Supporting Youth to Thrive Through Discussion
Enrichment and out-of-school time programs provide a valuable space for youth to continue building discussion skills outside of traditional learning environments. We partner with providers to bring the benefits of Touchstones to your school community.
Custom Program Offerings
We can work with you to develop a custom program that meets your needs and goals. Sessions vary in length from 1-4 weeks and are available for ages 8+. Facilitated by Touchstones educational staff, custom programs use our proven model to build Essential Skills while supporting youth to leverage their strengths and connect discussions to their local communities.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP
This program for middle and high school age youth pairs Touchstones discussions exploring themes of leadership, community, responsibility, and power with a youth-generated action plan for a local civic engagement project.
MATH
Youth of all math skill levels explore new and creative approaches to thinking about and discussing ideas in math. Through exciting problem-solving, riddles, and logic puzzles, youth practice mathematical reasoning while strengthening leadership and communication skills.
LITERACY
In this program, youth engage in Touchstones discussions with peers to connect their experiences with ideas raised in primary source texts. Sessions strengthen comprehension and analysis skills as youth explore ideas while practicing written and verbal communication.
ART & WRITING
In this program, youth explore new ideas and perspectives through imaginative storytelling, visual art, and poetry. Each session builds self-expression skills through art and writing activities alongside Touchstones discussions.
What Staff and Participants Say About Touchstones
“We had fun. I would not change anything!”
2021 Summer Enrichment Program Participant
Maryland
“I think it was fun. We learned some things and were all able to share our thoughts.”
2021 Summer Enrichment Program Participant
Maryland
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