Join The Detroit 300 at DETROIT YOUTH POWER FEST! Concert & Festival
"Breaking down barriers between Detroit Police and Detroit Youth" THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017
Chene Park Amphitheatre | 2600 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207 3:00 - 9:00 PM
OVERVIEW:
Formally known as the Detroit Youth Summer Jam, Detroit Youth Power Fest 2017 was birthed as a vehicle to enhance positive interactions between Detroit youth and the Detroit Police Department.
The Youth Power Fest will provide Detroit youth with resources, education and entertainment that will encourage and empower them to think differently about their lives, police and the community. The youth will be encouraged to visit all the educational stations and vendor stations at the festival. For each station visited, each youth receives a ticket to redeem for prizes on the main stage.
The more sessions they attend, the more tickets they will receive which increases their chances of winning. Entertainment will be Detroit based artists who have done well for themselves despite whatever life challenges they had or have to face.
Each artist will be asked to share a positive statement before or after their performance.
Children under 12 Must be Accompanied by an adult.
EDUCATIONAL STATIONS DISTRACTED DRIVING: With the use of the Detroit Police Department’s GEM simulator car, youth will be able to simulate a real ‘driving while distracted’ experience and analyze the results.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET PULLED OVER: An interactive discussion about what to do and what not to do when getting stopped by the police
GUN SAFETY: A discussion about the importance of Gun Safety and how you can help.
DETROIT POLICE DEPTS ON HAND TO DISCUSS AND INTERACT WITH THE YOUTH
Explorers Junior Police Cadets Recruiting SRT Bomb Squad Motor Cycle Division Mounted K-9 Unit Aviation Helicopter DPD Basketball Team DPD Tug of War Team
ADDITIONAL STATIONS
Counseling: An area where those who need to talk, can sign up to talk to a counselor, no subject is off limits.
Mentorship: An opportunity for youth to be paired with a mentor, text buddy, phone buddy, etc. Someone to talk to when things get too difficult.
HIV and STD Testing: Testing and counseling for anyone who wants to know more about HIV or STDs
Health & Wellness: Health and Wellness vendors and activities
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE 10 & Under
Carnival Games
Face Painters
Arts & Crafts
And more…
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment will be focused on Performers from Detroit who have “made it” or who are “accomplished” in spite of challenges. Celebrity Appearances, Radio Station Hosts, etc
TARGET AUDIENCE
Middle School and High School Youth
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