Our Mission

HIGH VOLTAGE YOUTH CAMP is a 501(c) (3) corporation that provides education and recreation programs for economically disadvantaged youth. We are dedicated to helping youth realize their potential, build character, and function effectively as contributing members of society. High Voltage also works to build community collaborations, and partnerships with organizations that serve youth.

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Father's Day is June 16th

Closer to Father's Day Whatever you do, don't forget Dad
Shop for him now Shop for Dad and give to your Louisiana Cause at the same time. When you shop through Louisiana Gives, a portion of the purchase price is donated to your Louisiana cause. It doesn't cost you anything extra and it won't take any more of your time. Show your love with a gift from one of our 242 stores such as Amazon.com, Proflowers, Shari's Berries, Chocolate.com and many more. Click here to shop for Dad and give to your Louisiana cause.


Summer jobs program for teenagers

New Orleans' annual summer jobs program for teenagers is accepting applications, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced Tuesday. March 28 is the deadline to sign up to learn on-the-job training by participating in various community service projects.
The work initiative, called NOLA Youth Works, is available to teens aged 14 to 21, and takes applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
The mayor says teaching teens job skills is key to his strategy to reducing violent crime in New Orleans.
"Creating jobs and meaningful opportunities for our young people is one of our highest priorities and one of the key tenets of our 'NOLA for Life' plan," he said in a statement.


12 Days of Holiday Kindness

  1. Adopt a Family
  2. Decorate a Bus Stop
  3. Create and Deliver Packages for the Homeless
  4. Shovel Snow for a Neighbor
  5. Volunteer at a Shelter
  6. Bake Goodies to Share with Friends, Coworkers or Neighbors
  7. Host a Coat Drive
  8. Help a Child to Make a Homemade Gift for Someone Else
  9. Leave an Anonymous Holiday Gift on a Neighbor’s Doorstep
  10. Adopt a Pet
  11. Provide a Warm Drink to Your Mail Carrier or Sanitation Worker
  12. Get Out and Exercise by Building a Snowman

Get more ideas from the Random Acts of Kindness website!


Hurricane Issac Recovery Information: View Full Listings

City of New Orleans: ready.nola.gov
From 504 phones: Dial 311
504.658.2299
877.286.6431 toll free

Disaster SNAP (Food Stamps)
www.dcfs.la.gov
88-524-3578

Disaster Unemployment
www.laworks.net
866-783-5567

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Depression rates triple between the ages of 12 and 15 among adolescent girls

A new report shows that the percentage of girls who experience a major depressive episode in the past year triples between the ages of 12 and 15 (from 5.1 percent to 15.2 percent respectively). The report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also shows that an annual average of 1.4 million adolescent girls age 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year...
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Shop Louisiana Community Marketplace & Support High Voltage

You can support High Voltage Youth Camp this Summer by shopping online through the Louisiana Community Marketplace (LCM). A portion of everything you buy through LCM comes back to High Voltage Youth Camp to further our organization's mission to helping youth realize their potential, build character, and function effectively as contributing members of society.
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Tribute Through Service Project

Thanks to all of our Tribute Through Service Project volunteers.  It is through your volunteer efforts we were able to show our appreciation for the First Responders in the Greater New Orleans Area for their service during Hurricane Katrina and September 11 events.
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High Voltage to offer Girls Circle

The Girls Circle model is a research-based, best practice model developed by the Girls Circle Association (www.girlscircle.com) It is a weekly structured support group for girls from 9-18 years to encourage the development of strength, courage, confidence, honesty, and communication skills for girls.

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LEAP Information

The Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) is a test that measures students’ knowledge and skills in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies to see how well they have mastered the state’s standards. For students in 4th and 8th grades, the English Language Arts and Math portions of the LEAP test are promotional tests. To pass their grade, students must achieve a combination of at least Approaching Basic on one part and at leastBasic on the other.

Click here for LEAP resources and info

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