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Provides after-school programs for K-12 children at 18 schools and one community center in Vermilion County. These programs offer homework assistance, tutoring, and credit recovery. Also sponsors project-based academic enrichment activities, including STEM, literacy, entrepreneurship, arts and music, physical activity, service learning, mentoring, prevention programming, life skills development, youth leadership, college and career readiness, field trips, and more. In addition, Project Success provides students with snacks and meals.
Provides after-school programs for K-12 children at 18 schools and one community center in Vermilion County. These programs offer homework assistance, tutoring, and credit recovery. Also sponsors project-based academic enrichment activities, including STEM, literacy, entrepreneurship, arts and music, physical activity, service learning, mentoring, prevention programming, life skills development, youth leadership, college and career readiness, field trips, and more. In addition, Project Success provides students with snacks and meals.
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Day care for children ages 2-5; available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
Early learning program with an emphasis on the growth of language, social, physical, intellectual, and emotional developmental skills.
After school program provides programming for children in grades K-5. Afterschool PLUS Program available on days when school is not in session (in-service days, teacher conferences, holiday breaks, etc.). Available Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
Summer day program provides a variety of activities including field trips, arts and crafts, ceramics, sports and recreational games, picnics, swimming at area pools, summer gardening, and development of writing and reading skills. Available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
Day care for children ages 2-5; available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
Early learning program with an emphasis on the growth of language, social, physical, intellectual, and emotional developmental skills.
After school program provides programming for children in grades K-5. Afterschool PLUS Program available on days when school is not in session (in-service days, teacher conferences, holiday breaks, etc.). Available Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-5:30 pm and Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
Summer day program provides a variety of activities including field trips, arts and crafts, ceramics, sports and recreational games, picnics, swimming at area pools, summer gardening, and development of writing and reading skills. Available Mon-Fri 6:30 am-5:30 pm.
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Health and wellness facility dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Youth programs include:
- Summer Day Camp.
- Before and after school programs in collaboration with Fox River Grove, Prairie Grove and McHenry School District.
- Sports and aquatics programs.
- Family Programming.
- Special Events.
Health and wellness facility dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Youth programs include:
- Summer Day Camp.
- Before and after school programs in collaboration with Fox River Grove, Prairie Grove and McHenry School District.
- Sports and aquatics programs.
- Family Programming.
- Special Events.
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The Out-of-School Program targets school aged children between the ages 5-13. Monday-Friday, program participants are picked up from school and brought to the Center. Includes homework help, communication activities, college planning, entrepreneurship programming, mentorship and volunteer opportunities.
Serves as the lead agency for the Community Learning Center (CLC) at Culler Middle School. CLCs serve as a collaborative component between schools' administrative staff and community based organizations and provides extended learning opportunities for both students and families.
Availability of other programs may vary and may include:
The Health Outreach Program is advocating for the African American community in Lincoln by providing basic health care information and ensuring that there are no barriers to getting care. Targets African American adults who do not have a medical or dental home and/or have not seen a doctor in the past year.
Breast Cancer Outreach Initiative empowers all women, especially African American women to do preventive screenings and if necessary, helps them receive treatment. This program ensures that all women receive clinical breast exams.
The Talented Tenth Scholars Program provides African American males between the ages 13-18 with cultural awareness, social support, and academic enrichment. The Youth Empowerment Curriculum draws strength from the African American cultural ideal of collective work and responsibility, by creating a cohort of adolescent scholars who will experience the curriculum together and by matching them with mentors. It aims to motivate the youth to work for the betterment of themselves as individuals, and as conscious and committed members of their families and communities. The program's goal is to help the participants develop leadership and graduate from high school.
Strong Courageous Girls Program is a gender, culturally specific and evidence based prevention program for African American girls ages 12-18. Using the Smart and Strong Curriculum, this program operates twelve months a year and helps young women build self- esteem, develop coping skills for everyday life, and provides them the tools to reach their goals.
