Program Registration Made Easy with Afterschool HQ
All YUPP ORG program registrations are managed through Afterschool HQ, our secure and user-friendly online enrollment platform. Families can browse our available classes and events, view program details, and complete registration in just a few clicks. Once enrolled, you can manage your child’s schedule, receive important updates, and access program information anytime from your phone or computer.
Afterschool HQ helps us streamline communication, track attendance, and ensure accurate records, allowing our team to focus more on creating excellent experiences for every student.
Performing and Fine Arts: Programs provide greater understanding of music, dance, drama, fine arts. Offerings include mini master classes, Music School and Touring and recording music group
Sports: Current offerings are free weekly personal HIT Training fee-based Tennis lessons
Outreach: We encourage our youth participate in volunteer opportunities as we service the community. Not only does YUPPORG partner with Family Giving Tree for annual Back-To-School Backpack and Christmas Wish Drives, we also strive to serve the needs of the community through community outreach with food and clothing donations where ever possible.
Leadership Development: YUPPORG invests in the future of our youth. We partner with organizations that will provide leadership and life skills mini courses.
Light It Up (LIU) School of the Arts
Where creativity meets character.
LIU is a semester-based, multidisciplinary arts program designed to cultivate artistic talent while developing leadership, discipline, and confidence in youth. Students receive professional instruction in the creative arts while being surrounded by a supportive, faith-based community that encourages them to let their light shine.
Weekly classes in vocal music, dance, fine arts, acting, and more
Small class sizes for personalized instruction
Performance and exhibition opportunities
Mentorship from experienced teaching artists
End-of-semester showcase for families and community
Students ages 6–16
Those interested in growing artistically and personally
Families seeking a values-based afterschool arts program
No previous arts experience required
Breaking the Barriers Performing Arts Group Program (BTBPA)
Tell your story. Take the stage.
BTB (Breaking the Barriers) is a year-long performing arts group that empowers young artists to create original, high-impact performances rooted in real-life experiences. Through monthly rehearsals and professional coaching in music, drama, and movement, students build confidence and community while preparing for powerful live shows.
Monthly rehearsals (3rd Saturday of each month)
Training in voice, drama, choreography, and stage presence
Community outreach performances
A culminating fall production in November
A summer retreat for recording and creative development
Students ages 10–25 with a passion for storytelling and performance
Those eager to grow in leadership, teamwork, and artistic skill
No experience required but commitment is essential
Auditions required for placement. Once accepted, participants must commit to the full program calendar (February–November).
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YUPP Ambassadors Leadership Program (YAP)
Serve. Lead. Inspire.
YUPP Ambassadors is a 12-month youth leadership program for students who are ready to make an impact in their communities. Through mentorship, performance, and service projects, ambassadors grow as role models, public speakers, and creative leaders in the YUPP family.
Ambassadors are the youth leaders of the organization. They serve as a voice within YUPP. Helping shape the Culture and direction of our programs while also representing YUPP to the public and serving as leaders to other participants of the organization.
Monthly meetings and leadership workshops
Peer mentorship and public speaking opportunities
A youth listening session hosted by each cohort
A touring performance project developed by the cohort
Community service, senior home outreach, and annual performance showcase
End-of-program scholarship opportunity
Teens ages 14–25 with a heart for youth, community, and creative service
Must be available for monthly sessions and special event weekends
Must commit to full program year (January–December)
Audition and interview required. This is a selective leadership program with only 10 students accepted per cohort.
YUPP’s $150 annual registration covers monthly leadership workshops, peer mentorship, public speaking, youth-led listening sessions, a touring performance project, community service and outreach, an annual showcase, and an end-of-program scholarship opportunity.