The five core values of the YESS Institute's curriculum are:

1. Self Confidence
2. Respect and Integrity
3. Achievement
4. Caring About Others
5. Leadership and Trust

We also believe in...

• Flexibility
• Fairness
• Open communication - address agreements
• No right or wrong
• Accountability - owning your part of the "apple pie"
• Openness to creative or "out-of-the-box" ideas
• Constructive emotional management
• Excellence
• NO gossip
• Innovation
• Passion
• Quality
• Focus on best for youth at all times
• Youth are equal to adults