Fearless (ages 18 -22)

Late Adolescence 18-22 years of age

• Firmer identity; ability to delay gratification; ability to think through ideas; ability to express ideas in words; a more developed sense of humor; interests and emotions become more stable; ability to make independent decisions; ability to compromise; pride in one’s work; self-reliance; more significant concern for others

• More defined work habits, a higher level of concern for the future, thoughts about their role in life

• Valuable insight; focus on personal dignity and self-esteem; ability to set goals and follow-through; acceptance of social institutions and cultural traditions; self-regulation of self-esteem

The Infinite Center offers various activities, including crafts, tutorials, character building, community outreach, cultural awareness, academic debates & workshops, and computer software training.

We plan to serve 20-30 teens daily who are alone after school and during school breaks, including summer. Research demonstrates that teens are engaging in at-risk and destructive behaviors. Youth are more likely to be unsupervised and participate in or be exposed to at-risk behaviors, substance abuse, and crime—juvenile violence peaks in the afterschool hours on school days and the evenings on non-school days.