| Service Name | Description | Location | Program | Agency |
|---|
| 18 South Youth Center | 18 South Youth Center is a Christ centered youth outreach ministry in Red Lion, PA. Our mission is to provide a safe place for the teenagers of our community to spend time, and connect with caring adult mentors to act as a support system they otherwise may not have.
Thursday and Friday evenings: Free meal, video games, pool tables, snack bar and more
Monday After School: No Boys Allowed, snacks, life skills, bible study, art projects, games
Tuesday After School: Grub Club, free meal, games, bible study
Wednesday After School: No Girls Allowed, snacks, bible study, games, art projects
| York | 18 South Youth Center | 18 South Youth Center |
| After School Activities Partnerships | Provides after school program opportunities for students at preexisting after school locations. | Philadelphia | ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships - Philadelphia; Center City | ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships |
| Arts and Photography - Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | We enable young people to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of visual, tactile, and/or performing arts programs. We help young people to develop self expression and to acquire multicultural appreciation for artistic endeavors.
Fine Arts and Digital Photography are amongst the more popular art programs offered. Through these, Club members enjoy learning and experiencing the arts.
| Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation - Youth Enrichment Programs | The mission of the Asia Adams Save OUR Children Foundation is to empower children and youth (ages 4-24) to build healthy productive lives through education, advocacy and support. We encourage youth, particularly adolescent females, to improve self-awareness and esteem. OUR programs apply a holistic approach to help develop and maintain mental, emotional, physical and spiritual balance. We provide health education, as well as recreational and cultural programs to develop knowledge, resources and strategies for healthier lives. | Philadelphia | Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation, Inc. - Philadelphia; Germantown | Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation |
| ASPIRA of Pennsylvania - Youth Development Program | Youth Development Program has been designed to promote the participation of youth in developmental and motivational activities and to provide supportive services necessary for academic success and successful career achievement.
Services available include:
- To teach youths problem-solving techniques and its relevance to self-development and to organizational development effects on the student population.
- To provide concrete career and vocational counseling in determining their future goals.
- To institute a series of workshops, lectures and conferences that addresses their Bilingual/bicultural needs.
- To create and promote cultural awareness that instills a sense of pride and dignity in youngsters who are ashamed or have rejected their native heritage.
- To assist youth in attaining placement in vocational or career oriented employment opportunities and institutions of higher education. | Philadelphia | ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania - Phladelphia; Olney | ASPIRA of Pennsylvania |
| Be Proud Foundation - Day Treatment Program | The Be Proud Foundation's day treatment program serves Delaware County youth that are low to moderate risk. Licensed by the PA Department of Human Services, our program allows us to serve up to 16 children, male and female, ages 13 to 17. A referral for an 18-year-old can be submitted if they are a senior, expected to graduate and are a good fit with the existing group. Referrals to this program are made exclusively by Juvenile Court Probation Officers or Children and Youth Services Caseworkers.
The program focuses on serving youth who are:
•Truant
•Disruptive Behavior
•Frequently suspended from school
•Doing poorly, academically
•Expelled
•In need of intensive supervision and/or support
•Being considered for placement
•In need of community service hours
•Not complying with Probation or Children and Youth Services requirements
•Transitioning back from a placement facility and/or
The average length of client participation in the program is 6 to 9 months. The day treatment program operates six hours a day, Monday through Thursday and three hours on Fridays. The program typically begins the Thursday after Labor Day and ends during the third week of June. The program is conducted in our offices at 600 North Jackson Street in Media, PA. We begin transporting students from their homes to the program at 7 am and complete their transportation home by 4 pm.
