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Play captains: coined after the block captain and jr. Block captain roles, the play captain initiative is a workforce development and civic-engagement initiative with the mission to empower and train in leadership, playful learning and facilitation to make the playstreets, playgrounds, and neighborhoods of philadelphia more playful. The program runs year-round with our signature programming taking place during the summer.

Lifeguard program: fyp piloted in partnership with drexel university and philadelphia parks & recreation an opportunity for teens to get paid to earn their lifeguard certification. Fyp received 248 applications in 9 days for 15 openings. Teens participated in weekly workshops and were given support completing the application for eligibility to work at parks & recreation as a lifeguard and were provided support in getting the necessary physical exam.

Red cross babysitter certificate, little libraries stewards, and youth advisory board. Additionally, fyp provides a range of workshops, field trips, and guest speakers, which are designed to help teens explore their passions and interests.