Teen Impact Training
Tweens and teens can access IMPACT training in several ways, including Teen Basics and the College Prep Workshop.

Teen Basics Course at IMPACT

  • Cost:  $350
  • Format: 15.5 hours. Taught over two to three days
  • Open to: Teens, 13 to 20, of all genders
  • Location: Curtis Park neighborhood

What you learn

Teen Basics students learn skills including:

  • Intuitive response
  • Active awareness
  • IMPACT’s Magic Formula for setting boundaries
  • Verbal and physical self-defense skills

Verbal and full-force physical skills in action

(Warning: strong language)

IMPACT College Prep Workshop: Confidence on and off campus

Become an Impact Student
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Young adults who are preparing for life after high school can learn personal safety skills for both on- and off-campus living in our College Prep Workshop. Learn more

Impact Empowered Family WorkshopThe EMPOWERED Family Workshop

For students ages six to 12, we offer the EMPOWERED Family workshop taken with a parent or caregiver. Learn more

Teen IMPACT graduates say…

I never knew I had this power in me

This experience changed me in so many ways.  I feel more confident in myself and more empowered.  I never knew I had this power in me.

Lucy, 13

Teen Basics
2018-10-24T09:58:32+00:00

Lucy, 13

This experience changed me in so many ways.  I feel more confident in myself and more empowered.  I never knew I had this power in me.

Every woman should feel empowered

I love IMPACT and every woman should feel empowered because their life is worth fighting for.

Grace, 13

Teen Basics
2018-10-24T09:38:37+00:00

Grace, 13

I love IMPACT and every woman should feel empowered because their life is worth fighting for.

Changed my life in so many ways

This changed my life in so many ways.  I now feel more confident and a higher self-esteem.

Ailish, 14

Teen Basics
2018-10-24T10:01:00+00:00

Ailish, 14

This changed my life in so many ways.  I now feel more confident and a higher self-esteem.

Feel very prepared to take on the world

A huge thank you to the instructors and assistants in this class.  They really created a positive, strong environment that made everyone feel safe in the most uncomfortable situations.  This class teaches the very important skill of self defense and awareness perfectly. Great experience, feel very prepared to take on the world.  LOVED it!!

Jyoti, 19

Teen Basics
2018-10-24T10:12:10+00:00

Jyoti, 19

A huge thank you to the instructors and assistants in this class.  They really created a positive, strong environment that made everyone feel safe in the most uncomfortable situations.  This class teaches the very important skill of self defense and awareness perfectly. Great experience, feel very prepared to take on the world.  LOVED it!!

Makes me feel much safer in everyday life

I am very glad that I took this class because knowing that I can protect myself makes me feel much safer in everyday life.  Thank you!

Rachel, 15

Teen Basics
2018-10-24T10:04:25+00:00

Rachel, 15

I am very glad that I took this class because knowing that I can protect myself makes me feel much safer in everyday life.  Thank you!