Students

Our youth leadership program, Urban University, is open to students in 7th through 12th grades who are committed, willing to give their best, and open to personal growth. Application windows are first extended to students living within the Erie City School District and then to students within surrounding Erie County areas.

Our program consists of three sessions within the year that include summer workshops and afterschool programs engaging students through a variety of hands-on learning experiences.

Greetings Students and Parents

The Erie City Mission's Urban University youth program exists to develop students (7th - 12th grade) in Erie County toward servant leadership through a variety of experiences that include career exploration, academic enrichment, mentorship, service learning, and faith formation.

Our program offers three semesters (summer, fall, winter) that include a variety of hands-on learning and family experiences that provide participants the opportunity for leadership development.

Start your leadership adventure with Urban University today!

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#commUUnity

The UU #commUUnity offers students and their families a positive, safe, and engaging social culture that makes way for personal growth and healthy relationships.

Family Engagement

• Operation Christmas Child Family Packing Party - Friday, November 14, 2025
• Environmental Technology Family Workshop with the Regional Science Consortium - Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Urban University Night at the Erie Otters - Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Third Annual Pinewood Grand Prix, Car Building Workshop - Friday, March 6. 2026
• Third Annual Pinewood Grand Prix, Race Day, Saturday, March 7, 2026

Connect Events

• Guys Connect, Friday November 21, 2025
• Girls Connect, Saturday January 3, 2026

Student Showcase

• Financial Literacy- Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Leadership In Action/Constitution Alive - Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Pickleball Tournament - Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• Sustainable Technology & Robotics - Thursday, April 30, 2026

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