LakeStreet

Youth Labs

 

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Welcome to LakeStreet Youth Labs!

Our student-centered programming is designed by a team of experienced educators, community partners, and GMCC staff. The core beliefs driving the program design process are: every young person has genius; all youth deserve access to high-quality educational methods and the latest technologies; and the well-being of the whole child (mental, physical, spiritual, intellectual) is critical to fostering youth development.

We focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming, tutoring and homework help, digital access, career exploration, and meeting the immediate needs of the youth and families in our neighborhood. 

LakeStreet Youth Labs is officially I-SAC Accredited!

We’re proud to announce that our program has officially achieved I-SAC Accreditation through Ignite Afterschool! This milestone reflects months of hard work, collaboration, and a deep commitment to quality — including meeting 92 rigorous benchmarks focused on Continuous Program Improvement. From coaching sessions to guided data reflection, our team leaned into the process with purpose and heart.

A huge thank-you to our staff, families, and community for supporting this journey. Here’s to raising the bar for youth programs across Minnesota!

Learn more about the accreditation in this blog post.

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Upcoming Programming

Camera Club!

FREE photography workshops for youth grades 6-8!

Saturdays, 10 AM-12 PM, May 30th & June 6th

Students are invited to channel their inner photographer with workshops on DSLR camera basics, photo composition, editing, and more!

Cameras will be provided during class time + snack is included!

All skill levels welcome!

Questions? Email Len Sanqui at lsanqui@gmcc.org

Register Here

STEAM Summer Camp

A NO-COST, full-day summer camp for rising 1st-6th graders. Join us for STEAM activities, outdoor play, games, reading, and weekly field trips!

Halal breakfast & lunch will be provided daily. 

Weekly themes include:

Week 1 (August 3-7): Community Creators

Week 2 (August 10-14): Wild World

Week 3 (August 17-21): Outdoor Adventures

Week 4 (August 24-28): Spectacular Space

Week 5 (August 31-September 4): Summer Surprises

Registration waitlist is OPEN below!

Spring 2026 Programming

Classes in partnership with Andersen United Middle School, Beacons Afterschool, & MPS Community Education:

Monday: 3D Printing

On Mondays, students will learn how to create & print their own 3D designs, and leave with cool projects to take home!

Tuesday: Biking

On Tuesdays, students will go on bike rides around the city, using Bikes4Kids bikes that they can take home after!

Questions? Contact us:

Meghann Gordon, Director of Youth Initatives: mgordon@gmcc.org or 612-588-4655

Mohamed Salad, Youth Program Manager: msalad@gmcc.org or 612-276-1579 (Fluent in Somali/Soomaali)

Rashad Nins, Youth Program Manager – Career Exploration: rnins@gmcc.org or 612-286-8406

Juan Davila, Bilingual Program Coordinator: jdavila@gmcc.org or 612-286-8408 (Fluent in Spanish/Español)

Previous Programming + Blog Posts

LakeStreet Youth Labs is funded in part by the MN Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families Youth Interventions Program (YIP) grant.

 

Oversite of YIP funded projects is done by a part of GMCC’s Leadserhip Team.
Adrienne Dorn, Executive Director: adorn@gmcc.org
Megan Young-Black, Operations Director: myoung@gmc.org
Meghann Gordon, Director of Youth Programs: mgordon@gmcc.org