Coaching the next generation of creative minds.
Expanding the career possibilities for Detroit youth.
Coaching Detroit Forward is coaching the next generation of writers and creatives and giving youth a platform to share stories they feel are important to tell in their community.
Through our writing and photography programs, Detroit high school students get hands-on opportunities to explore creative industries and gain professional mentors in those fields.
Photography Camp
Coaching Detroit Forward’s photography camp is designed to introduce high school students to the fundamental operations, techniques and vocabulary of digital photography. They are also exposed to the work of inspirational photographers past and present, and practice is a large part of this camp while exploring the outdoors on photo walks throughout downtown Detroit. The students each have their own camera to take photos focused on nature, architecture and people.
Journalism Camp
Detroit high school students learn from the top journalists, editors, designers and photographers in Metro Detroit during this two-long camp. They’ll go out into the city to report and write their own stories on topics of their choice. At the end of the summer, their work is published in Perspectives Magazine.
College Prep & Creative Workshops
We help high school students prepare for college by offering college essay writing workshops. Students also participate in select Detroit Writing Room workshops and events throughout the year.
“Students get to learn from the top journalists, photographers and designers in Metro Detroit and make connections with professionals who can assist them with finding internships or jobs.”
— Donya Odom, former Principal of Communication and Media Arts High School
Capturing the City through Photography
Interested in Coaching Detroit Forward’s Photography Camp? Check out the video to learn more about the free summer program for Detroit high school students.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
coachingdetroitforward@gmail.com
Phone
313-788-7044