Moving Forward to End Domestic Violence financially empowers women by enabling survivors of interpersonal violence to achieve financial empowerment and job readiness through culturally appropriate services.
The Out-of-School Program targets school aged children between the ages 5-13. Monday-Friday, program participants are picked up from school and brought to the Center. Includes homework help, communication activities, college planning, entrepreneurship programming, mentorship and volunteer opportunities.
Serves as the lead agency for the Community Learning Center (CLC) at Culler Middle School. CLCs serve as a collaborative component between schools' administrative staff and community based organizations and provides extended learning opportunities for both students and families.
Availability of other programs may vary and may include:
The Health Outreach Program is advocating for the African American community in Lincoln by providing basic health care information and ensuring that there are no barriers to getting care. Targets African American adults who do not have a medical or dental home and/or have not seen a doctor in the past year.
Breast Cancer Outreach Initiative empowers all women, especially African American women to do preventive screenings and if necessary, helps them receive treatment. This program ensures that all women receive clinical breast exams.
The Talented Tenth Scholars Program provides African American males between the ages 13-18 with cultural awareness, social support, and academic enrichment. The Youth Empowerment Curriculum draws strength from the African American cultural ideal of collective work and responsibility, by creating a cohort of adolescent scholars who will experience the curriculum together and by matching them with mentors. It aims to motivate the youth to work for the betterment of themselves as individuals, and as conscious and committed members of their families and communities. The program's goal is to help the participants develop leadership and graduate from high school.
Strong Courageous Girls Program is a gender, culturally specific and evidence based prevention program for African American girls ages 12-18. Using the Smart and Strong Curriculum, this program operates twelve months a year and helps young women build self- esteem, develop coping skills for everyday life, and provides them the tools to reach their goals.
Moving Forward to End Domestic Violence financially empowers women by enabling survivors of interpersonal violence to achieve financial empowerment and job readiness through culturally appropriate services.
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Offers after school programs at Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC).
- LLCC After School Program: Enrichment program offered to Lewis Lemon students. Activities include homework help, board games, arts and crafts, gaming systems, and the opportunity to participate in organized basketball and football teams. A daily snack is provided. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the 1st Century Program, which offers help in reading, math, and science. The students of this program must be teacher recommended.
- LLCC Teen Evening Program: Offers open gym, gaming systems, and more. Staff keeps teens active and safe.
- WPCC After School Program: Provides an after school program for youth. A snack and boxed dinner are provided.
Activities include:
- Homework help.
- Arts and crafts.
- Gymnasium games.
- Fitness.
- Computer lab.
- Outdoor play (weather permitting).
- Cub Scouts.
- Girl Scouts.
- Sports teams.
WPCC Teen/Tween Evening Program
Offers after school programs at Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC).
- LLCC After School Program: Enrichment program offered to Lewis Lemon students. Activities include homework help, board games, arts and crafts, gaming systems, and the opportunity to participate in organized basketball and football teams. A daily snack is provided. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the 1st Century Program, which offers help in reading, math, and science. The students of this program must be teacher recommended.
- LLCC Teen Evening Program: Offers open gym, gaming systems, and more. Staff keeps teens active and safe.
- WPCC After School Program: Provides an after school program for youth. A snack and boxed dinner are provided.
Activities include:
- Homework help.
- Arts and crafts.
- Gymnasium games.
- Fitness.
- Computer lab.
- Outdoor play (weather permitting).
- Cub Scouts.
- Girl Scouts.
- Sports teams.
WPCC Teen/Tween Evening Program
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Offers year-round affordable, quality childcare for low-income families with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, a therapeutic child care program that offers specialized care for children ages 2 to 6 years old who have been identified as having special behavior or emotional needs, and summer daycare for children ages 5 to 10 years old.