Clients will be engaged in a variety of activities that may include:
*Transportation to after school appointments *Individualized and group academic education
*Positive behavioral program
*Social skills
*Career development and job search
*Field trips
*Team Building
*Referrals for other needed services, as needed *Individual and/or group counseling
*Supervised weekly community service
*Decision Making and Anger Management
Our overall goal is to assist clients in making positive changes so they can have a more productive lifestyle and transition back to their school district or graduate. Some of the criteria we use to measure participant success are: improvement in behavior; being on time; following the rules; managing behavior; increasing school attendance; improving academic effort and grades; and being promoted to the next grade or graduation. Weekly progress reports are completed and transmitted to the referring staff.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Clients receive 20+ hours per week of educational programming provided by a certified teacher from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. Clients must have an IQ of at least 70 and cannot require full-time special education support. Our academics are designed to enhance the clients’ academic skills, so they are better prepared to return to their school district. Our curriculum meets state standards and is delivered by group instruction; individual tutoring; digital media; field trips; and experiential learning.
Children and Youth Services
•CYS caseworker should first consult with their supervisor about a possible referral.
•The caseworker should then contact the Assistant Director, Karen Marchese, at Be Proud to discuss the child’s needs. Be Proud will obtain school records to determine if the child's’ educational needs can be met in the program.
•We will notify CYS whether the child is appropriate or not for admission.
•Once the referral is approved by CYS Resource Department, the Caseworker should contact Be Proud; transmit family service plan, up to date physical and immunization record, and recent evaluations.
•Be Proud will complete intake with client and parents/ guardians.
•We will notify CYS of child’s start date, and CYS will send a letter committing the client to the program.
Juvenile Probation
•Probation officer should contact Be Proud staff to provide basic information about the client.
•Probation officer transmits Court documents (Court summary, facesheet, and any recent evaluations).
•We will obtain school records to determine if the child's’ educational needs can be met in the program.
•We will contact Probation to inform them whether or not the child is appropriate for admission.
•We will complete intake with clients and parents/ guardians. (this can be done right before Court)
•Before admission, we must have a current physical and immunization record and be Court-ordered.
•Be Proud staff will notify probation officer immediately of the decision and start date.
•Probation will provide Be Proud with the Court order. | Delaware | The Be Proud Foundation - Delaware; Media | Be Proud Foundation |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties | Community-based mentoring program: Traditional youth mentoring program for children ages 6 to 13 years old, who are primarily from a single parent home. "Bigs" and "Littles" enjoy one-to-one outings and activities in the community. Youth who are enrolled in the program before age 13, may stay in the program until they are 18 years of age.
SMART Program: The school-based mentoring program SMART stands for Students and Mentors Achieving Results Together. The high school or college mentors in the program help their Littles do their homework, read stories, play games, eat snacks, and be a positive role-model and friend. The elementary students and mentors are paired one-on-one to get to know each other and to build a positive relationship.
For a list of participating schools, contact Donna at 717-843-0051.
Special Mentoring Programs: Includes African American mentoring, Hispanic mentoring, Native American mentoring and a mentoring program for children with parents in the military.
Amachi Program: A special mentoring program for children with a parent who is incarcerated.
| York | Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties | Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties |
| Boy Scouts of America - Cradle of Liberty Council - Administrative Services Relating to Support of Scouting Unit (Wayne) | Provides services to support scouting units. | Delaware | *Wayne Site - Roger S. Firestone Scouting Resource Center | Boy Scouts of America - Cradle of Liberty Council |
| Center for Champions | Center for Champions provides an after-school program for children from grades 1- 12th. Tutoring, homework help, mentoring, family advocacy and intervention, creative arts (dance) and life skills classes, field trips. | Dauphin | Center for Champions | Center for Champions |
| Character and Leadership Development Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Leadership Program is a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program. The goal of the program is to help boys and girls develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle, as well as acquire and maintain a positive self-concept, sound decision-making skills and mentor relationship. | Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center - After School Program | New Directions The New Directions Program started in January 2010 with a grant allocation from the Moody's foundation. The Program is a free academic skill building and recreational program offered by Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center. The Mission of the New Directions program is the following:-To help children in elementary and middle schools practice academic skills through tutoring and homework assistance.-To assist students in developing socialization and coping skills and in developing a positive self-image.-To build relationships between students, counselors, and parents to insure the attainment of each students goals.-To provide trips for incentives and the reinforce classroom learning. The Program runs through the school year on Monday-Thursday, from 4:00-6:00 PM. | Chester | Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center - Chester; West Chester | Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center |
| Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center - Youth Development | The Center is a community agency whose programmatic emphasis is directed towards the recreational, cultural, social and educational development of the Greater West Chester Area. Components include tutoring, fitness and health education, creative and performing arts classes, indoor and outdoor sports. The Center endeavors to be a multi-generational facility. The Center is a two-story facility containing a gymnasium, a multipurpose room seating 200, an auditorium, a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, and six bathrooms. The five-acre grounds encompass a playing field, playground, outdoor basketball court. The facility is available for rentals to large and small groups, for varying social and business occasions. | Chester | Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center - Chester; West Chester | Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center |
| Chester Education Foundation - Workforce Development | Provides a year-long School to Career program. Rising 10th to 12th graders who attend either Chester High School or Science and Discovery/Health Careers High School are matched with local employers who will provide the students with paid, part-time jobs. In addition, students are given year round academic support.
