Students are exposed to a college-level journalism curriculum, learning all aspects of writing for a newspaper from a graduate of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism, annually a top-five journalism program. After lectures, students produce stories that are published in the international newspaper, an incredible opportunity for students to get published by an international newspaper that also circulates in seven cities in the U.S. Media Club advisor Travis Mewhirter is an award-winning journalist as well as a published author.

Media Club

This is an amazing opportunity for any student with an interest in the STEM field. Each month, members come together to work on projects involving 3D printing and more. Members make objects like dice, action figures, coins, etc. In addition, members who show particular promise are given special projects like creating an R2-D2 USB. The STEM club also has the opportunity to work on projects like building drones, robots, catapults, solar powered vehicles and more.

STEM Club

Because GYM accepts students in middle and high school, mentors are sometimes needed. We love to pair younger and older students who have similar interests, with hopes of building a positive, role-model relationship. Pairings work on school work, tutoring, projects and much more!

Mentorship Program

World Special Federation offers Global Youth Mission members opportunities to get involved in very unique volunteer opportunities. Helping out at the LA Riot Parade and wheel chair basketball leagues is just the beginning.

WSF

This club focuses its energy on brainstorming new and innovative ways to improve the environment. By applying their creative ideas, these students have the opportunity to play an integral role in improving complex issues like global warming. The group works on projects like making hydroponic gardens from recycled materials.

The Green Team

The artists who are a part of Arts for Hearts work together to develop projects that give back to their community. Some of their more exciting events include donating pictures to medical clinics, volunteering to teach art at senior centers, and helping the youth in our community gain professional art training. Additionally, there are guest speakers who introduce the members to different styles of art.

Art for Hearts

Students meet on a monthly basis to discuss current events and relevant social justice issues that are taking place in the 21st century. However, the members do more than talk, as they participate in and organize protests for causes they are passionate about and attend city council meetings as well. From petitions to marches, these young activists use their voices to make the world a better place.

Young Activists Union

SoCal Debate Forum is dedicated to helping students learn the skills necessary to be successful in public speaking and debate. Students will focus on learning all styles of debate. An example of such is Public Forum debate, a style of debate for teams of two, students will learn to give short (2-4 minute) speeches that are interspersed with 3 minute "crossfire" sections, questions and answers between opposed debaters. Students will learn to develop their communication skills, active listening abilities, critical thinking capacities, and more.

SoCal Debate Forum

As partner with Global Youth Mission, Co.Act aims to provide monetary and emotional relief to students around the world who live in disaster-stricken areas. We have helped students in Central America, Africa, South America, and Melanesia. Through multiple annual exhibitions in America and abroad, we have been able to make a positive impact on a global scale.

Co.Act

Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth homeless shelter that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked youth, ages 18-24. We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education … and most importantly, to be loved. As partners with Global Youth Mission we are now serving over 2,300 youth a year, CHC has served over 190,000 homeless youth since we’ve opened our doors.

Covenant House California

The Salvation Army serves in over 130 countries by providing aid to those in need. Global Youth Mission works with this organization to assist with disaster relief and fundraising. Together, the organizations have touched the lives of millions domestic and abroad.

Salvation Army