Cornerstones is synonymous with positive youth development. Our programming philosophy has sought to give an experience that will allow youth to discover themselves and others through carefully sequenced problem solving activities and team challenges.

Participants are encouraged to incorporate critical thinking skills, cooperation, and effective communication while having fun. Participants are challenged to incorporate their discoveries in their lives at school and in their interpersonal relationships.

Our staff and facilitators use the experiential model of programming to work with and address the various needs of your youth program. Cornerstones staff are very diverse and consist of educators, counselors, developmental trainers and youth service professionals. Cornerstones delivers hands on workshops that are designed to meet the unique needs of any group.


Goals and objectives of Youth Programming

• Learn to respect and appreciate differences
• Develop the sense of community
• Cultivate a sense of personal and team responsibility and integrity
• Understand the problem solving process
• Explore the roles of leadership
• Utilize creative decision making skills
• Develop effective communication skills
• Cultivate trust between participants
• Enhance the ability to be critical thinkers
• Create lifelong learners

Let us design your next program to meet the needs of the youth you serve!