| Delaware | Chester Education Foundation - Delaware; Chester | Chester Education Foundation |
| Club Impact 2 | Club Impact 2 includes children from the neighborhood and church who are aged four through fourteen. We meet every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30pm for games, snacks, and more importantly, to learn about God and how God would have us to live. | Cumberland | Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church | Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church |
| Coad Group - Community Prevention | Through education, networking and linking of services and resources, The Coad Group's Community Prevention department is designed to support individuals, organizations and communities in developing and promoting healthy and substance-free lifestyles. Some of the services we offer to local communities include:
Information and Referral:
- Information and referral service regarding Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) through our 24 hour toll-free phone line 1-866-286-3767
- Free ATOD resource lending library with brochures, videos and curricula
- Pennsylvania Associate (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) Network Center
- Distribution coordination of The Exchange Newsletter, a quarterly publication of the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
Community Outreach
- Offers liaison and technical assistance services to Chester County community coalitions community groups and agencies by connecting resources, training and information
- Provide ATOD educational and informational services (speaking engagements and health fairs)
- Implements alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention/cessation efforts including: the youth development initiative to link all youth-driven tobacco prevention groups in Chester County; girls support groups to secondary school girls and Project Alert
Communities That Care (CTC)
Over and over again, we are reminded of the pressures, risks, stress, difficult and dangerous choices facing children and young people today. There has been a gradual and steady movement of concerned citizens and organizations coming together with the common goal of providing a rich, healthy environment that ensures that young people grow up with the character and competence needed to succeed in life. This common goal is being achieved throughout Chester County by utilizing a community building and planning model widely known as Communities That Care.
Communities That Care coalitions promote healthy youth development and work together to prevent and reduce youth behavioral and health problems including:
- Substance Abuse
- Delinquency
- Teen Pregnancy
- School Drop-Out
- Violence | Chester | *Main Site (Coad Group, The) | COAD Group |
| Coatesville Memorial Community Center - Youth Programs | Coatesville Memorial Community Center offers unique recreational and educational activities for Coatesville area youth. | Chester | *Main Site (Coatesville Memorial Community Center, Inc.) | Coatesville Memorial Community Center |
| Coatesville Youth Initiative - ServiceCorps Summer Service & Leadership Development Program | ServiceCorps combines an eight-week employment experience with a challenging life and leadership skills development curriculum. Provides an opportunity for young people to engage in community building activities and service projects. | Chester | Coatesville Youth Initiative - Chester; Coatesville | Coatesville Youth Initiative |
| Cobham Youth Program | Provides educational and recreational opportunities for youth and teens in a Christian setting throughout the year. | Warren | Cobham Youth Program | Cobham Youth Program |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos - E3 Center | E3 is a citywide, Philadelphia Youth Network initiative, aimed at helping out-of-school young adults’ ages 16 through 21 gain Education, Employment, and Empowerment skills. The E3 Program is designed to help out-of-school youth achieve educational, career and personal goals. Congreso’s E3 Center is one of four E3 Centers in Philadelphia serves about 200 students annually. Classes are held Monday-Thursday, in morning and afternoon sessions.
