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YMCA Outreach: Solutions & Acheivers | YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

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.

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Youth WORKS | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Provides violence prevention programs to help youth in the community. Services include activities that assist youth in making positive decisions in their lives and promote safer communities. The program often partners with area schools to provide presentations, educational curriculum, and resources to prevent bullying, dating violence, suicide, physical aggression, and delinquency among youth.

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SmART SySTEM | Talented Tenth Social Services

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.

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Indian Tribal Youth Services | United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.

Promotes the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and to help build a strong, unified, and self-reliant Native America through greater youth involvement. The heart of UNITY is its affiliated youth councils which are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, and urban organizations. The UNITY Network consists of more than 320 diverse youth councils in 35 states. Year round Youth leadership programs offer training, opportunities and experience to include National UNITY Council, Executive Committee, Earth Ambassadors, 25 Under 25 Leaders, Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative Peer Guides, Wellness Warriors and UNITY News.

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Tech Mentorship Program | Pi515

Offers a six-month immersive experience in computer science and critical thinking, led by industry professionals from partners like John Deere and Principal Financial. Students build a strong foundation in Python through hands-on coding and classroom instruction, collaborate with peers, and explore a wide range of careers in technology. Upon completion, students may earn 3 college credits.

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Summer Camps for Children of Air Force Personnel | Department of the Air Force - Child and Youth Programs

Provides a variety of summer camp options for the children of Air Force personnel.

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Parks and Recreation | Bolingbrook Park District

Park district with various programs and facilities youth activities and camps, environmental education, aquatics, dance, gymnastics, sports, special events, fitness, and teen and adult programming.

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Mentoring Programs | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

Matches adult volunteers with children who need a supportive adult in their life. The program recruits men and women who are willing to make a commitment to a child for at least one year. Volunteers spend 4 hours a month with a child, participating in activities of their choice throughout the community (going to the zoo, playing catch, or taking a walk). Staff members evaluate prospective volunteers for the qualities necessary to contribute to the healthy development of the child. A child is matched with a volunteer big brother, big sister, couple or family according to the child’s needs and the capabilities of the volunteer(s). Following the match, supervision is provided by the professional staff to assist the big brother, sister, couple or family in developing a strong positive relationship with the child.

SCHOOL BASED MENTORING offers adult volunteers the opportunity to meet with a child in their school for one hour a week during the school year. During that hour, the match spends time working on the child’s schoolwork, talking, and quite simply, building a friendship. Children are referred to this program by school personnel with parental approval.

SCHOOL BASED PLUS MENTORING is an extension of our School Based Mentoring. After three months in School Based Mentoring can join this program. School Based Plus allows Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet once a month outside the school setting. They are able to enjoy activities such as picinic at the park, going to sporting events, the movies, or any other activities they might enjoy together.

COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING allows individuals who are 18 or older to visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of 4 hours. Bigs spend time with their Littles participating in activities throughout the community. Whether its going to the zoo, playing catch, or just taking a walk, its a great chance to form a bond. The possibilities are endless for the growth of a new friendship. Community Based Mentoring also allows for Big Duo (two friends, co-workers, a husband and wife, etc.) or a Family Matches. Children are referred to this program by their parent or guardian.

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Circle | Together For Youth

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.

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Night LIFE (Leadership in a Fun Environment) | Banisters Leadership Academy

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.

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Teen REACH | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Offers structured activities and life skills education during after-school hours to help keep students out of trouble. Each REACH site offers academic enrichment, life skills education, adult mentoring (conflict resolution skills, peer support, etc.), recreational activities, and tutoring.

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Educational Assistance | Freedom for Youth Ministries

Offers reading, Literacy, and Homework help during after school programming for K-12th grade students.

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Parks and Recreation | Bolingbrook Park District

Park district with various programs and facilities youth activities and camps, environmental education, aquatics, dance, gymnastics, sports, special events, fitness, and teen and adult programming.

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Girls on the Run | Girls on the Run of Central Illinois

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.

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Summer Youth Development Day Programs | Boys and Girls Club of Central-Southwest Iowa

Provides a variety of summer activities for youth and teens. Activities include arts and crafts, a game room, free meal program, club technology center, fitness center, boys and girls sport activities and leagues and brain games. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.

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Youth Development Programs | Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, Inc.

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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Club and Societies | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Headquarters

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.

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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.

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Operation Purple for Military Families | National Military Family Association

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.

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Youth Leadership/Engagement | Project Everlast

Program designed for young people in the foster care system ages 14 through 25 who are interested in getting more involved in community advocacy, leadership and skill building, and social events.

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Steppers Cultural Arts Program | Step Into The Light

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 Activities | Salvation Army - Des Moines

Provides religious, character-building, and social activities in the neighborhood area for all ages. Youth activities are typically held on Wednesday evenings.

Recreation Club includes club activities, crafts, music, a senior citizen luncheon, and a women's club are held monthly.

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After School Program | Lighthouse

Drop-in after-school program for middle and high school-aged youth.  Provides a safe, supervised and nurturing environment for youth to participate in academic support, enrichment and recreational activities with a snack and an evening meal.  Youth cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and must demonstrate respect for others.  All services are provided without cost to youth.

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YMCA Outreach: Solutions & Acheivers | YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley

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.

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