TRADITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DON'T RESONATE WITH ALL YOUTH.
THEY'RE LEFT FEELING BORED DISCONENECTED UNSEEN APATHETIC
At The Bay,
generations A+Z gain
relevant, inclusive,
skill-building
experiences.
WE CONNECT
WE CENTER
YOUTH
Our mentors meet YOUNG PEOPLE where they are with personalized instruction and future-ready skills.
We’ve strengthened communities and impacted 15,000+ hard-to-reach young people, since 2010.
OUR 2025 RECEIPTS PROVE IT
See more on our Annual Report
With programming for ages 4-24, we build long-term relationships.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
AGES 4-18
AGES 4-18
- Open drop-in hours
- After school clubs
- Community events
- Camps
- Lessons
- Workshops
BAY HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIORS & SENIORS
HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIORS & SENIORS
- Lincoln Public Schools Focus Program
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Journalism
GAP YEAR
AGES 18-24
AGES 18-24
- Career and Skill Accelerator
- Exploration & Planning
- Design Thinking
- Individualized Skill Building Pathways
- 1:1 Mentorship
- Future Ready Track Workshops
- Capstone Projects and Internships
HANG OUT
Discover a place where you can be yourself, meet new friends, and feel at home – whether you’re checking out a band, watching a skate session, or just hanging with friends.
DIVE IN
Explore the worlds of music, fashion, gaming, content creation and skateboarding. Pick up a camera, spin some tracks, find your footing on a board, and build confidence along the way.
LEVEL UP
Host a fashion show, master your skate style, perform original music, or produce standout content. Here, you can turn your passion into a pathway — whether it’s a career, a craft, or a way to lead.
HELP YOUTH GAIN CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY AND PURPOSE WITH THE BAY.
“I have slowly crept further and further out of my comfort zone until I got to the point that I was making full leaps. I have made meaningful, impactful relationships here at the Bay.”
Nicole
Gap Year student
“My son came to the camp knowing no one and instantly loved it. The activities covered are 100% on point. You’ve mastered the art of youth engagement by selecting things that kids are excited about doing with other kids.”
Parent of Summer Camp Attendee
“I am constantly amazed by the creativity, passion and ingenuity of today’s youth. To see an organization that excels in helping young people discover and then foster those passions, whatever they may be, is truly inspiring.”
Matt Egermayer
Executive Director, Edward & Sally Malashock Family Foundation
ACTIVITIES AT THE BAY
As Supported By
Abel Foundation
Ameritas
Anonymous
City of Omaha
Community Health Endowment of Lincoln
CompanyCam
Cooper Foundation
Cox Communications
Duncan Aviation Family Trust
Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation
Hawks Foundation
Hugo A. and Thelma Aspegren Charitable Trust
Lancaster County
Lincoln Community Foundation
Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council
Parker Family Foundation
Rogers Foundation
Union Bank and Trust
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Woods Charitable Fund
WRK Family Foundation
