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Information and referral. Translation and interpretation.

GED study materials and test resources.

Citizenship classes.

Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.

Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.

Domestic violence support group.

Food distribution.

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Food Pantries
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Language Interpretation
Citizenship Education
Language Translation
Youth Enrichment Programs
Ethnic Oriented Multipurpose Centers
Before and after school programs provide students a range of services including academic assistance from classroom teachers and a wide array of enrichment and recreation programs from a series of community partners in science, the arts, career awareness, character education, and more.

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 Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care

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.

Provides affordable services and activities to all youth.

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.

A youth development program that aims to increase at-risk children's physical fitness, self-esteem and social and cultural development through the arts. Through African American Social Dance, children have the opportunity to participate in a recreational activity that benefits them mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

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
Youth programs.

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

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Team Sports/Leagues
Y Facilities
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Therapeutic Exercise
Provides youth programming for middle and high school age youth in Central Iowa. The school based programs are currently available in select schools in the Des Moines School District. These are nine-month programs that are focused on volunteer service, leadership development, and giving students skills they need in order to be successful.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Youth Community Service Programs
Leadership Development

After-school partnership, encouraging and empowering girls in 4th-12th grades in understanding and exploring science, engineering, math, and related technology. The curriculum promotes these disciplines as girls explore skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. SMART Clubs champions the study and vocation of these technological fields.

Offered at specific schools in partnership with Lincoln Public Schools Community Learning Centers.

Offers educational, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for families including mentoring, community meal, and summer food program.

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Community Meals
Summer Food Service Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Mentoring Programs
After school and summer activities include STEM programming, music, art, culinary programming, photography, academic support, career readiness support, college visits, chess, lacrosse, basketball, soccer, rock climbing, and hiking.

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Day Camps
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Provides a comprehensive array of services to reduce barriers to school attendance and increase student engagement. Year-round services include the Community Coach Program an alternative to court involvement, detention, and out of school suspensions. The Youth Attendance Navigators address chronic absenteeism; the Whitney M. Young Jr. Academy provides college and career prep activities.

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Career Counseling
Student Career Counseling
Youth Enrichment Programs
Dropout Programs
College/University Entrance Support
Provides youth programs like an archery program and other recreational activities.
Provides after school programs for children K-5th grade in Dubuque and Western Dubuque.

VOICE is a group mentoring program offered to youth in grades 6-11. The program offers youth enrichment activities and curriculum on subjects such as personal development and leadership. Participants engage in books, games, art activities, field trips, and recreational activities. There are cohorts offered for all youth, and affinity cohorts for youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth.

An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

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

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Youth Centers

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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Literacy Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Child Guidance
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Brown Bag Food Programs
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Extended Child Care
English as a Second Language
Helps the schools, parents, and community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens. The program 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. The program identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.
Helps the schools, parents, and community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens. The program 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. The program identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.
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.