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400 B.L.A.C.K. Mentoring Program

Building Leaders and Cultivating Kinship

Housed in Benton Harbor, MI, the 400 B.L.A.C.K Mentoring Program welcomes youth throughout Berrien County. This program provides carefully curated leadership programming for 6th-12th grade youth, in an effort to decrease youth violence and build youth leaders within the community. We target youth who are at a much higher risk of having limited choices, opportunities, and experiences, outside of those relating to sports and extracurricular activities provided by the school system.

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I acknowledge that there are certain dangers and risks to participating in O.T.L Camp including serious injury and death. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in O.T.L Camp. I agree that I will waive, release and discharge Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation/ 400 B.L.A.C.K, its trustees, directors, employees, students, volunteers, representatives and agents from any and all liability for my child's death, injury or harm of any kind which may occur to me in relation to my participation in the O.T.L Camp. I further agree that to indemnify and hold harmless Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation/ 400 B.L.A.C.K, its trustees, directors, employees, students, volunteers, representatives and agents from liability for the injury or death of any persons(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in the O.T.L Camp .I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this event.
I understand that while participating in this activity, my child may be photographed. I agree to allow their photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

The Method​

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The process of learning through experience. Hands on learning will help apply knowledge through an engaged learning process while giving the opportunity to exercise creative and critical thinking skills.

4 Systems of Support

Education

  • Homework Sessions and Tutoring
  • Reading/Writing Enrichment
  • Sex Education & Physical Education
  • Substance Abuse & Healthy Living

Mental Health

  • Understanding Trauma, The Effects and how to Cope & Manage Emotions
  • Creative Expression
  • Positive Leisure Activities

Career & Life Skills

  • Job Prep
  • Social Skills
  • Goal-Setting
  • Financial Literacy and more

Community

  • Family Support
  • Service Projects
  • Navigating and Finding Resources

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