The 2026–2027 NbYO program year is an opportunity for young people to connect, learn, lead, and grow.
Who Can Participate?
NbYO is open to young people who:
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Are ages 13–19
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Have a connection to the 21217 community
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Are interested in leadership, community, education, careers, or making a difference
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Are willing to participate, learn, collaborate, and contribute to the NbYO community
Program Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:30 PM–7:00 PM
Location:
Baltimore Unity Hall
1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
NbYO is an after-school leadership program, so participants can come directly from school and spend time learning, connecting, creating, and leading in a supportive community environment.
What Can Youth Expect?
A typical NbYO experience may include:
- Learn — Academic enrichment, college and career preparation, workshops, and skill-building.
- Explore — Career pathways, postsecondary opportunities, leadership interests, and new possibilities.
- Lead — Youth-led projects, events, discussions, advocacy, presentations, and community engagement.
- Recharge — Mindfulness, reflection, wellness activities, relationship-building, and opportunities to check in.
- Connect — Build relationships with other young people, mentors, community members, and partners.
- Create — Develop creative projects, campaigns, social media content, community ideas, and youth-centered solutions.
SY26–27 Key Dates
October 1, 2026
NbYO Open House
6:00 PM | Baltimore Unity Hall
Come meet the NbYO team, learn about the program, meet other young people, explore leadership opportunities, and get your questions answered.
October 3, 2026
NbYO Applications Due
Submit your application for the 2026–2027 program year.
Fall 2026
SY26–27 NbYO Program Begins
Selected participants begin their NbYO leadership journey.
2026–2027 School Year
Regular NbYO Programming
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:30–7:00 PM
Youth will participate in leadership development, academic enrichment, career and college preparation, wellness activities, community engagement, and youth-led programming throughout the school year.
Dates and activities may be updated throughout the program year. Check back regularly for announcements, events, and opportunities.
Why Join NbYO?
This Is More Than an After-School Program.
NbYO is a place to:
Find Your Voice.
Build the confidence to speak up, share your ideas, and advocate for what matters to you.
Build Your Leadership.
Develop practical leadership skills you can use in school, work, your community, and beyond.
Prepare for Your Future.
Explore college, careers, training programs, and other pathways after high school.
Meet Your People.
Build friendships, relationships, and connections with young people and supportive adults.
Make an Impact.
Help shape activities, events, projects, and conversations that affect young people and the 21217 community.
Grow With Us.
Learn from your experiences, try new things, make mistakes, celebrate your progress, and keep moving forward.
Ready to Join NbYO?
Your Next Chapter Starts Here. If you’re ready to connect, learn, lead, and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
- Interested in joining? Apply for SY26–27 NbYO!
- Applications Due: October 3, 2026
- Open House: October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Baltimore Unity Hall
- Questions? NbYO@noboundariescoalition.com
Upcoming Youth Events
NbYO Open House
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00PM
Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place
Join us for an evening of connection, youth leadership, interactive activities, and an inside look at what NbYO has planned for the 2026–27 school year.
NbYO SY26–27 Registration
DEADLINE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
No Boundaries Youth Organizers (NbYO) is a youth leadership and organizing after-school program for teens ages 13–19 with a connection to Baltimore’s 21217 community. Through after-school programming, leadership development, civic engagement, wellness, and community action, NbYO supports young people in developing their voice, building leadership skills, and creating positive change in their communities.
