The San Benito County Arts Council’s Arts in Education Program aims to create first-rate, diverse, and accessible learning opportunities in the arts for all students in San Benito County. Rotating 6-week programs consisting of Poetry Across the Curriculum, Hip Hop Dance, Sculpting, Cartooning, Traditional Art, and Collaborative Muralism.

Daily / Weekly- no scheduled time or day. Youth will take a hands-on approach from the beginning of site planning, preparing the foundation, planting, and ongoing upkeep to establishing a sustainable garden program. Youth learn to be responsible caretakers and gain knowledge about the impacts of land cultivation, local agriculture, and the impacts it has on our community and the farm to table philosophy. Occasional local agricultural guest speakers and career interest.

Held on Sundays in a group setting and as needed individually at youth’s request.

As needed counseling for youth that are victims or struggling with mental health issues, domestic violence, or sexual/ physical assault.

The Incentive Program is designed to help encourage youth to change negative behavior. It encourages teamwork, leadership and accountability within the youth housed at Juvenile Hall. The Incentive Program promotes prosocial behavior and resiliency by acknowledging participation in daily program, positive behavior, and redirection. Youth receive points throughout the day, they can use for incentives including snacks, phone calls and additional incentive items.

Staff check in with youth in a group setting in the morning and evening to identify youths’ mood, any issues, concerns, goals, and positive feedback.

Individual assessment and Case plan to identify risk factors, substance abuse, trauma and needs of each youth. To assist with education, counseling, vocational services and to identify strengths and goals for youth.