E3 Provides academic classes, Job Readiness Training and Work Exposure, Specific supports for transitioning to college and careers, Case Management and Empowerment | Philadelphia | E3 Power Center | Congreso de Latinos Unidos |
| Crusaders for Christ Church - Skills for Life | This is a year-round program for youth. Provides academic enrichment, life skills, learning projects, work experience, career exploration, social support services & counseling, as well as computer access. | Philadelphia | Crusaders for Christ Church - Philadelphia; West Philadelphia | Crusaders for Christ Church |
| Cub and Boy Scouting, Exploring and Venturing | Provides programming enhancing development of youth through teaching ethical values, decision making skills, seeking to combat hunger, drug abuse, child abuse, unemployment, and illiteracy. | Cumberland | Boy Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council | Boy Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council |
| Cunningham Community Center - Skills for Life | This is a year-round program for youth. Provides academic enrichment, life skills, learning projects, work experience, career exploration, social support services & counseling, as well as computer access. | Philadelphia | Cunningham Community Center - Philadelphia; North Philadelphia | Cunningham Community Center |
| Daniel J. Detwiler Phoenixville YMCA | Services include:
Day Camp
Exercise Classes
Extended Day Care
Recreational Activities/ Sports
Swimming Lessons
Wellness Program
Youth Development | Chester | PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM VALLEY YMCA DANIEL J. DETWILER PHOENIXVILLE YMCA | Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA Daniel J. Detwiler Phoenixville YMCA |
| Delaware Valley Community Health - Norristown Youth Development Coalition | The Norristown Youth Development Coalition (NYDC). The NYDC was created to promote and facilitate collaboration among community agencies, organizations, and stakeholders regarding a community based response to youth development, particularly for youth between the ages of 12 - 18 in the Municipality of Norristown. Montgomery County O.I.C. is the lead agency for the coalition that offers information on youth services ages 12 - 18. | Montgomery | Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center - Montogmery; Norristown | Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center |
| Delaware Valley Community Health - NYDC Chosen Ones | Through leadership and innovation, the Norristown Youth Development Coalition (NYDC) Chosen Ones will build collaboration and partnerships with other youth organizations within the Norristown area, to initiate opportunities for unification and growth amongst our diverse population. | Montgomery | Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center - Montogmery; Norristown | Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center |
| Downingtown Area Communities that Care - After School Mentoring Program | The BIGS After School Mentoring Program is a collaboration between the Downingtown Area School District, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Brandywine Area YMCA, Bishop Shanahan High School, and Downingtown Area CTC. It is a peer to peer mentoring program that matches high school students with elementary school students. We initiated this program in the Spring of 2002. The program is currently being offered at six Downingtown Area School District Elementary Schools. | Chester | DOWNINGTOWN AREA COMMUNITIES THAT CARE | Downingtown Area Communities that Care |
| Downingtown Area Communities that Care - Youth Development | These officers perform multiple roles in the schools. They are educators, teaching prevention curriculums in grades K-12 as well as interfacing with teachers in social studies, language arts, math and science. They serve as mediators, counselors, and resource personnel for parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members. The partnerships these officers have made with municipal leaders, school officials, community members, businesses and the other police departments have been working examples to our youth of the importance and merit of cooperative efforts and relationship building. The School Resource Officers work to prevent criminal incidents from occurring inside the school and in our community, provide greater security in our schools, build positive relationships between young people and law enforcement, allow school administrators and teacher to focus their efforts on education, insure that criminal infractions are dealt with equitably and provide improved communication between municipal police departments.Currently, a Uwchlan Township Police Officer serves as SRO in Downingtown High School East and Lionville Middle School and a Downingtown Borough Police Officer serves as SRO in Downingtown High School West and Downingtown Middle School. | Chester | DOWNINGTOWN AREA COMMUNITIES THAT CARE | Downingtown Area Communities that Care |
| Educating Communities for Parenting - Youth Development Programs | Youth Development Programs provide parenting and non-parenting youth a venue for accessing their personal circumstances, exploring their own issues of wellness and self-care, and participating in the healthy development of themselves by controlling and eliminating abusive and damaging behaviors:
- Power to Parent
Pregnant and parenting teen classes cover such topics as child development, nurturing techniques, positive methods of discipline, stress and anger management, healthy communications, goal setting, life skills, self-esteem, advocacy, and building healthy support networks.
