Built for rising middle schoolers through young adults, delivered one-on-one, in small groups, and through partner sites across South Florida.
Individual youth matched with industry-specific mentors for 1:1 sessions and small-group activities focused on building skills, exploring new passions, and getting through hard stretches — two-hour sessions all school year, plus field trips and boot camps every summer.
Our youth gun-violence prevention program. We connect teens heavily impacted by violence and trauma with trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness practice, building the decision-making skills that keep them safe and moving forward.
Short, immersive camps that give students hands-on exposure to fast-growing fields — from tech and business to the creative arts — so they can discover new interests and build real skills fast.
Volunteer and work-study placements for high school and college credit, through a growing network of community partner organizations, plus roles at NSYL’s own youth center.
Join Next Steps Youth Lab for A Heritage Holiday, a joyful celebration of the birth of Christ, family, culture, creativity, and community. Enjoy live youth performances, local vendors, festive food, children’s activities, photo moments, cultural experiences, and opportunities to give back while celebrating the season together.
Spend spring break learning, creating, and growing. Our camp offers a week of hands-on activities, mentorship, and new experiences that help young people build skills and confidence while school is out.
N.S.Y.L. will rely on hundreds of volunteers each year to support our youth with their journeys.
