STUDENT PROGRAMS
The Armory offers a fun place to go after school for food, crafts, sports and even a little tutoring thrown in! Check out the various programs available from basketball clinics to arts and crafts or just a place to hang out with friends. We have something for all ages and our after school and summer programs are FREE for students in grades 6-12.
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Connect with us on social media to stay up to date and to get details of last-minute events only announced online.
New to the Armory Youth Project?
If you are new to the Armory, please complete the new student registration at the link below. If you have already registered, just find your favorite programs below and sign up!
School Year Programs
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Teaching life skills and the importance of serving others by giving back to the community.
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Emotional & Social – Mentoring to help build confidence, strong self awareness and respect for oneself and others.
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Promoting a healthy body and mind while demonstrating the importance of working in teams.
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Partnering with Young Life to encourage our youth in their Christian Spiritual development.
Open Art Room
Beginning September 27th
Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm
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You don't have to be an artist to be creative, you just have to have an open mind and allow the natural creativity to flow!
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Please join our instructors in a very relaxed and inviting atmosphere to explore the many Art creations!
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Summer Camps
Chalk the Walk
Check back for our next class! ​
AYP is participating in the Manistee County Suicide Prevention & Awareness Coalition's Chalk the Walk event.
Students will use sidewalk chalk to beautify our community with images and messages of HOPE, RESILIENCE, SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION. This will be done at the AYP entrance and sidewalk next to the AYP.
Open Bay
Beginning Monday, August 28th!
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Monday - Friday from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
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Open to students in grades 6-12.
Join us for a game of pool, air hockey, video games, table tennis, or just grab a snack a socialize!
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You can walk in for this program, only AYP General Registration is required.
Open Gym
Beginning Monday, August 28th!
Monday - Friday from
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
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Come shoot some hoops or play some soccer or volleyball at the Armory!
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You can walk in for this program, only AYP General Registration is required.
Raising Writers
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Local poet Lauren K. Carlson is partnering with the National Writer Series to offer creative writing classes for middle and high school students.
With Raising Writers: Manistee Area students will learn about contemporary poets and creatively use their writing and voices to express themselves.
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Advanced Workshop
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 PM
All Levels Workshop
Thursdays 3:30-4:30 PM