- Empowerment Zone
Classes assist to enhance levels of performance and improve how youth and teens progress in school, develop life skills and practice non-violent behavior. Participants are encouraged to engage in more positive interactions with facilitators and develop healthy relationships with their families and friends. Courses are designed to empower participants, encourage leadership and address social and life skill development, and to increase personal responsibility and healthy behaviors. | Philadelphia | Educating Communities for Parenting - Philadelphia; Center City | Educating Communities for Parenting |
| Education and Career Development Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | We enable young people to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, apply leaning to everyday situations and embrace technology to optimize employability. We enable youth to develop aspirations for the future through career and educational enhancement.
POWER Hour, our homework and tutoring program, is another activity in this area. Immediately after school, youth are given time to study, read, or finish homework with the help of staff and volunteers. Our computer lab is staffed by an area substitute teacher.
| Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Employment and Training Services of Fulton County - Youth Education Services | Various adult career services to aid with job preparation and obtaining employment. Also provides youth services including Individual Referral, Youth Literacy, Dropout Prevention Program, Youth Support Services. | Fulton | Employment and Training Services of Fulton County - Program | Employment and Training Services of Fulton County |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers - Teens 4 Good Program | Teens 4 Good is a Federation of Neighborhood Centers program that builds long-term, working relationships with promising students attending Philadelphia’s public high schools, beginning in the ninth grade. The Teens 4 Good program provides high school students with the skills, confidence and support needed to enter and complete college, attain and sustain challenging jobs, perform effectively in the workplace, and make choices that lead to successful and meaningful lives. Teens 4 Good provides students with a year-round curriculum of character, leadership, teamwork and life skills development, one-on-one mentoring, career exploration, cultural opportunities, and hands-on entrepreneurial activities through a teen-run gardening, nutrition and health business. The mission statement created by the teens is, "To make a difference in the world by inspiring all teens to give back to their communities. Teens were put in this world for a reason, and we are here to help them realize that they have the power and the responsibility to create a positive future."
Through hands-on educational activities, youth learn practical skills about how to create, build and sustain a socially responsible business. They learn how to: plant, nurture, harvest, package, and distribute vegetables, herbs and fruit; 2) sell produce and garden related products (i.e. cookbooks, calendars) to local communities, restaurants and stores; 3) design and conduct nutrition programs; 4) design marketing materials (i.e. website, newsletters, brochures); 5) manage finances; 6) communicate effectively; 7) apply character strengths to solve problems; and 8) build healthy relationships through teamwork, networking, sales presentations, and customer service.
Teens 4 Good will expand to five regions of Philadelphia, each housing a Youth Entrepreneurship Incubator. The 5 regions will serve all of Philadelphia’s inner city high schools and will serve as a national model that can be replicated in other cities. | Philadelphia | Federation of Neighborhood Centers - Philadelphia; Center City | Federation of Neighborhood Centers |
| God's Promise | Biblically based Christian Youth Ministry Sunday mornings for the 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 10:00 AM.
