About

About Youth Passion Project

Who we are, what we believe, and the people behind our mission.

By the numbers

3,400+Students
200+Instructors
110+Courses
30+Countries

What class looks like

This is how our online sessions work: live video, shared tools like Scratch and Lichess, and instruction tuned for the screen so students stay engaged—whether they are coding their first project or studying an endgame. In-person classes are a different experience (same programs and care, different room and logistics).

YPP online class: instructor and students on video chat while sharing a Scratch coding project in the browser.
Coding in Scratch — live video, shared screen, and peers learning together.
YPP online chess class: instructor and students on video with a Lichess lesson board and YPP curriculum on screen.
Chess on Lichess — small-group instruction with a YPP intermediate lesson on the board.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Youth Passion Project exists to guide the stars of tomorrow — connecting young people with the instructors, opportunities, and community they need to discover their passions and grow into leaders.

How We Work

How We Work

In the Classroom (Core Instruction)

YPP brings in-person programming to partner schools across the country. Students learn directly from passionate, well-trained instructors in a tight-knit community setting.

Your YPP Journey (Pathways)

From your first class to long-term mentorship and special opportunities — YPP supports students and instructors at every stage of their journey.

Behind the Mission (Global Operations)

A dedicated leadership team handles the logistics, partnerships, and technology that keep YPP running at its best.

Leadership Team

The people who guide Youth Passion Project

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