
Our Programs
We support schools and many organizations with Street College programming such as Ghetto Genius Motorsports, Street College Engineering, the Lovin’ U Tour, Street Media, Musicology 101, The Hip Hop Xpress Double Dutch Boom Bus, Civics from a Hip Hop Perspective, Studio Saturdays, and a series of other diverse STEM and STEAM activities inspired by the work of the late Dr. William Patterson “Dr. P” from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

01. GGM On-Track Racing:
The Ghetto Genius Motorsports program involves teaching the basics of RC Cars and racing to expose young people to various STEM / STEAM career skills, as well as soft skills like sportsmanship, community-building, and task management.
02. Music Training & Technology:
This course focuses on the fundamentals and knowledge and is where every DJ begins. Students are taught technique, history, beat-matching, as well as blending. The course provides each student with the tools and confidence they need to begin their journey to becoming a professional.

03. Street Musicology: 101
The first track, Music Technology, focuses on the technical aspects of Hip Hop, including engineering and production. This program is less about the creative process and more about the technology and skills involved in music production. Using various hardware and software, we teach students how to produce music and troubleshoot production equipment. The program is designed with clear progress markers such as student software and hardware usage demonstrations, making it easy to gauge student development.
04. Street College Engineering
This program has two tracks. The first utilizes prefabricated STEM Kits that expose students to varying engineering topics and allow students to experience quick success in putting together projects that would otherwise seem out of reach to them. This activity increases students’ confidence in their technical abilities and begins the process of introducing students to their inner genius.

05. Street College Media
This is a relaunch of our previous collaboration with WILL-TV/Illinois Public Media. Media Mechanics & Production will focus on producing various forms of content, including radio shows, podcasts, TV/Online programs, and documentaries.
This program provides students with practical skills in media production, storytelling, and content creation, while also giving them a platform to express their ideas and creativity. Student progress is demonstrated through their writing and media project completion.
06. Street College: CIVICS
We incentivize our students for participation, up to $900. Citizenship is not a spectator sport, and the learning activities included in Street College: Civics instruction get youth and adults more involved, cause them to think critically about their values and beliefs, and prepare them to be active citizens of the future. Each unit is character building, leadership training, and volunteerism in community activities. Also, a look at the broader perspective – helping youth understand how their efforts address a public issue and how that issue is dealt with on a political level. Youth will look at the underlying causes behind their problems and work towards a sustainable solution via the political process.
Lovin You Tour