This ministry deals with realitites our chidren/youth face. | Dauphin | Kingdom Embassy | Kingdom Embassy |
| Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services | Offers housing counseling, emergency energy assistance, food banks, language services, and substance abuse management to individuals of Asian heritage. | Philadelphia | Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services - Philadelphia; Olney | Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services |
| Greater Philadelphia Health Action - Child Development Program - Woodland | Our Woodland Academy Child Development Center provides day care and youth services for children and families in Philadelphia, specifically in the Southwest section of our city. Serving children between the ages of six weeks and 14 years, our goal is to offer services that are both enriching and stimulating in a safe environment, and provide a safe passage for children to develop into adulthood.
Our after-school "Youth Services Program," located in a newly renovated wing of the center, houses a computer lab, art room, library and a large multi-purpose room. Music, art, and ceramics are some of the enrichment activities children can participate in as part of the after-school program.
Woodland Academy is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Philadelphia | Woodland Academy Child Development Center (Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.) | Greater Philadelphia Health Action |
| Halifax Youth Center | After-school program for middle school and high school students. | Dauphin | Halifax United Methodist Church | Halifax United Methodist Church |
| Health and Life Skills-Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | We develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals and develop the skills to live successfully as self-sufficient, contributing adults. We develop ways to help young people achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles.
SMART Moves, our drug and alcohol prevention education program, is the prime instruction piece in this area. The Club sub-contracts with the Lackawanna County Commission on Drug & Alcohol to implement this program. Another program is the Get Real About Violence Program (GRAV)
This program is geared for Club members ages 6-13. The program teaches students skills to be healthy by showing them how to maintain self-control when tempted by violence, resolve conflicts without violence, and prevent or avoid situations by using self control. In addition, a variety of personal hygiene and safety programs, health fairs, and other wellness activities are offered to Club members. | Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Heritage Cathedral | YOUTH PROGRAMS
PRAYER CENTER
ADDITIONAL SITE:
HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY
201 2ND STREET
WRIGHTSVILLE, PA 17368
(717) 252-9700 | York | Heritage Cathedral | Heritage Cathedral |
| Hidden Valley Scout Reservation | Overnight and day camping from June to August. Activities include hiking, boating, cooking, and archery. Winter weekend rental of facilities to the community. | Cumberland | Hidden Valley Scout Camp | Boy Scouts of America, New Birth of Freedom Council |
| In His Eyes Outreach - Youth Program | The D.A.K.M.A.K. Program works with children who have one or both parents incarcerated. We provide workshops, recreation and mentors. Its a 2 hour session that meets bimonthly at the Greater Norristown PAL Center | Montgomery | In His Eyes Outreach - Montgomery; Norristown | In His Eyes Outreach |
| Jennersville YMCA | Services include:
Group Exercise
Aerobics Aquatic Exercise
BodyPump
Group Cycling
Kickboxing
Older Adult Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Yoga
Pilates
Zumba
School Aged Childcare Care
Early Learning Childcare
Summer Day Camp
Adult and Youth Adult Classes
Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Preschool Enrichment Classes
Swim Team
Group Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
Saturday Night Lights
Leaders Club
Parent’s Night Out
Ellis Lifeguarding Class
Youth and Adult Theater
Nutrition Consulting
Birthday Parties
7th Grade Initiative
Family Movie Nights
Glee Club
Karate Classes
Dance Classes
Tumbling Classes
Safe Sitter Classes
Youth and Government
Kettle Bell Classes
TRX Classes
Wellness Checkups | Chester | YMCA of the Brandywine Valley - Chester; Jennersville | YMCA of the Brandywine Valley |
| Joshua House Office | At-risk youth mentoring organization. The Joshua Group is a mentoring program for teenage youth. The program offers the following services: Educational support; Job searching skills; GED certificate training, goal setting; PA drivers license training; and guidance in implementing skills necessary for independent living plans.
