Youth in Moab need positive cultural role models and families need a caring support system to improve the safety and wellness of youth and children. Families want their children to have positive cultural experiences that teach them how to embrace their own culture(s), build multicultural friendships, as well as learn about and respect people who may look, speak, or act differently than themselves, MVMC invests in the general health of the community by having advocates available to assist with educational, health, legal and wellness needs of children.
The MVMC provides multicultural education and advocacy from prenatal to 18 years old in Moab and surrounding rural areas. MVMC frequently partners with healthcare providers educators, and other you-focused organizations.
We offer free or very low-cost youth programming and support all year round. Youth services focus on multicultural learning, wellbeing, and community connection. Our partnerships are crucial to the success of our youth services.
Youth Programs & Registration
Infant-K: Toddler Time
In collaboration with the Grand County Public Library, a book is read in Spanish and English to increase exposure to the Spanish language. All are welcome, Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am in the Moab Library Large Meeting Room.
K-12: Amigos to Amiguitos
Be a mentor or mentee! Each week we pair older youth with a younger friend for supervised reading, dinner, and fun activities. Programs have been modified in order to keep our mentors and mentees safe during COVID. At this time, families enrolled in the program are invited weekly to pick up dinner and an activity each week for their family.
K-12: Field Trips & Cultural Classroom Topics
We are happy to host field trips and offer cultural classroom visits on topics of your choosing.
K-8: BEACON Afterschool Program
Come to the MVMC after school! Sign up through the BEACON Afterschool Program.
All Ages: Multicultural Mural
The Multicultural Mural is Moab’s first and only outdoor diversity classroom with an original curriculum for all grade levels. A free self-guided audio tour is also available.
By providing multicultural education and outreach for youth in Moab, we hope to give the youths in our community access to a variety of activities that promote 1) greater appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures, 2) health and wellness, and 3) multicultural friendships and role models.