OUR STORY

Prestige Youth was founded upon the emphasis of high achievement through education, creativity, character development, collaboration and of course FUN! With over 20 years of experience working with children, we offer a variety of programs with our most well known being our Summer Camp Programs. Our Summer Camp Programs are a one of a kind camp experience servicing our local youth.

Our programs are tailored in an environment that balances individuality and community. We love to see kids free to be themselves while also learning to build strong relationships with others. We put much consideration into creating a variety of innovative activities that cater to the interests and needs of our youth. We strive to ensure quality programming in every facet of Prestige Youth Programs.

We promote enhancing the education of our youth by incorporating S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) into our programs. Children get the opportunity to explore and discover, learn and create in positive and edifying surroundings.

Being able to help shape the lives of our youth is our true passion! At Prestige Youth Programs your kids will be immersed in a fun, loving, safe and nurturing environment!

ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS

Shapeera Davis is a Co-Founder and current President of Prestige Youth Programs. She is a substitute teacher in the Clark County School District. Shapeera is also a professional vocalists singing throughout the community and country.

Shapeera has 20+ years of experience working with youth in the areas of Dance, Fitness, Cheer, Music, Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre, Sports, Summer Camps, Pageants and more. She was a former Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Beginner Movement instructor for Barefoot Dance Studio for 12 years. She is an award winning choreographer and has also written several plays which were performed by the Barefoot Dance Studio Musical Theatre students.

Shapeera has been involved in organized sports, music, theatre and dance since she was a child. She graduated from high school with honors while being involved in many extracurricular activities. She was also inducted into the National Honor Society. Shapeera attended Minnesota State University Moorhead receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. During college she was elected student Senate Treasurer of her University, continued her music, dance and theatre training, while also participating in a vast number of student organizations where she served her campus and community.

Upon graduating, she continued in her passion of working with kids and was an assistant coach for the Fergus Falls junior and high school gymnastics program, the coordinator for Summer Camps for youth, an Executive State Director in the Miss Jr. High, High School & Collegiate America Pageant system and a mentor for the youth in her church and community. Also, as a former pageant titleholder, Shapeera promoted "Building Self Esteem" as well as "Working Against Violence." She was a recipient of the "Spirit of Peace Award" for her work with "Working Against Violence Inc."

 “I love working with kids! I love creating ways for them to have fun, be excited, and enjoy self expression in a positive environment. I want my programs to engage their minds, help build confidence and self esteem and give them tools and experience for a bright and prosperous future!”

Delorise Davis is a Co-Founder and current Vice President of Prestige Youth Programs. Delorise is a 5th-grade teacher for the Clark County School District. She is an alumnus of Black Hills State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science with a minor in Early Childhood Education.

Delorise has been singing all her life. She learned to play piano by ear when she was 10 years old which attributed to her music abilities throughout the years. She played clarinet, sang in the chorus in both high school and college where she participated in concert choir, jazz ensembles, and musicals. She was also a participant in the All-State chorus and All-State Honor Choir. Delorise is a classically trained vocalist and a performing member of a singing duet in the Las Vegas area.

Along with being an educator in the public school system, Delorise has worked with children since she was an adolescent. She has been a volunteer for the church nursery, has worked as a preschool teacher for the YMCA, as well as Little Minion's Daycare.

Being able to shape young children's lives is her true passion! It is her philosophy that all children can learn and can do so when immersed in a fun, loving, safe and nurturing environment! list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.