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Main College Bound Program
at
Temple University Ritter Annex,
Room 320
(13th & Cecil B Moore Ave)
The Main College Bound Program is one of
seven youth programs offered by, Institute
for the Development of African- American
Youth, Inc. (IDAAY, Inc.)
The Main College Bound Program is a
culturally based enrichment program which
consists of three principle workshops:
Roots, Trends, and College Preparatory.
Providing educational enrichment and exposure
and new experiences for youth in and outside of
their community.
 Creating an “I am going to college”, mindset by
introducing our youth to a higher education
setting while providing many practical reasons to
attend.
 Building close partnerships with not only youth
but parents and guardians .
 Encouraging our youth to be motivated while
setting goals to get closer to achieving their
dreams.
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The Main College Bound Program offers youth,
ages 10 through 18 years, an opportunity to
explore Multicultural American history,
examine current trends in the urban
community, and engage in activities such as:
Leadership Development, Personal and
Financial Management, and College
Preparation. In addition to the workshops,
participants are invited to attend monthly
educational/cultural field trips.
Offers youth the opportunity to examine the
historical contributions of Multi-ethnic groups
in the development of the United States. This
workshop is designed to increase knowledge
and improve self-esteem by fostering a
stronger sense of cultural pride and identity.
Allows youth to examine contemporary social,
economic and political issues that plague urban
America. Through interactive sessions, role
playing and guest lectures, youth learn
strategies to make themselves less susceptible
to pitfalls in their formative years.
Enhances youth knowledge about the SAT,
financial/scholarship acquisition and the
application process. Moreover, youth learn the
fundamentals of college enrollment and
participation including test-taking strategies
and anxiety management through their
participation in practice test-taking sessions.
College Prep Courses for 11th and 12th
grade students.
Offering help with:
Selecting the perfect college for you,
Test taking tips,
Applying to college,
Finding money for college,
&
Providing the answers to your questions
Integrity- Doing the right thing even if no one else
is looking.
Teamwork- Transcending differences to work in
collaboration with each other.
Trust/Respect- Seeing and believing in the good
intentions of others without judging.
Care/Compassion- Providing support, safety,
and security to everyone.
Ownership/Responsibility- Taking full personal
responsibility for one’s work, action,
and feelings.
Philadelphia’s Hottest DJ
from Power 99 FM- DJ
COSMIC “Strictly Skillz”
Kev, speaks to the youth about
staying in school, encourages
them to be a leader, set
realistic goals and stick to
them.
Natalie Munoz and DJ Cosmic “Strictly Skillz” Kev
Jeanette Marie Duperon
Main College-Bound Program Coordinator
Institute for the Development of African-American
Youth, Inc. (IDAAY)
Office 215-901-7370
fax 215-235-9128
[email protected]
Youth and Families First
"Good Better Best, never let it rest, until your Good
is Better and your Better is Best"