Paving the Way to a Brighter Future
Children have so much to offer to the world - we believe in the power that they hold, and know that they will mold future generations to come. At EXERT, we are here to provide experiences that will help nurture our youth and expose them to a wide variety of disciplines so that they successfully develop the skills they need throughout their life track. We care about our children, and provide them with a number of enrichment programs to help shape their identity and reach their fullest potential through a wide range of services below.
Make Your Impact with EXERT
Empowering the Next Generation of Change Makers
At Tuskegee University's Cooperative Extension Program, we are strong believers in the ability of youth particularly located in the black belt region to succeed. Our EXERT, Extension Education and Research Track, programming and activities are designed to help our youth reach their goals and fulfill their highest potential. We invite you to see how we’re involved in making a difference in our children’s lives below.
EXERT Programs and Services
Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension
EXERT Summer Experience
The EXERT Summer Experience is a weeklong hand-on activity summer camp to enhance their overall well-being. Tuskegee Cooperative Extension program strives to empower the lives of youth in the black belt community through our variety of programs.
EXERT Youth Development
Our Youth Development Workshops are centered on instilling strong values into our youth and providing a safe space for them to expand their mind while considering new and interesting individuals.
EXERT Youth Competition
At EXERT, we strive to empower the lives of youth in the black belt community through our variety of programs. Our EXERT Competition is designed to provide scholars with tools they need to be great leaders tomorrow. The different categories that scholars compete in are Agriculture, Architecture, Culinary, Entrepreneurship, and Scholar Bowl. We are happy to be a driving force behind the development of our children, and hope to continue making a difference in their lives.
Educational Workshops
Beginning with the contributions of Thomas Monroe Campbell, Cooperative Extension and Tuskegee University have had a longstanding reputation for supporting the agricultural sciences and supporting the interests, programs, projects and visions of those persons who are involved in the areas of agriculture, environment and nutrition sciences. Our Educational Workshops are centered on instilling our strong values into the youth.
News and Updates
At Cooperative Extension, we have been involved with our ever growing community, and are happy to share our achievements with you. For many years, we have been making a difference in the lives in the black belt area, and we take pride in everything we do. Read all about our latest updates, and get involved today!
Ready to sign up for the 2019 EXERT Camp?
June 2nd - June 7th 8th & 9th graders or
June 9th - June 14th 5th - 7th graders
Here is a brochure with more details.
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Here are couple of videos from last year.
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EXERT Camp will take place at the YMCA Hargis Retreat in Chelsea, AL.
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Please Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office for Applications.
The deadline to apply is April 30, 2019.
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Macon/ Montgomery
Millicent Braxton (Montgomery) (Team Leader) mbraxton@tuskegee.edu
Janet Sullen (Macon) (Team Leader) jsullen@tuskegee.edu
Terence Jackson (Macon) (Team Leader) tjackson8149@tuskegee.edu
Sumter/Marengo/Green/Hale
Alfred Jackson ajackson@tuskegee.edu
Gwendolyn Johnson gjohnson@tuskegee.edu
Levershaun Williams (Team Leader) lwilliams1@tuskegee.edu
Gray Walton gwalton@tuskegee.edu
Dallas/ Perry County
Elliott Alphonso aelliott@tuskegee.edu
Danielle Smith (Team Leader)dannismith2011@yahoo.com
Gertrude Wall gwall@tuskegee.edu
Bullock/ Barbour
Catrina Hoffman ( team leader) choffman1@tuskegee.edu
LaTanya Hunt-Haralson lhuntharalson@tuskegee.edu
Jeffery Moore jmoore@tuskegee.edu
Lowndes/ Wilcox
George Hunter (Team Leader) ghunter@tuskegee.edu
Yvonne Allen yallen@tuskegee.edu
