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DETROIT (WWJ) More than 30,000 kidsand 1,600 volunteers converged on Belle Isle Wednesday to take part inthe32nd annual Metro Detroit Youth Day.

Put on by the business community each July, the popular event offers first-hand experiences and demonstrations for studentsof all ages.More than 300 local organizations, including colleges and professional sports teams participated this year helping kids explore the possibilities and picktheir future path.

32nd annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle (credit: Ron Dewey/WWJ)

Youth Day Coordinator Ed Deeb said more than100 scholarships are awardedat the event, which he said has been the start of many a success story.

One of our kids became a dentist, a woman, he said. Shes very proud; she called and we had pictures taken with her two years ago. Two or three are lawyers.

One of the most popular draws this year was the mobile petting zoo which featured a camel and a kangaroo.

32nd annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle (credit: Ron Dewey/WWJ)

Its pretty cool with all the animals, participantDestiny Frazen said.

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