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Youth Development Programs | Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, Inc.
Provides help to young people to connect with relevant learning and the emphasizes the importance of staying in school. Their volunteer-delivered K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills.
Provides help to young people to connect with relevant learning and the emphasizes the importance of staying in school. Their volunteer-delivered K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills.
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Youth Services | Maze of Life Resource Center
Provides programs and training for youth, including:
- Life skills training
- Peer mentorship
- Career readiness
- Tutoring and after school programs
- Dance and step programs
- Sports camp
Provides programs and training for youth, including:
- Life skills training
- Peer mentorship
- Career readiness
- Tutoring and after school programs
- Dance and step programs
- Sports camp
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Steppers Cultural Arts Program | Step Into The Light
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Mentoring Programs | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
SCHOOL BASED MENTORING offers adult volunteers the opportunity to meet with a child in their school for one hour a week during the school year. During that hour, the match spends time working on the child’s schoolwork, talking, and quite simply, building a friendship. Children are referred to this program by school personnel with parental approval.
SCHOOL BASED PLUS MENTORING is an extension of our School Based Mentoring. After three months in School Based Mentoring can join this program. School Based Plus allows Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet once a month outside the school setting. They are able to enjoy activities such as picinic at the park, going to sporting events, the movies, or any other activities they might enjoy together.
COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING allows individuals who are 18 or older to visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of 4 hours. Bigs spend time with their Littles participating in activities throughout the community. Whether its going to the zoo, playing catch, or just taking a walk, its a great chance to form a bond. The possibilities are endless for the growth of a new friendship. Community Based Mentoring also allows for Big Duo (two friends, co-workers, a husband and wife, etc.) or a Family Matches. Children are referred to this program by their parent or guardian.
SCHOOL BASED MENTORING offers adult volunteers the opportunity to meet with a child in their school for one hour a week during the school year. During that hour, the match spends time working on the child’s schoolwork, talking, and quite simply, building a friendship. Children are referred to this program by school personnel with parental approval.
SCHOOL BASED PLUS MENTORING is an extension of our School Based Mentoring. After three months in School Based Mentoring can join this program. School Based Plus allows Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet once a month outside the school setting. They are able to enjoy activities such as picinic at the park, going to sporting events, the movies, or any other activities they might enjoy together.
COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING allows individuals who are 18 or older to visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of 4 hours. Bigs spend time with their Littles participating in activities throughout the community. Whether its going to the zoo, playing catch, or just taking a walk, its a great chance to form a bond. The possibilities are endless for the growth of a new friendship. Community Based Mentoring also allows for Big Duo (two friends, co-workers, a husband and wife, etc.) or a Family Matches. Children are referred to this program by their parent or guardian.
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Youth Programs | Batavia Park District
Offers a variety of activities and classes for youths that include athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and special seasonal events.
- Tween Nights: provides an opportunity for tweens to enjoys games, sports, music and more, and to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances.
- Summer Camps: provides a variety of summer camps for youths. Summer camp themes include nature, performing arts, sports, youth variety, and Sun-Sational.
Offers a variety of activities and classes for youths that include athletics, arts and crafts, dance classes, cultural activities, fitness, and special seasonal events.
- Tween Nights: provides an opportunity for tweens to enjoys games, sports, music and more, and to spend time with friends and make new acquaintances.
- Summer Camps: provides a variety of summer camps for youths. Summer camp themes include nature, performing arts, sports, youth variety, and Sun-Sational.
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Girls on the Run | Girls on the Run of Central Illinois
Offers a positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core Girls on the Run curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development like their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. Over a period of 10 weeks, girls participate in an after-school program. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their inner confidence, and celebrate all that makes them unique.
Offers a positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core Girls on the Run curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development like their physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. Over a period of 10 weeks, girls participate in an after-school program. Designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength, the curriculum inspires girls to define their lives on their own terms. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their inner confidence, and celebrate all that makes them unique.
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Youth Services | American Red Cross - Illinois Regional Headquarters
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Education/Youth Development | Urban League of Nebraska, Inc.
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Youth Activities | Salvation Army - Des Moines
Recreation Club includes club activities, crafts, music, a senior citizen luncheon, and a women's club are held monthly.
