Youth Programs

Through WAV, young people amplify their voices, find their confidence, and share their stories with the world.

All youth programs are free to participants, funded by grants and business sponsorships.View the map below to see where we are making an impact.

The Impact of WAV’s Youth Programs

Building Confidence, Connection, and Creativity

At WAV, we measure success not only in creativity but in meaningful personal growth. The impact of our programs is clear:

Attendance Improvement:

Before joining our program, students had an average attendance rate of 70%. After participation, this increased to 82.2%, demonstrating a significant boost in student engagement.

Through arts-based learning, WAV is closing achievement gaps, fostering resilience, and equipping youth with tools for success—both in and out of the classroom.

Afterschool Programs

Our afterschool sessions offer students a safe, creative space to explore their artistic passions. Held in Franklin County schools and our central location, these 2.5-hour sessions include:

Social-emotional learning curriculum
Songwriting and music production
Visual arts workshops
Dance and movement classes
Creative writing and spoken word
Performance rehearsals and showcases

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Anchor 1 - Afterschool Programs

In-School Enrichment

Through partnerships with schools, WAV integrates arts education into classroom learning. Our structured, curriculum-based workshops support student development through:

Project-based learning modules
Collaborative songwriting and storytelling
Dance and movement exercises
Visual arts and multimedia projects

Anchor 2- In-School Programs

Summer Enrichment Camp

Our summer camp keeps students engaged with immersive, hands-on creative experiences. Whether full-time or part-time, participants explore:

Songwriting and recording with local musicians
Visual arts and multimedia projects
Dance and movement intensives
Creative writing and performance showcases