The Dyess Youth Tween Program offers many fun and exciting programs for youth ages 10 - 12 to be involved in. Each week you have the opportunity to be participate in a wide variety of activities including:

Boys & Girls Club Torch Club 
A leadership program created just for you, become involved in planning activities and community service projects.

4-H Activities 
Gardening, cooking, leadership and photography are just a few of the activities we offer through our partnership with 4-H.

Fit Factor 
Earn incentives for things you do everyday: walking, running, washing dishes, walking your dog, eating your veggies and yes, even for drinking milk!

Art 
You choose either free art or instructional art projects such as: soap making, model cars, painting, woodworking.

During school breaks we explore outside of Abilene city limits – Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, Ice Skating and Camping & Canoeing.  While inside the area of Abilene there are trips to the movies, roller skating, swimming, bowling and museums.

Torch Club
Through the Torch Club, Youth ages 11 - 13 learn leadership skills through meetings, activities and Club conceived programs. Each individual has the chance to be the Torch of the Quarter. Activities help promote these disciplines:

THE ARTS - Helps develop Pre-teen creativity with crafts, music, performing arts and creative writing.

CHARACTER LEADERSHIP - Empowers Pre-teens to support their programs, sustain relationships & develop a positive self-image.

EDUCATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Allows Pre-teens to become proficient in educational disciplines. To apply the skills to everyday situations. Using technology to realize goals in a career setting.

SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION - Offers skills that develop a positive use of leisure, stress management and social skills, through programs involving team sports and recreation.

HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS - Develop a healthy attitude, by teaching and nurturing positive behavior. Encourages them to be self-sufficient adults.

TUTORING & EDUCATION - This Daily Program offers youth homework assistance during Power Hour.