| Dauphin | Joshua Group | Joshua Group |
| Kennett Area Park & Recreation Board | Offers programs including:
Adult Co-Ed Softball Leagues
Jr. Basketball league
Summer Camp Program
Boys and Girls Lacrosse
Soccer Programs
Volleyball Program
High School Spring Basketball league
Summer Basketball
Field Hockey and Volleyball Clinics
Fall Field Hockey program
Golf Clinic
Mushroom Festival 5K Race
KAPRB Summer Cross Country Race | Chester | KENNETT AREA PARK & RECREATION BOARD | Kennett Area Park and Recreation Board |
| Kennett Area YMCA | Services include:
Group Exercise
Personal Training
School Aged Childcare Care
Montessori
Camp
Special Needs Abilities Programming
Arts & Humanities
Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Preschool Enrichment
Swim Team
Swim Lessons
Saturday Night Lights
Parent’s Night Out
Ellis Lifeguarding Class
Skate Park
Adventure Tower
Nutrition Consulting
Birthday Parties
7th Grade Initiative | Chester | YMCA of the Brandywine Valley - Chester; Kennett Square | YMCA of the Brandywine Valley |
| Kids' Club | Faith-based recreation and values education. Free meal for children followed by group singing, Bible lessons and activity time. | Dauphin | Brethren Community Ministries | Brethren Community Ministries |
| Labor of Love - Turning the Hearts Basketball League | Church basketball league operated in order to reach inner city youth with a competitive, faith-based recreational opportunity. | Monroe | Labor of Love | Labor of Love |
| Leadership York, Community Leadership Programs | Board Development-Training for non-profit agency executive directors and their governing board of directors.
Executive Connections-A community education course for CEOs, vice presidents, and managers who are new to the area or new to their leadership role and looking to expand their connection to the community. The program connects participants with York County’s key leaders, services, and culture. We offer discounted rates for spouses/partners. Runs March through May (five sessions).
Future Leaders of York- High school sophomores and juniors learn to become lifelong, responsible, active participants in their hometown community. Runs September through May.
Leadership for Diverse Schools- Designed for educators and staff. Educators learn to interact more effectively with diverse populations of students, parents, and colleagues.
Leadership Training Program-A nine-month, experiential course on York County history and community issues. Participants fine-tune their leadership skills, enhance their knowledge, and receive guidance in choosing and applying for a board, elected, or appointed position. Provides access to additional opportunities for partnerships and new business relationships. Runs September through May.
Mentorship York- Consider this program when you are at a critical point in your career and recognize the value of working with an established leader. A program that matches emerging leaders one-on-one with other, seasoned community leaders. | York | Leadership York | Leadership York |
| Leaders in Training - United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Program to serve teens at risk of destructive behaviors. Through a 38-week curriculum and less intensive summer program, participants learn the skills necessary to accomplish their goals and remain committed to their communities. Graduates of the Leaders in Training demonstrate higher levels of self-esteem and cooperation, and 95% of our participants progress to the next grade level, graduate, or move on to either secondary education or the job market. | Lackawanna | Youth Programs | United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania |
| Lebanon Valley Family YMCA - Freer Family Community Youth Center | The Lebanon Valley Family YMCA has a FREE Youth Center for children who are in or entering 6th-12th grade. Children do not have to have a YMCA membership to attend. The program offers encouragement, fun, and leadership in our community. Program and facilities include homework help, video and table games, supervised gym games, healthy cooking classes, and special events. Coming in 2017 - a Community Garden | Lebanon | Lebanon Valley Family YMCA A.L. Hanford Center | Lebanon Valley Family YMCA |
| Lionville Community YMCA | Services include:
Full Day Childcare
Infant & Toddler Care
Full-Day Preschool
School Age Child Care
Kindergarten Wrap Around Care
Art Classes
Preschool Art
Preschool Music
Pottery
Elementary Start To Art
Elementary Cartooning
Teen Sewing
Middle School Art
Adult Pottery
Swim Lessons
Parent Child Swim Lessons
Teen and Adult Swim Lessons
Sports Leagues - Soccer & Basketball)
Youth Sports Instructions (Tiny Tumbers, Intro to Sports, T-Ball, Beginner Pee Wee Soccer, Youth Soccer
Tennis
Fencing
Basketball
Martial Arts
Open Doors
Personal Training
Communities That Care | Chester | LIONVILLE COMMUNITY YMCA | Lionville Community YMCA |
| Lionville Youth Association | Offers intramural and travel sports for the youth of the Downingtown Area School District. | Chester | LIONVILLE YOUTH ASSOCIATION | Lionville Youth Association |
| Mission Empower - Youth ENVISION | A yearlong program where youth ages 14 through high school graduation learn how to be their own advocate, engage more fully with their high school to get the most out of their educational experience, and to prepare for a successful high school graduation career and/or college ready. Components of the program include: leadership development activities, empowering trainings, one-to-one mentoring, and service opportunities for youth to give back to their community. | Erie | Mission Empower - Erie | Mission Empower |
| Neighborhoods United | EMERGENCY REFERRALS SERVICE FOR FOOD, HOUSING, CLOTHING AND TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN TAKING BACK THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY ORGANIZING AGAINST CRIME AND DRUGS.
