
Mentoring Programs
Mentoring Program Fall Events & Payments
Please review the events below and click on the payment button for the event you would like to attend:
Finding Freedom: The Journey of Robert Smalls
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston
Cost:
$5.00 per person
(fees are non-refundable)
Registration is Now Closed
If you have any questions, please email: mentoring info@yescouncil.org
Description: The “Finding Freedom: The Journey of Robert Smalls” production will tell the story of the formerly enslaved man
who engineered a daring sea-escape during the Civil War and spent the rest of his life—including five terms
serving in the U.S. House of Representatives—working for equality in the postwar South.
Dream, Sparkle, Shine Conference
October 28, 2023
Royal Missionary Baptist Church
4761 Luella Ave., North Charleston
Cost:
$12.00 per Girl (under 18 - special rate for Y.E.S.)
$22 per Adult
(fees are non-refundable)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 6
Registration is Now Closed
If you have any questions, please email: mentoring info@yescouncil.org
Description: 5th-12th grade girls will experience a day of empowerment and inspiration as they are challenged to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright.
Step Afrika! Drumfolk
November 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston
Cost:
There are a limited number of free tickets available.
Reservation deadline Friday, October 20th
Please contact Ronda by email at: mentoringinfo@yescouncil.org
Description:They took the drums away, but they could not stop the beat! Drumfolk is a rhythmic storytelling
of the development of African-American percussive dance and movement traditions.

Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.
Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser
Help Us Reach Our Goal of $20,000
November 4, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wescott Park
9006 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 27th
More Monthly Fall Program Events
Cirque Dreams Holidaze***
November 2023 (TBA)
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5001 Coliseum Dr, North Charleston
Holiday Festival of Lights S’mores Party
Saturday, December 9th at 6 pm
James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston
Community Service Opportunity
December 2023 (TBA)
International African American Museum (IAAM)***
January 2023 (TBA)
14 Wharfside St, Charleston
Community Service Opportunity
January 2024 (TBA)
Dream Girls Conference***
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Theme: Unstoppable
7396 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
Additional information will be shared as Y.E.S. receives invitations and tickets from the community for events and activities.
***Note: Some fees may apply.
For questions, please email: mentoringinfo@yescouncil.org