Petworth Youth Program

  • Petworth Youth Program, an award winning, highly successful 26 year old parish outreach ministry program, has provided structured out-of-school educational, athletic and recreational activities for more than 5,000 at risk youth from Pre-K to 8th grade in the Washington, D.C. area. Established in 1992, it has been recognized for its positive impact on attacking juvenile delinquency challenges in the local community. Experiencing increasing enrollments, PYP has endeavored to teach youth about their value and self-worth while countering gang violence. PYP provides a safe, positive and healthy environment, and is known for being:
Saint Gabriel's Summer Youth Program

Highlights

Prince of Egypt

At the conclusion of its six week Summer Enrichment Program, PYP puts on a well acclaimed theater production. This year, it was “The Prince of Egypt” and demonstrated student skills in the arts, music, dance, public speaking and other aspects of theater production. This year’s theater production held several surprises. In recent years, the young people have performed in the Lion King, Mulan, Annie, and Happy Feet. Parents and friends were thrilled with the program. Recent feedback from parent with children in PYP as noted below is typical of the feedback and responses PYP Director Ronald Riley Receives.

PYP is a “well-structured” integrating the inspirational along with challenging academic activities and valuable guidance with a “wonderful community.” The children “share common experiences” ranging from participating in organized trips away from the campus to the eagerly anticipated end of year theater production. The kids “get upset if they miss a day” of the enrichment program. The competition is keen for roles because the children are anxious and exited “to showcase their individual talents in a team environment.” Being in PYP has been true blessing. Cannot wait for next year and “beyond”.

Treasures of Saint Gabriel

Funded by: The National Black Catholic Congress

A young journalist program in which adolescents from the parish interviewed senior members of the parish who are a very important part of our parish history and our nation’s history.