DETROIT — The 35,000-plus  youngsters from the Metro Detroit area will experience new
attractions at Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) this year at the colorful event
for children during its 29th anniversary being held July 13 at the athletic
field on Belle Isle.

In addition to its regular menu of free sports clinics,
contests, races, entertainment and lunch, the coordinators of this largest
youth event in Michigan will be able to participate in four mini workshops
and  College Row with 10 colleges
and universities providing information for the students.

The mini 15-minute workshops will concentrate on
Anti-Bullying, Dealing with Obesity, Crimes Affecting Students and How to Start
Your Own Business and Entrepreneurship.   

The universities and colleges participating in the newly
formed College Row include 
Michigan State University, 
University of Michigan (Ann 
Arbor), University of Michigan (Dearborn), Wayne State University,
Western Michigan University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State
University, Davenport University, Lake Superior State University and Wayne
County Community College.

“Our Youth Day is education oriented,” said Ed
Deeb, co-founder of the largest youth event in Michigan.  “Students and volunteers will have
the  opportunity to visit each area
to learn more about these colleges.”

Some 60 college scholarships will be awarded at MDYD along
with honoring students for academic achievement and community service, he  added.