Programs

OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM

Every first and third Saturday during the school year
(Sept-May)

West Preparatory Institute at Charles I. West Hall – Clark County School District
  • To provide hands on training to approximately 150 youth, (grades 4-8) in the Las Vegas Community in the areas of Nutrition, Education, Health & Wellness & Leadership.
  • To encourage the students to assume responsibility for life-long learning and personal health and well-being.
  • To understand how personal nutrition, fitness and education are integrated and why it is important to maintain balance in all three areas.
  • To assist students with academic instructions in Math and Language arts grades 4th – 8th grade in support of closing the academic gap of students in need

    ACTIVITIES

    9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Nutrition:
  • Students work with a licensed dietitian/nutritionist and learn about food choices, healthy lifestyle choices and what the body needs for certain activities, both physical and mental.
    • 10:00 a. m. -11:00 a. m. - Education:
  • Students receive tutoring and integration of educational activities as they relate to the core subjects of Math and Language Arts on and evidence base software program
  • Additional instruction is designed to extend the nutrition and fitness lessons within the areas of health, anatomy and physiology.
    • 1:00am-12:00pm- Fitness:
  • Students participate in warm ups, skill drills, obstacle courses, strength training and basketball fundamentals.
  • Students set goals as they pertain to personal and team development.

    • Click here to access the Out of School flyer in Spanish

    Click here to access the Out of School flyer in English


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    HOOPS FOR HOPE

    Third week in July, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
    9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

    Doolittle Gymnasium-City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation

    ACTIVITIES

  • A three day, free basketball camp for approx. 200 student athletes in grades 4-8
  • Breakfast and lunch provided daily
  • Leadership, opportunities reinforced daily.
  • Opportunities for student athletes to develop skills as they pertain to health and wellness.
  • Participation on a basketball team including scrimmages.
  • Opportunity to meet, speak with and hear presentations from professional players, coaches from NCAA teams and the representatives from NBA.
  • Daily interaction with C.J. Watson, point guard with the Orlando Magic.

    • Click here for online Hoops for Hope registration 2017

    Youth Advisory Council

    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council meet the second and fourth Saturday of every month<

    Quiet Storm Foundation Office in Las Vegas

    GOALS

  • Provide youth with a safe and positive outlet for themselves and their peers
  • Create Youth lead activities that capture the interest of teens as community assets
  • Encourage teens to get engaged in program to develop leadership and life skills to increase their opportunities to advance as they mature into young adults
  • Provide employment training opportunities and career preparation
  • Engage youth as decision makers and gain hands on training in a variety of areas of learning
  • Provide structured activities with focus on graduation from high school, college preparation, leadership, youth development and social development

    • ACTIVITIES

  • Career Preparation
  • College Preparation
  • Social Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Community Engagement
  • Successful activity Planning & Organizational Skills Development
  • Academic and Enrichment Involvement
  • Community Service Projects
  • Communication Strategies
  • Employability Training
  • Positive Enforcement
  • Service Learning Project Development
  • Number of Student Participation
  • Over 25 Motivated Teen within the Community
    • Complete Application Online
    Click here to download the Youth Advisory Council application (for high school students).

    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council meets every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at:

    Quiet Storm Foundation Office
    718 S. 8th Street
    Las Vegas Nevada 89101
    (702) 778 - 3315
    Meeting Time 1:00p.m.

    If you have any questions, comments, and/ or concerns, please contact the individuals below:
     Essence: Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Adult Advisor (402)990-9474
    Knadiah: Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council President (702)409-84785
    CeCe : Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Leadership Coordinator (702) 788-3665
    Stephanie: Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Adult Volunteer (702) 771-7225
    Cathy: Quiet Storm Foundation Executive Chair (702) 378-3795
    UPCOMING MEETING DATES

    December 31, 2016
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Officers Training/Meeting
    Famous Dave’s ( Rainbow & Lake Mead Location)
    11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.

    January 14, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Refresher Meeting
    Le Thai Restaurant 523 Fremont St Downtown, Las Vegas, NV 89101
    Meeting Time: 11:00a.m. – 1:30p.m.
    Mob Museum Tour: 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
    Food and Museum Admission will be provided

    January 19, 2017
    City of Las Vegas Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program Board Presentation
    495 South Main Street, Las Vegas NV 89101
    Board Presentation Time: TBA
    *Please wear Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Shirt with Black Dress Pants

    January 28, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.
    CARE Coalition: Health & Wellness Presentation

    January 28, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Raising Canes Fundraiser
    Location: TBA
    Time: TBA

    February 11, 2017
    Habitat for Humanity
    Construction Building Community Services
    Report Location: TBA
    Report Time: TBA
    Please dress warm and wear Quiet Storm shirt

    February 18, 2017
    Nevada Partners Wild N Out Wednesday Youth Committee “Birth of A Nation” Film Viewing
    Time: 7:00p.m. – 9:30p.m.
    Location: TBA

    February 25, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.
    China Hudson (Goal Setting): Leadership Training

    March 11, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.

    March 13, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council’s Chipotle Fundraiser
    Location: TBA
    Time: TBA

    March 25, 2017

    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.

    April 8, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.
    Employment Readiness Training

    April 22, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Meeting
    Housel House at University of Nevada, Las Vegs
    4505 S. Maryland Parkway
    Las Vegas, NV 89154-200
    Meeting Time: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m.
    Employment Readiness Training

    April 26-27, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council’s 7th Annual Young Outspoken Voices Poetry Slam Competition Technical Rehearsals
    West Las Vegas Library Theater - 951 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
    4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.

    April 28, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council’s 7th Annual Young Outspoken Voices Poetry Slam Competition
    West Las Vegas Library Theater - 951 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
    Check-in Time: 2:00p.m.
    Show Time: 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.
    Exit Time: 9:00p.m.

    May 13, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Strategic Planning Meeting
    Gold Spike 217 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas (Nevada), 89101
    Meeting Time: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
    *Lunch will be provided

    May 27, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Recognition Dinner Planning Meeting
    Gold Spike 217 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas (Nevada), 89101
    Meeting Time: 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
    *Lunch will be provided

    June 10, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council
    Leadership Training
    Location: TBA
    Time: TBA

    June 24, 2017
    Quiet Storm Youth Advisory Council Achievement Dinner
    Location: TBA

    Quiet Storm Scholarship Program

    Awarded Annually

    Las Vegas, Nevada and Students that Qualify for the Scholarship Funds

    GOALS

  • Assist High School and College Students with Academic Funding to support their College expenses
  • Encourage and Motivate Students in Continuing their Education

    • ACTIVITIES

  • Poker Tournament
  • Golf Tournament
  • Winners are Identified and Awarded
  • Number of Student Participation
  • Over 150 participants
  • Seniors/College Students (2 Separate Scholarships)

    • College Scholarship Application

    Click here to download the application (for high school students).
     Click here to download the application (for college students).