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Faith based, after school youth program offering tutoring and recreational activities for middle and high school students. Open to 11-19 year olds. Provides a relational, holistic, community-based ministry in which City Life teams raise up indigenous leaders from the young people living in the community.

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.

Provides an after school reading, writing and math tutor program and will help with homework when needed.

Offers youth development programs for youth between the ages of 5-18. The Club is open to all youth and offer a variety of after school activities, including academic and team building exercises. Homework assistance is also provided as well as an after school snack.

Participants learn life and leadership skills while exploring their local community. Includes enrichment programs, leadership classes, and field trips.

Helps schools, parents, and the community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens.

Focuses on the YMCA core values of Character, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, tied with the Six Pillars of Character Development to enhance the self confidence, motivation, and self esteem of the participants.

The program is site-based and operates at different schools sites in the community. Every group at each particular site meets at different times.

Identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.

Offers initiatives aimed at encouraging and preparing participants for post-secondary education.

The Upward Bound Program includes a six-week summer program and a follow-up during the school year, providing classes to enhance skills and knowledge in key academic areas, with opportunities for older students to earn college credit and, in some cases, high school credit. The program also includes tutoring, which is mandatory for students earning less than a C in any academic course, as well as field trips, cultural, and social activities.

The Talent Search Program provides career, financial aid, academic, and personal counseling, along with information on post-secondary institutions, college applications, financial aid, career options, course selection, ACT/SAT preparation, and study skills. Funds are available for tutoring and travel expenses to visit post-secondary institutions. Participants also have access to field trips and cultural events. Both programs aim to support students, including those with exceptional abilities or talents, by offering enriched educational opportunities and resources to foster their academic and personal growth. Eligibility is open to first-generation college students, individuals from families with income below 150% of the poverty guideline, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 12 and older who demonstrate potential for success in post-secondary education.

Helps schools, parents, and the community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens.

Focuses on the YMCA core values of Character, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, tied with the Six Pillars of Character Development to enhance the self confidence, motivation, and self esteem of the participants.

The program is site-based and operates at different schools sites in the community. Every group at each particular site meets at different times.

Identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.

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.

Offers safe, supportive, and respectful environments for children, adolescents and their families, provides wellness Education, leadership development, and community education. Youth Outlook Drop-In Centers meet weekly to support each other and discuss topics of interest to the participants.

Other offerings include:

- Rainbow Sprouts, a social program for children K-6 and their parent/family/guardian.

- Youth Leadership Program: provides opportunities to help run drop-in centers, assist with volunteer training, organize special projects, participate in community education, and advise the agency board through the Youth Advisory Board.

- Transcend: a program for transgender youth, provides a forum to discuss issues such as gender identity, hormone injections, legal issues, etc.

- THRIVE: A support group for parents, foster parents, guardians, and full-time caregivers of LGBTQ+ teens.

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 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 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 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.

Provides recreational activities for all ages. Programs include aquatics, Adventure Guide Programs, youth development, active older adult programs, and healthy living.

Offers free youth programs and free adult programs, on separate nights. Includes a meal, followed by programs and activities.

Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.

Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.

Offers a variety of services including monthly food and clothing distribution, family nights neighborhood events, summer youth enrichment classes, summer food program, low income bus passes, information and referral, and a computer center.

Senior coffee club meets weekly, including a program generally related to topics of interest to seniors or topics proposed by the group.

Lead agency for Arnold Elementary Community Learning Center.

Child care - see separate listing.

Meeting space and volunteer opportunities available.

Offers to assist central Iowa families and students with counseling, health care services, mentoring, sports and community projects.