Meadows, DYS Public Information Officer, at 320-0879 for more information. “Step in the Name of Love” Step Extravaganza The Step Extravaganza is a component of the annual donation drive DYS facilitates as a part of its Youth First Holiday Campaign. During the holiday season, step teams from churches, schools, and Greek organizations perform at the event to help us collect food and gifts for needy Birmingham youth and their families. Summer Enrichment Camp Program DYS partners with Space One Eleven to offer a variety of constructive activities for elementary and middle school-aged youth who live in the City of Birmingham. Camp activities are age-appropriate and have been designed to promote positive peer interaction, while offering a safe and fun environment. For more information about the Summer Enrichment Camp Program, contact LaShaundra Lewis, Family Services Coordinator and Administrative Analyst, at 320-0879. Youth Advisory Council Are you a student between the ages of 8 and 25 years old? Do you have ideas that can make positive changes in our city? DYS wants to encourage youth to get involved by becoming a member of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). YAC is a part of DYS’ Youth Civic Involvement Initiative and gives Birmingham youth the opportunity to play an active role in their respective communities. Get involved today! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! For more information about the Youth Advisory Council, contact Alanah Melton, DYS Administrative Services Manager and YAC Coordinator, at 320-0879. Youth First Holiday Campaign The Youth First Holiday Campaign assists needy Birmingham youth who live in low-to-moderately low-income households, shelters, and residential living facilities by stuffing turkeys and stockings for the holiday season. DYS collects nonperishable food items and gifts through its Feed The Need Project, Holiday Giveaway, and “Step In The Name of Love” Step Extravaganza. For more information on how to donate or apply for assistance, contact Beverly Meadows, DYS Public Information Officer or Michael Moore, Operations Manager, at 320-0879. Youth First Sports Network The Youth First Sports Network is a collaborative effort between community-based sports organizations and the Division of Youth Services. The goal of the partnership is to serve notice to the public about sports programs that are available throughout the City of Birmingham. For more information about the Youth First Sports Network, contact Michael Moore, Operations Manager and Athletics and Recreation Coordinator, at 320-0879. The Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services continues to develop programs, projects, and partnerships for the betterment of Birmingham’s youth. For information on other city-sponsored youth initiatives, feel free to contact the City of Birmingham’s Park and Recreation Board at 254-2391; the Birmingham Police Department’s Youth Services Division at 324-8439; the City of Birmingham’s Department of Community Development at 254-2309, or contact the Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services at 320-0879.