Recreation Club includes club activities, crafts, music, a senior citizen luncheon, and a women's club are held monthly.
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Youth Programs | Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County(NCJC)
Offers child care programs designed to meet the developmental needs of children.
Offers child care programs designed to meet the developmental needs of children.
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Youth Advisory Board | Buffalo County Community Partners
Youth board with 30 members from 7th to 12th grade from all Buffalo County communities. Provides grants for youth-initiated and youth-led community projects.
Youth tackle a range of social problems that concern them from our economy and environment to safety, tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Applications are open in the spring for the following school calendar year term on the board. bcchp.org/yab
Youth board with 30 members from 7th to 12th grade from all Buffalo County communities. Provides grants for youth-initiated and youth-led community projects.
Youth tackle a range of social problems that concern them from our economy and environment to safety, tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Applications are open in the spring for the following school calendar year term on the board. bcchp.org/yab
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Dynamic Status Gems | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
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Youth Services | American Red Cross - Illinois Regional Headquarters
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Recreation Services and Facilities | Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department
Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.
The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).
Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.
The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.
Offers recreation programs and services to the residents of Des Moines. Parks, trails, and public recreation facilities are available throughout the city.
The Recreation Division provides instruction in various sports, youth sports camps, outdoor aquatic centers, spray grounds, and arts and crafts instruction for individuals interested in developing or enhancing their creative skills. Red Cross swimming instruction is also available at some facilities. The GRASP card offers discounts to low-income families (up to 50% off).
Community Centers offer a variety of activities, open recreation, meeting space, and are barrier-free to allow for participation by persons with a disability. See individual listing for Community Centers.
The Parks Division includes cemeteries, floral gardens and displays, golf courses, tennis courts, bike trails, picnic parks and shelters, swimming pools, and public boat ramps.
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Youth Programs | Project Renewal, Inc.
After school and summer programming for youth in grades K-12 to receive homework/tutoring assistance, appropriate behavior lessons, problem solving skills, making responsible decisions, responding to conflict appropriately, and skill-building activities in a range of subjects.
After school and summer programming for youth in grades K-12 to receive homework/tutoring assistance, appropriate behavior lessons, problem solving skills, making responsible decisions, responding to conflict appropriately, and skill-building activities in a range of subjects.
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ALPHA | Comprehensive Community Solutions (YouthBuild Rockford)
Boxing gym with a mentorship and violence prevention program, with the goal of helping increase school graduation rates.
Programming teaches non-combative de-escalation, how to properly exercise and diet for a healthy lifestyle, and how to process and release emotions or stress in a positive manner.
Members are given strategic exercises individually and in a group, in both a classroom and gym setting.
Boxing gym with a mentorship and violence prevention program, with the goal of helping increase school graduation rates.
Programming teaches non-combative de-escalation, how to properly exercise and diet for a healthy lifestyle, and how to process and release emotions or stress in a positive manner.
Members are given strategic exercises individually and in a group, in both a classroom and gym setting.
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Special Needs Program | Adventures in Social Development
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HEART (Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training Program) | Four Mounds Foundation
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YMCA Outreach: Solutions & Acheivers | YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
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Operation Purple for Military Families | National Military Family Association
Offers a variety of camp experiences to meet the needs of military families wherever they are in the world. Operation Purple programs are designed for all military families to create opportunities to enhance well-being through connection.
Offers a variety of camp experiences to meet the needs of military families wherever they are in the world. Operation Purple programs are designed for all military families to create opportunities to enhance well-being through connection.
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Youth Development Programs | Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
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City Life | Siouxland Youth for Christ
Students meet weekly after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a family-style meal, games, activities, and discussion at The Underground City Life Teen Center.
Students meet weekly after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a family-style meal, games, activities, and discussion at The Underground City Life Teen Center.
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After School Program | Lighthouse
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Summer Youth Development Day Programs | Boys and Girls Club of Central-Southwest Iowa
Provides a variety of summer activities for youth and teens. Activities include arts and crafts, a game room, free meal program, club technology center, fitness center, boys and girls sport activities and leagues and brain games. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.
Provides a variety of summer activities for youth and teens. Activities include arts and crafts, a game room, free meal program, club technology center, fitness center, boys and girls sport activities and leagues and brain games. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.
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Youth Development Programs | Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
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