Summer Youth Flourishing Academy

The Summer Youth Flourishing Academy is a week-long cohort-based program that promotes the overall well-being and flourishing of youth. The primary goal of the Summer Youth Flourishing Academy is to instill a sense of hope, courage, curiosity, and meaning and purpose among the youth. This program also aims to foster a sense of connectedness to self, others, the St. Louis community, and ultimately the world at large among the youth.

YFLA Key Elements

  • Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing

  • Emotional Literacy, Character, and Virtue

  • Meaning and Purpose

  • Network of Support & Social Relationships

  • Happiness and Life Satisfaction

“Anything less than flourishing is problematic.”
— Keyes*

YFLA cohort participants will:

  1. Receive lessons on flourishing

  2. Co-develop an Individualized Flourishing Plan

  3. Receive 1:1 Mentoring for Flourishing

  4. Be part of a global Youth Flourishing Network

  5. Create and implement a Global Project for Flourishing