Offers year-round affordable, quality childcare for low-income families with children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, a therapeutic child care program that offers specialized care for children ages 2 to 6 years old who have been identified as having special behavior or emotional needs, and summer daycare for children ages 5 to 10 years old.
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Offers after school programs at Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC).
- LLCC After School Program: Enrichment program offered to Lewis Lemon students. Activities include homework help, board games, arts and crafts, gaming systems, and the opportunity to participate in organized basketball and football teams. A daily snack is provided. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the 1st Century Program, which offers help in reading, math, and science. The students of this program must be teacher recommended.
- LLCC Teen Evening Program: Offers open gym, gaming systems, and more. Staff keeps teens active and safe.
- WPCC After School Program: Provides an after school program for youth. A snack and boxed dinner are provided.
Activities include:
- Homework help.
- Arts and crafts.
- Gymnasium games.
- Fitness.
- Computer lab.
- Outdoor play (weather permitting).
- Cub Scouts.
- Girl Scouts.
- Sports teams.
WPCC Teen/Tween Evening Program
Offers after school programs at Lewis Lemon Community Center (LLCC) and Washington Park Community Center (WPCC).
- LLCC After School Program: Enrichment program offered to Lewis Lemon students. Activities include homework help, board games, arts and crafts, gaming systems, and the opportunity to participate in organized basketball and football teams. A daily snack is provided. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the 1st Century Program, which offers help in reading, math, and science. The students of this program must be teacher recommended.
- LLCC Teen Evening Program: Offers open gym, gaming systems, and more. Staff keeps teens active and safe.
- WPCC After School Program: Provides an after school program for youth. A snack and boxed dinner are provided.
Activities include:
- Homework help.
- Arts and crafts.
- Gymnasium games.
- Fitness.
- Computer lab.
- Outdoor play (weather permitting).
- Cub Scouts.
- Girl Scouts.
- Sports teams.
WPCC Teen/Tween Evening Program
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Provides child care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Includes preschool and Spanish classes for children ages 3-5 at no additional cost.
Offers an after school and school out program for K-6th grade.
Transports school age children from school to YWCA for after school care.
Provides child care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Includes preschool and Spanish classes for children ages 3-5 at no additional cost.
Offers an after school and school out program for K-6th grade.
Transports school age children from school to YWCA for after school care.
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Fitness, sports facilities and programs include gym, pool, and weight room
Youth programs
Skill training classes
Parent-child activities
Senior Citizen fitness
Child Care and summer school age child care
Pre-school on site
Fitness, sports facilities and programs include gym, pool, and weight room
Youth programs
Skill training classes
Parent-child activities
Senior Citizen fitness
Child Care and summer school age child care
Pre-school on site
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Provides after school activities for youth. This program only runs when school is in session.
Provides after school activities for youth. This program only runs when school is in session.
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Offers a before and after school care program for children grades K-8. Children can participate in physical, educational, and imaginative activities that may encourage them to explore who they are and what they can achieve. Families may choose membership plans offering care services from 1-2 or 3-5 days per week.
Offers a before and after school care program for children grades K-8. Children can participate in physical, educational, and imaginative activities that may encourage them to explore who they are and what they can achieve. Families may choose membership plans offering care services from 1-2 or 3-5 days per week.
Offers an afterschool and summer programming to elementary and middle school students. Schools served during the school year include Edmunds, Walnut St., Hubbell, Perkins, Greenwood, Callanan and Merrill. Programming focuses on four tenets: Academics, Social Skill Building, Health, and Recreation.
Offers an afterschool and summer programming to elementary and middle school students. Schools served during the school year include Edmunds, Walnut St., Hubbell, Perkins, Greenwood, Callanan and Merrill. Programming focuses on four tenets: Academics, Social Skill Building, Health, and Recreation.
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Provides after-school programing which includes homework tutoring, physical activities and expanded learning opportunities.
Provides after-school programing which includes homework tutoring, physical activities and expanded learning opportunities.
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