teens in action

Small groups, Field Trips, Volunteering and Mentoring

Teens in Action provides year-round support to middle and high school students to remain actively engaged in school, graduate and prepare for a promising future. Teens in Action combines small group meetings, college and career site visits, field trips, community volunteering and mentoring to promote commitment and follow through and inspire vision for the future. The program boosts confidence, builds self-esteem and develops leadership skills. Youth are encouraged to reach for their dreams despite life’s circumstances and ultimately become adults who build society and give back to the community.

  • Carlos Flores and Teens in Action
  • camp fire kids with banner
  • youth sitting in a circle
  • smiling youth
  • smiling youth
  • Teens in action mural
  • TIA at food bank

Program Benefits

Armed with these skills, and with the guidance of trained, caring adults, we know that Camp Fire participants are more likely to:

Strengthened Family Connections

Teens in Action help strengthen family connections by hosting parent engagement nights and conducting home visits.

Increased Community Engagement

Youth have many opportunities during field trips to connect with the community around them, volunteer with the needy and learn about local businesses and cultural centers.

Improved Grades & Attendance

Teens in Action staff provides individualized attention to students and also offer small group classes to help them identify and resolve issues teens face.

Improved Confidence & Leadership Skills

Teens in Action uses the “Thrive” initiative that has been proven to give purpose and instill leadership and goal management skills.

Preparation for the Future

Through educational and career-focused field trips, students learn about various career options and gain skills that promote career preparation.

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Current School Partners

Jean McClung Middle School, FWISD
J.P. Elder Middle School, FWISD
W.A. Meacham Middle School, FWISD
William Monnig Middle School, FWISD
Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, FWISD
North Side High School, FWISD
O.D. Wyatt High School, FWISD

Your school could be next!
Contact us to find out or call 817.831.2111, ext. 121

Middle School Meeting Details

Jean McClung Middle School: Monday in the Go Center during lunch & after school (4:30 – 6:00 p.m.)

JP Elder Middle School: Tuesday in the Cafeteria during lunch & after school (4:30 – 6:00 p.m.)

Meacham Middle School: Thursday in the Cafeteria during lunch program & after school (4:30 – 6:00 p.m.)

William Monnig Middle School: Wednesday in the Library during lunch & after school in the Cafeteria (4:30 – 6:00 p.m.)

High School Meeting Details

Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School: Wednesday during lunch & afterschool (3:45 – 5:30 p.m.) 

North Side High School: Monday during lunch & afterschool (3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

OD Wyatt High School: Tuesday during lunch & afterschool (3:45 – 5:30 p.m.)

 

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Jacob D

I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…

Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor

My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I'm especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying...what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
Dakani

I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.

Camp Parent

My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn't excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn't win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
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