Gaining Ground Educational Services

Gaining Ground is committed to sharing Free resources for teens and youth. Click the link to register

📅 Mark your calendars! Metro Detroit Youth Day is back, and we’re taking it up a notch. 🔥

Five Days. Six Detroit Locations. 5x the Fun.

Join us as we come together for an unforgettable end-of-summer experience filled with fun, education, mentorship, entertainment, and citywide exploration.

Fueled by Youth. Powered by Possibility.

August 11–15, 2026

Special thanks to our partners:�Michigan Central Belle Isle Park - Michigan
City of Detroit Government Joe Louis Greenway Partnership Belle Isle Conservancy Sean Anderson Foundation, Ushers New Look, and The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Register Here:
https://www.metrodetroityouthday.org

Gaining Ground Educational Services is committed to sharing resources for teens and youth. Click the link below to register.

https://www.journi.org/events

Gaining Ground Educational Services is excited to share a resource for Teens.

Southfield Parks and Recreation

Teens, don't miss your chance to join us for Paint & Pop on Thursday, July 23, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building!

Enjoy a fun spin on a painting concept popular with your parents!

Follow a step-by-step guided painting class to create your own masterpiece and stop by our Dirty Soda Bar to mix up delicious custom drinks with your favorite pops, flavored syrups, and cream.

No painting experience is needed, just bring your creativity, some friends and get ready for a fun evening!

💲 Residents: $25
💲 Non-Residents: $30
📅 Registration deadline: July 20

🎟️ Register online: https://qrco.de/paintandpop

Don't wait. Space is limited, and this is one event you won't want to miss!

Gaining Ground is committed to sharing FREE resources for families. Take advantage of this great opportunity.

Gaining Ground is committed to sharing free resources for families. Please take advantage and register your child for swim lessons this summer.

https://ymcadetroit.org/programs/swim/detroitswims/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASkpLJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEedrSlX4P1Dr8IlhGtxKrqSPsOM9Rirj3d1kcuvLTbImkuDA6FTC6d9-7Vm-Q_aem_rwyJpQuVaeU7lbfJ31H4fw

Summer is here and Gaining Ground is happy to share resources for free eye exams for families.

https://vtlmichigan.intakeq.com/booking

Click the link and schedule your appointment at a location near you today.

Gaining Ground was happy to donate gas cards and Walmart gift cards for the Teacher Appreciation event at MetPlus today. We take pride in providing free tutoring to students and we appreciate the educators that donate their time and talent. Thank you for allowing us to expand our reach in the community!

Registration is open for our Youth Mindfulness workshop and Yoga this May 24th. Please sign up as space is limited! This event is FREE. You don’t want to miss out.