(a) To teach the importance of academic progress and achievement; (b) To provide activities and events that can help reduce crime, violence, sexual activity, and substance abuse; (c) To encourage and conduct area, regional, state and national recognition and competitions for participation; (d) To act as the representative of north Omaha at-risk youth. (e) To select and train participants in the techniques of professionalism, leadership, mentoring, employment and volunteerism; (f) To foster and conduct an after school and out-of-school program for youth recreation and education.