Vicksburg Warren County Youth Development Center

08/28/2026

🚨 MAYHEM REMINDER! 🤖⚙️

Did you hear? Trial & Error Robotics is throwing open the doors!

Join us Tuesday, September 1st from 6–7 PM for our Robotics Open House! Come meet our students, check out our robots, learn about what we do, and see what a little trial + error + a whole lot of mayhem can create!

Whether you’re a student interested in joining, a parent with questions, a potential sponsor, or just someone who thinks robots are really cool (because, obviously, they are), we’d love to see you!

📅 Tuesday, September 1st
⏰ 6–7 PM
📍 Trial & Error Robotics Headquarters

Come see what we’re building, meet the humans behind the robots, and perhaps witness General Mayhem’s latest questionable scientific experiment. 🧪😎

👉 Registration is required! Link is in the comments.

Come for the robots. Stay for the mayhem! 🤖💥

08/28/2026

🚨📚 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 📚🚨

🌟 Drive To Thrive Mentoring Program is ready for another year of helping students learn, grow, and THRIVE!
📚 Academic Tutoring
🤝 Mentorship & Leadership Development
💡 Team Building & Life Skills
❤️ A safe space for students to learn and grow

Give your child the opportunity to be surrounded by mentors and academic guides who believe in their potential and are committed to helping them succeed.

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eDGCBAskcbVmuFMMQTMe4qMUjOQNEv0OwqVjCb299Ts/viewform

08/17/2026

Need a mentor for your child? 💙
YDC helps connect youth and families with caring mentors who can provide encouragement, guidance, accountability, and positive support throughout the school year. Now open for grades 7-12.

08/15/2026

Mississippi kids, we want to see your art!

We’re inviting students in Kindergarten through 8th grade across Mississippi to share their creativity, experiences, and dreams through original artwork inspired by one of our four prompts.

Students should also include a sentence with their artwork, such as “I love Mississippi because…”, “Mississippi is special because…”, or “I am proud to be from Mississippi because…”

We can’t wait to see Mississippi through the eyes of our youngest artists! Artwork is due September 18, 2026. See the graphic for prompts and submission details.

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/10/2026

Great opportunity

Adventure awaits!! ✈️🚌📚

Join the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi for a FREE Back-to-School Family Fun Night at the Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Center at Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg Campus!

Families can travel through different activity and resource stations, try out Vroom® brain-building activities together, and discover simple ways to connect, learn, and build skills through the everyday moments you already share. 💛

📍 Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Center at Hinds Community College, Vicksburg Campus
📚 Banks Classroom, #3
📅 August 11, 2026
⏰ 3–6 PM

Come play, explore, connect with family resources, and get ready for a successful school year! No registration needed, just come join us! 🧠✨

08/08/2026

CITIZENS ACADEMY IS BAAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!

Ever watched a police video and thought…
👀 “Why didn’t they just do it like this…”
🤔 “I would’ve handled that differently.”
📱 “The police should have…”

Now’s your chance to find out what really happens.

The Vicksburg Police Department’s Citizens Academy gives you an inside look at what officers face every day, from traffic stops and investigations to use of force, criminal law, decision-making under pressure, and so much more.

Whether you are:
👮 Considering a career in law enforcement,
🏘️ Passionate about your community,
🧠 Naturally curious about how policing really works…
or yes… even one of our favorite Facebook “experts” 😏…

This academy is for YOU.

🤝 Come ask the questions.
💙 Come see policing from the other side of the badge.

🚨Deadline is Friday, August 21, 2026🚨

07/31/2026

On behalf of the YDC, we extend our warmest wishes for a safe, successful, and rewarding school year. May this year be filled with new opportunities, meaningful learning experiences, personal growth, and lasting friendships.

To every student, remember to believe in yourself, work hard, make positive choices, and never be afraid to ask for help when you need it. We are cheering you on and wishing you a school year filled with purpose, progress, and success. Have a wonderful and safe school year!

The YDC is committed to connecting families to youth-related services, resources, and community support to help young people thrive.
Visit our office at :
2020 Mission 66 or call 6018020615

07/29/2026

Thank you Shandell and all supporters of the YDC.💚