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501 South 7th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Provide life-long learning opportunities by partnering with schools, families and neighborhood residents to promote youth development and stronger communities through before and after school programs, Community Learning Centers and youth summer programs.
413 Mulberry Aveune, Muscatine, IA 52761
Provides an after school reading, writing and math tutor program and will help with homework when needed.
2301 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Offers a wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, academic programs, sports, reading clubs, workshops and other recreational, leisure, cultural, social and civic activities for school-age children and youth
2005 Y Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
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
316 McCoy Road, Evansdale, IA 50707
Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.
425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Wize Girls is a program for girls in 6th, 7th and 8th graders that meet weekly during the school year. Program is available year-round at no cost, with services including special projects, community-based education, transportation, and recreation services.
3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA 52722
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.
712 South River Street, Suite H, Aurora, IL 60505
Community-based non-profit organization committed to serving at-risk youth of all ethnic groups, to provide underprivileged youth with strategies, tools and coping mechanisms to raise self-esteem, confidence and self-worth, so they can make better choices, understand the value of education, and be contributing members of society.
Offers:
- Rites of Passage: Leadership development for youth ages 7 to 18.
- Job Readiness: Preparing youth ages 14 to 21 for jobs in retail, customer service, and manufacturing industries.
- Skills and Drills Basketball: Sportsmanship and teamwork to encourage positive social and academic engagement, for youth ages 7 to 15.
- Mentoring (In-school and Afterschool): To be the positive role model, mentor, and father figure to at-risk youth ages 7 to 18 to help them build confidence, raise self-esteem, and reach their full potential at school and in life.
- FIRE Intervention Program: Interventions for students with low academic performance, especially for students who have been suspended, arrested, defiant, and totally disconnected from the education process.
1823 Logan Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Teen character development programs, including fitness classes, babysitting classes, arts and cooking classes, and guys-only or girls-only groups.
4913 Dodge Street, Unit B, Omaha, NE 68132
Provides a safe and positive learning environment by taking at risk youth off the streets on the weekends, when acts of mischief, crime, or violence occur. Each week, young people gather together to learn and develop evidence-based, positive skills and traits to sustain them throughout their lives. Healthy kids movement for coping skills. Free meals.
2800 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22314
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.
1429 West Avenue, Burlington, IA 52601
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.
105 South Marshall Street, Boone, IA 50036
Offers programs designed to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention, education, and enrichment activities. These services aim to provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to equip children and adolescents with the tools they need to stay on a positive path. Programs address a variety of critical issues, including:
- Substance Use Prevention
- Smoking and/or Vaping Cessation
- Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Youth Violence Prevention
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
- Human Trafficking Prevention
- Child Abuse Prevention
Additionally, youth enrichment programs are offered to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. These programs may include arts and crafts, academic workshops, sports, reading clubs, and other recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
125 South 3rd Street, Ames, IA 50010
Offers programs designed to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention, education, and enrichment activities. These services aim to provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to equip children and adolescents with the tools they need to stay on a positive path. Programs address a variety of critical issues, including:
- Substance Use Prevention
- Smoking and/or Vaping Cessation
- Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
- Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Youth Violence Prevention
- Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
- Human Trafficking Prevention
- Child Abuse Prevention
Additionally, youth enrichment programs are offered to promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. These programs may include arts and crafts, academic workshops, sports, reading clubs, and other recreational, cultural, and civic activities.
2105 Broadway Street, Iowa City, IA 52244
Offers child care programs designed to meet the developmental needs of children.
1602 Washington Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Offers a variety of sports and physical education, summer program and other activities for youth. Rents a room for parties and events and offers volunteer opportunities.
454 South Joliet Street, Joliet, IL 60436
Provides a variety of camps for children, such as summer camp, PACT - Police and Children Together, Leaders of Tomorrow, Girls Rock, Kids in the Kitchen, Urban Farm, etc.
Rauner Center, 2200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness, water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132
Acting classes for adults and children of all ages, plus dance and voice classes. Summer camps and academies for youth; call for information on dates and age eligibility.
3136 Brockway Road, Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Provides discussions on friendships, confidence, self-esteem, mental health and positive female body image. The small groups develop a safe place for girls to talk openly and honestly about their feelings and life experiences.
1325 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Offers children a safe, warm, and nurturing environment, hot meals, and instructional time with adults. All children receive a kid-friendly food bag at the end of program nights. Bible classes, social activities, school support, and seasonal giveaways are also provided.
2651 Roberts Road, Iowa City, IA 52244
Offers child care programs designed to meet the developmental needs of children.
213 North Lake Street, Suite 103, Aurora, IL 60506
Offers before and after school care, and half-day and full-day care to children from low to moderate-income families. Provides experiences in areas of development vital to the early years.
STEAM (Science, Technology. Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) centered curriculum introduces children to problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision making, and more. The program provides children with nutritious meals and snacks, as well as healthy physical activity.
815 East 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.
812 University Street, Pella, IA 50219
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.