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Heart and Sole | Girls on the Run of Central Illinois
Offers curriculum that is designed for girls to address their unique challenges by empowering them to make thoughtful and healthy decisions. The curriculum is delivered over the course of 10 to 12 weeks and addresses the societal, mental, and emotional challenges particular to their age.
Offers curriculum that is designed for girls to address their unique challenges by empowering them to make thoughtful and healthy decisions. The curriculum is delivered over the course of 10 to 12 weeks and addresses the societal, mental, and emotional challenges particular to their age.
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Youth Leadership Initiative | North Fayette Valley Community Coalition
Offers opportunities for youth, 6th through 12th grades, to develop leadership skills and become involved in their communities. The youth members learn leadership skills and use them to connect with the community and policy makers. They participate in education for community members about the needs of youth and the contributions that youth can make to the community. They advocate for needed changes in laws with elected officials and they advise on the activities of the Youth Coalition. This program also bridges the gap between younger and older generations, creating a healthier community for all.
Offers opportunities for youth, 6th through 12th grades, to develop leadership skills and become involved in their communities. The youth members learn leadership skills and use them to connect with the community and policy makers. They participate in education for community members about the needs of youth and the contributions that youth can make to the community. They advocate for needed changes in laws with elected officials and they advise on the activities of the Youth Coalition. This program also bridges the gap between younger and older generations, creating a healthier community for all.
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Youth Development Programs | Norwalk City Offices
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Y Facilities | Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA
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HEART (Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training Program) | Four Mounds Foundation
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Community Programs | Malone Community Center
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.
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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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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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Youth Programs | Salvation Army - Beatrice
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Youth Center | Pleasant Hill City Offices
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Character Building Classes and Dinner | Salvation Army of the Siouxland
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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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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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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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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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After School Boys and Girls Club | Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
After School Hours:
K-5th Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm-6 pm, 6th-12th 3 pm-7 pm;
All Day Club (when school is out), K-5th Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, 6th-12th Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Club Locations
1. McCombs Club (McCombs Middle School), 201 SW County Line Road, DSM, IA, 515-242-8333 (6th-12th)
2. Frank J. Ross Club (Moore Elementary School) 3716 50th St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7651 (K-5th)
3. Ellis I. Levitt Club (Carver Community School), 705 E. University Ave, Suite 200, DSM, IA, 280-5397 (K-5th)
4. Bernie & Berniece Baker Club (Amos Hiatt Middle School), 1214 E. 15th St., DSM, IA, 242-7336 (6th-12th)
5. Huskies Club (Meredith Middle), 4827 Madison Ave, DSM, IA, 515-242-8204 (6th-12th)
6. Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club (Drake University), 2500 Forest Ave., DSM, 515-242-7925 (K-12th)
7. E.T. Meredith Jr. Club, 1421 Walker St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7955 (9th-12th)
8. Studebaker Club (Studebaker Elementary School), 300 County Line Rd., DM, IA 50320, 515-242-8540 (K-5th)
After School Hours:
K-5th Mon-Fri, 2:30 pm-6 pm, 6th-12th 3 pm-7 pm;
All Day Club (when school is out), K-5th Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm, 6th-12th Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm
Club Locations
1. McCombs Club (McCombs Middle School), 201 SW County Line Road, DSM, IA, 515-242-8333 (6th-12th)
2. Frank J. Ross Club (Moore Elementary School) 3716 50th St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7651 (K-5th)
3. Ellis I. Levitt Club (Carver Community School), 705 E. University Ave, Suite 200, DSM, IA, 280-5397 (K-5th)
4. Bernie & Berniece Baker Club (Amos Hiatt Middle School), 1214 E. 15th St., DSM, IA, 242-7336 (6th-12th)
5. Huskies Club (Meredith Middle), 4827 Madison Ave, DSM, IA, 515-242-8204 (6th-12th)
6. Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club (Drake University), 2500 Forest Ave., DSM, 515-242-7925 (K-12th)
7. E.T. Meredith Jr. Club, 1421 Walker St., DSM, IA, 515-242-7955 (9th-12th)
8. Studebaker Club (Studebaker Elementary School), 300 County Line Rd., DM, IA 50320, 515-242-8540 (K-5th)
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Achiever Program | YMCA of Rock River Valley
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After-School Program and Family Services | Completely KIDS
Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.
Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:
- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.
- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.
- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.
- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families’ basic needs are met.
- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.
- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.
- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.
- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.
- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.
- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.
Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.
Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:
- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.
- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.
- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.
- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families’ basic needs are met.
- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.
- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.
- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.
- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.
- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.
- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.
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Community Education | Davenport Community Schools
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YWCA Youth Department | YWCA Clinton
After-school programs, as well as holiday and summer camps for school-aged children through 5th grade.
After-school programs, as well as holiday and summer camps for school-aged children through 5th grade.
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Youth Engagement Programming | Bay, The
Offers activities and programming for youth ages 4-18, at the physical spaces at The Bay Lincoln and The Benson Community Center in Omaha.
OPEN DROP-IN HOURS: After school, evenings, and weekends.
CAMPS, LESSONS, AND WORKSHOPS: Seasonal; pre-registration required. Includes:
- Summer Camps
- Skate School
- Fashion School (Lincoln only)
- Beatmaking School (Omaha only)
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Recurring weekly (Lincoln only) or monthly (Omaha only). Includes:
- Fashion and Makers Markets
- Concerts
- Gaming/E-Sports Tournaments
- Skate Competitions
Offers activities and programming for youth ages 4-18, at the physical spaces at The Bay Lincoln and The Benson Community Center in Omaha.
OPEN DROP-IN HOURS: After school, evenings, and weekends.
CAMPS, LESSONS, AND WORKSHOPS: Seasonal; pre-registration required. Includes:
- Summer Camps
- Skate School
- Fashion School (Lincoln only)
- Beatmaking School (Omaha only)
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Recurring weekly (Lincoln only) or monthly (Omaha only). Includes:
- Fashion and Makers Markets
- Concerts
- Gaming/E-Sports Tournaments
- Skate Competitions
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Youth Services | Youth and Family Center of McHenry County
Provides after-school and summer programs. Youth receive academic support, mentoring and life skills education, and opportunities to engage in positive recreational activities and service learning projects.
Also provides Youth Intervention Services: Individualized care plan created for youth identified to require more one on one support to address social-emotional concerns.
Provides after-school and summer programs. Youth receive academic support, mentoring and life skills education, and opportunities to engage in positive recreational activities and service learning projects.
Also provides Youth Intervention Services: Individualized care plan created for youth identified to require more one on one support to address social-emotional concerns.
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Girls' Entrepreneurship Incubator | Pi515
Offers a program designed to empower young entrepreneurs to develop entrepreneurial skills to launch their own businesses. Students receive mentorship from business professionals from the Des Moines Metro area where they obtain hands-on skills and connections to confidently pitch their business ideas at the conclusion of the program.
Offers a program designed to empower young entrepreneurs to develop entrepreneurial skills to launch their own businesses. Students receive mentorship from business professionals from the Des Moines Metro area where they obtain hands-on skills and connections to confidently pitch their business ideas at the conclusion of the program.
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Willie Brown Leadership Program | Western Avenue Community Center
Participants learn life and leadership skills while exploring their local community. Includes enrichment programs, leadership classes, and field trips.
Participants learn life and leadership skills while exploring their local community. Includes enrichment programs, leadership classes, and field trips.
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After School Program | PiECES After School Program
Offers a free after school program for students K-6th grade enrolled in the Burlington Community School District. PiECES runs during the school year, and provides a snack, recess, and enriching lessons or activities relating to STEM, art, music, cooking, and more.
Transportation is also provided home for eligible students.
Offers a free after school program for students K-6th grade enrolled in the Burlington Community School District. PiECES runs during the school year, and provides a snack, recess, and enriching lessons or activities relating to STEM, art, music, cooking, and more.
Transportation is also provided home for eligible students.
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After School Program | Western Avenue Community Center
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