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​Upcoming Workshops - 2 Days

 ​The upcoming Torch Teen Workshops are scheduled with Schools and Community partners for enrolled students and program participants.  These trainings consist of 2 full days (Saturday and Sunday) at locations designated by the schools or community partners and are offered at no cost to the students/participants.  Torch also holds trainings for teens at no cost that are open to the public.
​You can see our training schedule and also apply by clicking the button below.

Upcoming teen workshops

California

May 17 to 18th
​Teens Age 13 to 15

Community of Stockton, CA
Training Location: 630 Grider Way, Stockton, CA
*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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June 28 & 29
​Teens Age 13 to 15

TBD (Boys and Girls Club)​
Training Location: Los Angeles

Training Address: 150 W. Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805​
*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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July 19 & 20
​Teens Age 15 to 17

TBD (Summer Program)​
Training Location: Los Angeles

Training Address TBD on later date
​*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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Aug 2 & 3
​Teens Age 13 to 15

TBD (Summer Program)​
Training Location: Los Angeles

Training Address TBD on later date
​*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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Sep 13 & 14
​Teens Age 13 to 14

OCFJC (Middle School)
Training Location: Orange County Family Justice Center
150 W Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 95206​
​*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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Oct 4 & 5
​Teens Age 15 to 17

OCFJC (High School)
Training Location: Orange County Family Justice Center
150 W Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 95206​
​*Open to students in the community or students willing to travel from a distance.
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Nov 22 & 23
​Teens Age 13 to 14

MORCS
Training Location: MORCS
2670 W 11th St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
* Closed to students of MORCS​
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Dec 6 & 7
​Teens Age 15 to 17

TBD
Training Location: Los Angeles
Training Address TBD on later date
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
REGISTER NOW

massachusetts

May 17 & 18th
Teens Age 13 to 15

Boys & Girls Club of Lynn MA
​Training Location: 25 North Common Street Lynn, MA 01902
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
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July 19 & 20
Teens Age 13 to 15

Teens Enrolled in Summer Programs
Training Location: WSU
​
486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602 - Student Center: Blue Room
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
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Aug 23 & 24
Teens Age 13 to 15

Teens Enrolled in Summer Programs
Training Location: WSU
​
486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602 - Student Center: Blue Room
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
REGISTER NOW
Aug 23 & 24
Teens Age 13 to 14

Worcester Community Partners
Training Location: WSU
​
486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602 - Student Center: Blue Room
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
REGISTER NOW
Oct 4 & 5
Teens Age 13 to 14

Greater New Bedford High Schools
Training Location: GNVTHS
1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 ​
* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
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Oct 18 & 19
Teens Age 15 to 17

Worcester High School
Training Location: WSU
486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602 - Student Center: Blue Room
​* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
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Nov 15 & 16
Teens Age 15 to 17

Worcester Teens
Training Location: 180 Constitution, Worcester, MA 01605
​​* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
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Nov 15 & 16
Teens Age 15 to 17

Worcester Teens
Training Location: 180 Constitution, Worcester, MA 01605
​​* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
REGISTER NOW
Dec 13 & 14
Teens Age 13 to 15

Worcester Teens
Training Location: 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602 - Student Center: Blue Room
​​* Open to teens in the community or teens willing to travel from a distance.
REGISTER NOW

*Spanish Registration Forms are available upon request

CONTACT MIKE SATOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRAINING IN CALIFORNIA at [email protected] or call Mike at 310-594-8157
CONTACT DIANNE LANGFORD JAMES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRAINING IN MASSACHUSETTS at [email protected] or call Dianne at 617-650-7203
 For those interested in scheduling a workshop in your area, please contact Carlton Watson - [email protected] or call at (424) 210-5869.

Frequently asked
​questions

​What is the age requirement for my teen to participate?
They must be between 13 and 17 years old or 18 if still in High School.

How much does it cost for my teen to participate?
Torch trainings are free to teen participants. All expenses are funded by generous donations.

I would like The Torch Foundation to come to our school/organization.
Great! We would be honored to be a part of your school/organization's supporting teens through social-emotional intelligence training. To get started, fill out the form below or call (424) 210-5869 to get details.

Will my teen be safe?
Yes. We take safety very serious. All adult participants who interact with your teens go through a thorough background check. During the training there are multiply safety protocols taken to ensure everyone's safety; adults and teens.

Is The Torch Foundation really non-profit?
Yes. We are 501(c)(3) registered. Our EIN # 95-4816158.

My teen is a Torch Graduate and would like to be a Peer Mentor
Congratulations on their graduation of the Torch training. We love having graduates take on a new level of responsibility and leadership. Contact us at (310) 594-8157 to get details of the next training and what steps to take next.

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“Success comes from the inside out. In order to change what is on the outside, you must first change what is on the inside.”
― Idowu Koyenikan

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Carlton Watson
President & CEO
[email protected]
(424) 210-5869

​ADDRESS
3435 Wilshire Blvd, 14th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Dianne Langford James
Executive Director
[email protected]
(617) 650-7203

Mike Satow
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(310) 594-8157

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