Railroad Street

All Programs

Apprenticeships

Teaching valuable skills to young people with professionals in their fields for FREE for more than 15 years

Culinary Apprenticeship

Apprentice chefs spend 6 weeks working with their mentors to learn the skills necessary to prepare and present culinary creations in professional kitchens

Upcoming Apprenticeships

Find out what will be happening in the Apprenticeship world during the next few months!

Drop-In Center

Find us at 60 Bridge Street in downtown Great Barrington

Skate Park

Behind our drop-in center

Youth Operational Board

RSYP invites young people to bring their own ideas to life, and provides funding and training to do so.

Mentoring

Working with role models in the community in one on one relationships or in a group setting

Sexual Health Education

Comprehensive sexual health education for youth in South County

South Berkshire Community Health Coalition (SBCHC)

Together our goal is to find ways for existing organizations to improve their capacities to reduce substance misuse.

Q-Club

Confidential weekly meetings for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth

RYSE

The Railroad Street Youth Student Empowerment Program (RYSE) offers young people the chance to explore their goals and potential next steps after high school

Clubs/Groups

Rotating youth led/organized clubs and groups.

Advocacy and Support

Learn skills that help increase awareness, identify values, and develop adaptive and effective coping capabilities