Youth After School Program

SYB's after-school program for kids eight to 14 offers a safe, secure environment for afternoon activities and encourages positive attitudes, hard work and physical fitness. Young people also learn how to deal with peer pressure, develop a sense of belonging and receive supportive coaching and mentoring.  Completing homework is a daily requirement for participation in the program and tutors from Union College regularly volunteer to help young boxers complete work and break down challenges to learning.

Junior Olympic Competition Program

Some youth at SYB compete in local, regional and national boxing tournaments, which server as a basis for learning and applying social skills.  Amateur, Olympic-style boxing is a safe, competitive sport that helps young participants develop self-esteem, self-discipline and good character. The program introduces the fundamentals of the competitive sport and supports the boxer through the early stages of competition in the regional and national Junior Olympic program.

Peaceful Warrior Boxing Club

Peaceful Warriors helps young men and women develop positive life skills such as discipline, commitment and self-control/anger management, as well as helping to provide support and maintain physical fitness.  The three pillars of the program are the reinforcement of school attendance, academic responsibility and violence prevention.   Other targeted areas are: community involvement, social awareness, drug-free lifestyles, as well as personal well being through the use of relaxation/meditation techniques and the practice of Mindfulness.  The program is directed by Nathaniel Wylie (social worker) and Rafael Medina (psychologist).  Prior to admittance into program students are required to provide an updated physical examination report as well as clearance from a physician.  Sparring with other participants will be permitted only with parental permission and will be carefully controlled by trainers to assure the safety all participants.