Mission Statement
High Voltage Youth Camp is a non-profit organization that provides educational as well as recreational programs for economically disadvantaged youth to realize their potential, build character, and to function effectively as contributing members of society. We are also dedicated to building community collaborations and partnerships with other organizations that serve youth.
Cindy Robison, Katherine Johnson and students
History of High Voltage
High Voltage Youth Camp was founded in 1991 by, Katherine Shawrri Johnson, Bernadotte Glover and Judy Hamilton to provide educational and recreational programs to residents of the Iberville Housing Development and Covenant House New Orleans. Ms. Johnson, Ms. Glover and Mr. Lee Baker recruited volunteer staff to provide services at the St. Jude Community Center in New Orleans for the program. In January 2003, High Voltage was incorporated and Ms. Claudia Washington and Phillis Everage joined the Board of Directors.
In the fall of 2003, High Voltage began to collaborate with other non-profit organizations serving youth including Positive Impact, Joseph A Cuillier, Sr. Career Center and New Orleans Video Access Center in order to order to serve more young people in the New Orleans Community
Students enrolled in our programs are eligible for high school (community service) and college credits. Each year we offer programs that help build self-esteem, critical thinking skills, social responsibility, healthy lifestyles, as well as provide therapeutic recreation.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Red Tails - Join us at AMC theatres
event details
Sun, Jan 29, 12:30- Please join us on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 12: 30 p.m. for a showing of the movie Red Tails at the AMC theatre on Manhattan (Westbank).
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Get on Board! (Non-Profit Board Training Program)
more information- Are you interested in developing leadership skills while learning to govern one of our area's nonprofit agencies? Many nonprofit organizations working hard to improve our region are facing enormous challenges and are seeking energetic, talented and qualified leaders to help them achieve their mission.
The Junior League of New Orleans is pleased to offer Get on Board!, a five-week course that focuses on training volunteers for nonprofit board leadership. The Spring Session will be held February 29th, March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
More information at their website
