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​Our Educational Development programs equip youth with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to excellence, we create nurturing environments that foster growth and inspire lifelong learning.

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Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

 

Serves African American girls ages 11–14 by promoting academic excellence and addressing educational and social development needs, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS


Serves African American young women ages 14–18, empowering them to achieve academic excellence and personal growth. GEMS—Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully—develops confident, respectful leaders prepared to take active roles in their education and communities.

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Registration is now CLOSED for our Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy and Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS programs for the 2026–2027 program year!​

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Pick-Up & Transportation Guidelines & Forms

For the safety and accountability of all youth participants, parents/guardians must complete the appropriate authorization forms whenever a youth will leave a program activity independently or be transported by someone other than a parent or guardian.

 

All forms (except the Excused Absence) must be submitted no later than Thursday prior to Saturday's session by 6:00 PM EST so Attendance Coordinators can update check-in devices.​

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Youth Sign-Out

Parents/guardians may authorize another designated adult or sibling to sign out their youth, or authorize their youth to sign themselves out of a program activity by completing the Youth Pick-Up Authorization Form.

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Transporting Other Youth Participants 

A teen driver may transport another youth participant only when both families have completed the required Parent Waiver and Permission for Teenage Driver to Transport Youth Form.
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Teen Drivers

Youth participants who are legally licensed to drive may transport themselves to and from program activities when a parent/guardian has completed the Parent Waiver and Permission to Transport Youth Form.

Excused Absence

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If a youth participant will be unable to attend a scheduled program activity, the parent/guardian should notify the Youth Program Chairs in advance by completing the Excused Absence Form.

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PROJECT DELTAA READ-INS

Supports elementary students in the Columbus area by enhancing reading skills through monthly read-aloud sessions in schools. Additionally, students receive a book and a snack to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. DELTAA stands for Deltas Enriching Lives Through Academic Achievement.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

​​​​​If you would like to volunteer with our youth initiatives, you must be Risk Management trained and complete a background screening.  To apply to volunteer, please email the Risk Management Committee.

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MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 163304

Columbus, OH 43216 

Disclaimer Statement:  This website is the sole property and responsibility of the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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