Prodigy is an innovative performing arts program that is a collaboration of the
UACDC, University of South Florida School of Social Work, and Bay Area Youth
Services, and funded by the Department of Juvenile Justice. In Prodigy, life lessons emerge from carefully planned cultural arts
activities, such as painting, dance and music. Such expression gives
instructors common ground on which to connect with students on a variety of
relevant issues. 
The development of artistic skills lead to better problem
solving, while the arts teaches students to overcome challenges through the
process of learning and creation. For instance, one Prodigy student took
national honors in an international social purpose photography program, while
many participated in an “Empty Bowls” project where student-created pottery was
auctioned to a receptive audience during a charity event to benefit the
homeless. 
Over 4,000 children and their families from the community as well as
youth referred to the program by the juvenile justice system participate in
Prodigy each year.
Click here to view recent artwork by the Prodigy students.
Click here for more information and to visit the Prodigy website.
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