E3 - Survival Skills for Life

We believe that by engaging, empowering and equipping youth,  we position them for success and we strengthen our communities!  

E³ - Survival Skills for Life Program is a partnership between Amigo Centre and Goshen Middle School 

What: E³ (engaging, equipping, empowering) - Survival Skills for Life Program

Who: each year we accept eighteen at-risk boys into the program who are entering 6th grade at Goshen Middle School (up to 2 boys from each of the seven Goshen Elementary Schools, plus 4 additional individuals)

When & Where: 
Survival Camp at Amigo Centre (Sturgis, MI) - an overnight camping experience each June.

Monthly Sessions at Goshen Middle School: During the school year, we meet monthly for a 2 ¼ hour session, held from 3:45-6:00 pm.  For the 2017-2018 school year the 6th grade guys are meeting on the 2nd Tuesday, the 7th grade guys are meeting on the 3rd Friday, and the 8th grade group is meeting on the 2nd Friday of each month.  

End of Year Celebration at GMS - May 18, 2018: this event  will provide an opportunity for the guys to share with the community and their families the skills they've learned during the year.

How: staffed with a mix of Amigo staff, Goshen Middle School staff and “Amigo Bigs” (mentors approved through Goshen Middle School.  If you want to engage in activities with your mentee outside of the E3 sessions you can do so by becoming a community-based mentor when the boys are in 7th & 8th grade.

Why: by empowering, engaging and equipping at-risk youth we give them tools to be successful leaders in their school and community.

Objectives for the Program: 
  • Empower through teaching many life skills (technical skills and interpersonal skills) and nurturing leadership skills
  • Empower through engaging in serving others in the community
  • Mentor these young men and equip them to become leaders in their school and their community.
  • Utilize the camp and school settings as safe places where the boys, GMS staff, mentors (“Amigo Bigs”) and Amigo staff can engage in activities that nurture confidence and personal growth.

  If you are ready to sign up as a mentor, take the next step by clicking the link for the Mentor Application.  Or learn more about being a mentor by clicking on the Mentor Information.
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