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Our Programs
At Muse Me Community Center, our programs are designed to inspire creativity, support emotional wellness, and prepare youth for a successful future. From arts and music to life skills, literacy, and leadership, we provide safe and empowering spaces for young people and families in Dayton. Explore our programs below and discover how we’re transforming possibilities into purpose.
Read, Imagine, Create!
Target Audience: Grades 2–6
Description:
Read, Imagine, Create! combines literacy with art-based learning. Students engage in reading and storytelling activities followed by creative projects that bring the stories to life through drawing, painting, and crafting. The program runs twice weekly in 10-week cycles and focuses on boosting reading comprehension, imagination, and self-expression.
Impact Highlight:
This program strengthens literacy while nurturing creativity, helping youth develop critical thinking skills and a love of learning.
Creativity is at the heart of Muse Me. We believe art opens the door to healing, confidence, and endless possibility. Our Creative Arts & Expression programs give youth and families the tools to explore their imagination, develop new talents, and share their voices with the community.
Creative Arts & Expression
Digital Storytelling
Target Audience: Ages 12–18
Description:
Digital Storytelling is a program that teaches teens to share their stories through digital media, including video, photography, and audio production. Participants learn skills in storytelling, editing, and creative presentation while using technology as a tool for self-expression. The program encourages teens to explore their voices, document experiences, and create meaningful digital projects.
Impact Highlight:
Digital Storytelling builds technical skills, boosts creativity, and empowers teens to communicate their ideas and experiences in innovative ways.
Fashion 4Word
Target Audience: Teens and young adults
Description:
Fashion 4Word is a literacy-based art program that combines reading, writing, and storytelling with fashion-inspired creative projects. Participants explore vocabulary, narrative skills, and self-expression while designing and creating fashion pieces or style concepts that bring their stories to life. This hands-on approach makes literacy interactive, artistic, and personally meaningful.
Impact Highlight:
Fashion 4Word strengthens reading and writing skills while fostering creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Youth learn to connect words to visual art and fashion, turning their ideas into tangible, wearable stories.
Create & Chill Sessions
Target Audience: Youth of all ages
Description:
Create & Chill is a relaxed, arts-based gathering where participants can unwind, socialize, and explore creative projects. The sessions include quiet music, snacks, and guided art activities in a safe, supportive environment.
Impact Highlight:
These sessions help youth build self-confidence, express themselves, and connect with peers in a positive, stress-free space.
Muse Me Moves
Target Audience: Youth of all ages
Description:
Muse Me Moves is a movement-based program that combines dance, physical activity, and creative expression. Participants explore various dance styles, develop coordination, and use movement as a way to express emotions, tell stories, and build confidence. Sessions are designed to be fun, inclusive, and empowering, giving youth a safe space to move, groove, and connect with peers.
Impact Highlight:
Muse Me Moves promotes physical wellness, self-expression, and teamwork while helping participants develop confidence and a love for movement.
Muse Me’s Mental Health & Emotional Wellness programs are designed to support the emotional well-being of youth and families. Through guided activities, safe discussion spaces, and creative expression, participants learn to manage stress, process emotions, and develop resilience. Programs such as Healing Circles for Teens & Families and Create & Chill Sessions provide opportunities to connect with peers, reflect on personal experiences, and build coping strategies in a nurturing environment.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Healing Circles for Teens & Families
Target Audience: Teens and families
Description:
Our Healing Circles provide a safe, structured environment for participants to share experiences, process emotions, and build resilience. Facilitated by trained counselors and community leaders, these circles focus on coping strategies, communication skills, and emotional wellness.
Impact Highlight:
Healing Circles foster emotional well-being, strengthen family connections, and provide tools for navigating life’s challenges.
Muse Me’s Life Skills & Career Readiness programs equip youth with practical tools to thrive in everyday life and prepare for future career opportunities. Through hands-on workshops in cooking, sewing, braiding, trade skills, and financial literacy, participants develop independence, responsibility, and confidence. These programs also provide mentorship and guidance to help youth explore career paths, set goals, and gain real-world experience.
Life Skills & Career Readiness
Arts-preneur
Target Audience: Ages 12–14 (7th–8th grade)
Description:
Arts-preneur is a youth entrepreneurship program that combines creativity with business skills. Participants learn financial literacy, marketing, product development, and sales while creating and promoting their own artistic products. The program culminates in a community showcase where students sell their creations and keep the profits, giving them hands-on experience running a small business.
Impact Highlight:
Arts-preneur empowers youth to see themselves as both creators and entrepreneurs, building confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills.
Cooking Classes
Target Audience: Teens and young adults
Description:
Muse Me’s Cooking Classes teach participants essential culinary skills, from basic cooking techniques to meal planning and nutrition. Youth learn how to prepare healthy meals, follow recipes, and work safely in a kitchen environment. Classes also emphasize teamwork, creativity, and practical life skills that can be applied at home or in future careers.
Impact Highlight:
Cooking Classes build confidence, independence, and healthy habits while fostering teamwork, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment in participants.
Hair-itage
Target Audience: Teens and young adults
Description:
Hair-itage is a hands-on program where participants learn professional hair care, braiding, and styling techniques while exploring the cultural and historical significance of hair. Youth gain practical skills that can be used for personal care, creative expression, or potential career opportunities in the beauty industry. The program also emphasizes confidence, professionalism, and entrepreneurship.
Impact Highlight:
Hair-itage equips participants with valuable trade skills, fosters cultural pride, and encourages self-expression and career exploration in the beauty industry.
Muse Me’s Community Events & Engagement programs bring youth, families, and the broader Dayton community together through arts, culture, and interactive experiences. These events, including Sidewalk Jam & Recharge and Garden of Muse, provide opportunities for participants to showcase creativity, connect with peers, and engage with local artists and mentors. By fostering a sense of community and shared experiences, these programs strengthen relationships, celebrate culture, and create safe, inspiring spaces for everyone.
Community Events & Engagement
Sidewalk Jam & Recharge
Target Audience: Youth, families, and the broader Dayton community
Description:
Sidewalk Jam & Recharge is a community event designed to bring families and youth together through music, art, and interactive activities. Participants can enjoy live performances, creative workshops, and hands-on experiences in a safe, inclusive, and energetic environment. The event also provides opportunities for local artists and youth to showcase their talents and connect with the community.
Impact Highlight:
Sidewalk Jam & Recharge strengthens community connections, celebrates creativity, and provides a fun, safe space for youth and families to engage, learn, and be inspired.