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EGD & Youth Development Commission

2009 Let’s Play Ball  Fair The Youth Development Commission will be hosting a youth development fair on Saturday, April 25, 2009. The fair will take place at Wayne State University in the historic Matthaei Sports Complex starting at 10am. Let’s Play Ball is a city wide registration fair for parents looking for fun activities for [...]

April 24th, 2009 - In Updates

Fencing with CITY YEAR.. and 300 new friends!

Homeroom Teacher: “Class, did you learn any new words over the spring break?” Class: “EN GARDE!!!!!!!!” This week in Detroit, the kids are off for spring break. However, City Year will be providing week long activates for over 300 elementary school children, in two locations around the city. And En Garde! Detroit will be there [...]

April 13th, 2009 - In Updates

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan- Elementary School Grants

Interested in outside funding for a fencing program?? A word from BCBSM: “This year, we are offering a comprehensive toolbox of elements proven to help elementary students achieve better nutrition and increased activity. To encourage toolbox use by Michigan elementary schools, we are offering Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Elementary Schools and Community Partners grants.” These [...]

March 31st, 2009 - In Updates

EGD REPORT: Focused Advantage Results

“Kids fence, Schools Win!” – Monica Thompson Primary School Principal, Cornerstone Schools (Nevada Campus) We at En Garde Detroit, would like to acknowledge the students of Cornerstone Schools who are enrolled in our Focused Advantage Program. In a short 4 month period every individual student has increase their overall GPA, GO KIDS! In addition, special [...]

March 30th, 2009 - In Updates

Greetings from En Garde Detroit

Learn more about En Garde Detroit

March 1st, 2009 - In Updates