Youth Program
Designed for Teens to Flourish in Work & Life
Bike Skill and Character Strength Program for Teens
Applications for the fall program are closed. Spring applications are open until Sunday, January 28.
Spring 2023
6-Cycle First Gear
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Village Wrench: 1186 Pendleton St
February 8 - March 14
8th*-11th Grade Students
Cost: $120, Partial & Full Scholarships Available
Transportation to class (if needed) and dinner is provided each week; students in 6-Cycle 1st Gear keep the bike they work on!
*Must be 14 by June 1. Students are selected based on application interest, locality to the shop, and demographic diversity.
All applicants (those selected and not) will be contacted the week before programs begin.
Village Wrench’s youth program is one development avenue for students within our parent organization, Mill Village Ministries.
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A bike repair and character development program that empowers teenagers to learn more about bikes and themselves. Each week we will learn about a component of bike repair, a character strength, and a skill for safe and confident bike riding. Sessions will be facilitated by mentors who will guide the bike repair and character development activities.
Runs fall and spring
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An in-depth look at bike repair for students interested in working as an apprentice in the shop beginning the following summer. Students will do a deep-dive into bike mechanics each week, while participating in character building challenges with mechanic mentors and fellow students. You must complete 6-Cycle 1st Gear or demonstrate equivalent bike riding, character, and repair skills to take part in 6-Cycle 2nd Gear.
Runs in the spring.
Both of these programs are for students that like bikes and are interested in working at Village Wrench over the summer and being part of the Mill Village Ministries Youth Program throughout high school.
Village Wrench’s youth program is one development avenue for students within our parent organization, Mill Village Ministries.
