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Story time and activities for children.

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.

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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Self Defense Training
Boxing
Mentoring Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Offers community-based extracurricular programming for youth. Learning is through personalized, nature-focused projects, skill building classes, and experiences that foster relationships and critical thinking. Programs and educational classes are now offered year round.

Central College Pre-College Programs include the following:

The Upward Bound Program is designed to encourage participants to pursue post secondary education. It includes a six week summer program and a follow-up program during the regular school year. In the summer, students take classes designed to increase their skills and knowledge in key content areas needed for success in college. Older students may take some classes for college credit. High school credit may be earned in some circumstances. Field trips and cultural and social activities are provided. Tutoring is provided for any student and required for those earning less than a C in any academic course

The Talent Search Program is a program designed to encourage and motivate participants to pursue post secondary education. Career, financial aid, academic, and personal counseling is provided. Information on post secondary institutions, college applications, financial aid, career possibilities, course selection, ACT and SAT preparation, and study skills is available. Funds are available for tutoring and travel expenses to visit a post secondary institution. Field trips and cultural events are offered. Must be at least 12 years old and have potential for success in post secondary education

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.
Provides collaborative leadership and fundraising for health and human service programs assisting Jasper County, Iowa, residents. The grant cycle begins each October and funding is awarded in the following March. Full details are available at untiedwayofjaspercounty.org

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

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.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Music Instruction
Offers the Young Emerging Scientists program which provides STEM workshops where girls can learn using hands on experience. Each session is designed to challenge the participant to complete a project and links the work back to a STEM career. There are 8-10 STEM workshops within a year (2-3 in the Spring, 4 in the Summer and 2 in the Fall).

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.

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Boys/Girls Clubs
Youth Enrichment Programs

Provides a summer camp June - August, Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm. Elementary and Middle School ages ages 5-12.

Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.
Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.

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.

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.

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Hygiene
Youth Enrichment Programs
Babysitting Instruction
Personal Safety Education
Offers a wide variety of programs for youth.

Offers a program focusing on developing literacy skills, social/emotional learning, and the important academic and life transitions middle school students experience as they transition to high school. Designed for middle school students ages 13-16. Also creates opportunities for parent and student engagement.

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Boys/Girls Clubs
Tutoring Services
Youth Enrichment Programs
Literacy Programs

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 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.

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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Youth Enrichment Programs
Tutoring Services
Life Skills Education
Student Career Counseling
Mentoring Programs

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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Youth Enrichment Programs
Tutoring Services
Extended Child Care
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.

Provides a program for children and adolescents after school hours. Center staff helps students with their homework, including comprehensive reading lessons. The After-School Program will provide a nutritious meal and help children build character through arts and crafts and physical fitness programs.

Before and after school program provides arts, crafts, games, and an after school snack for elementary age children. Childcare is provided for days when there is no school. Children bring their own brown bag lunch.

Preschool for children 3-5 years old.

Summer program provides licensed childcare for elementary age children. Includes: arts, crafts, games, playground at the park and swimming two times per week. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided by HHS Summer Food Program. This program is seasonal from the end of school to the start of school.

Gym and meeting room rental.

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Child Care Centers
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers

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 Enrichment Programs
Youth Business Programs