MarbleJam Kids

PEERS® for Teens & Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Students and social coaches attend weekly academic year 2-hr sessions. Participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities. Program Elements Developing and maintaining friendships Conversational skills Entering & exiting conversations Appropriate use of humor Electronic communication Dating skills Organizing social outings Handling direct and indirect bullying Handling disagreements

FILM-JAM In this intensive summer workshop were students ages 13 & up embark on a filmmaking journey, exploring all phases of production along the way. Through a series of hands-on projects, students practice storytelling techniques, gain an understanding of film language, and acquire technical skills in shooting, editing, and performing. The workshop culminates in a final collaborative project wherein students develop and produce a short narrative film. This workshop aims to facilitate student's development in the: • Visual & Verbal Communication • Social & Interpersonal Skills • Storytelling • Creative Expression • Film Language • Computer Skills • Shooting & Editing • Research & Troubleshooting Skills