CONDUCTS ANTI-DRUG MARCHES.
COORDINATES THE "TREND" PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WHICH MEETS AT THE 327 REINECKE PLACE, MON, TUES, WED, THURS 3 - 5 PM.
SPONSORS SUMMER SAFE KIDS PROGRAM.
| York | Neighborhoods United | Neighborhoods United |
| New Creation Community Church at Emig Mill | Upward sports program for children in 1st through 6th grade. $75 per child. Open to anyone. Call Randy Ball at 676-1928 for more information. | York | New Creation Community Church at Emig Mill | New Creation Community Church at Emig Mill |
| New Vision Youth and Community Center - Youth Services | To provide social services for Asian-American youth and their family. To assist families in crisis through intervention and counseling. To establish community based social service programs that will improve the quality of life for inner city youth.
| Montgomery | New Vision Youth and Community Center - Montgomery; Glenside | New Vision Youth and Community Center |
| Norris Square Civic Association - After School Program | Provides academic, recreation and cultural activities. Norris Square's homework club provides homework assistance, computer games, sporting events, and monthly trips. Snacks are provided. | Philadelphia | Norris Square Community Alliance - Philadelphia; North Philadelphia | Norris Square Community Alliance |
| Northern Children's Services - School Reintegration (RETI-WRAP) | The RETI-Wrap program connects the Department of Human Services-funded reintegration network and the Philadelphia School District’s Re-entry Transition Initiative (RETI-WRAP). Supports children returning from delinquent placement transition back into regular school and community settings. | Philadelphia | Northern Home for Children - Philadelphia; East Falls | Northern Children's Services |
| Northern Children's Services - School Reintegration (RETI-WRAP) - Chester | The RETI-Wrap program connects the Department of Human Services-funded reintegration network and the Philadelphia School District’s Re-entry Transition Initiative (RETI-WRAP). Supports children returning from delinquent placement transition back into regular school and community settings. | Delaware | Northern Children's Services - Chester | Northern Children's Services |
| Octorara Communities That Care - Across Ages | Across Ages is a mentoring program that pairs middle school students with adults fifty and above. The program helps build youth's sense of personal responsibility for self and community through mentoring, community services, social competence training, and family activities. | Chester | *Main Site (Octorara Communities That Care) | Octorara Communities That Care |
| Octorara YMCA Programs | YMCA Programs are committed to helping families learn, grow and thrive by providing fitness and wellness programs for adults and recreation and enrichment activities for kids and teens. | Chester | *Main Site (Octorara Ymca) | YMCA of Greater Brandywine - Octorara YMCA |
| Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center YMCA - Youth Development | The Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center has a gymnasium, childcare room, fitness center, indoor turf field and YPAL social room. It also offers exercise classes, dance, art, gymnastics, sports, personal trainers, and a free after-school program for families who qualify. | Chester | OSCAR LASKO YOUTH PROGRAM CENTER YMCA | Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center YMCA |
| Oxford Area Youth Cabin | Helps improve boys' citizenship and leadership. Provides outdoor program. | Chester | OXFORD AREA YOUTH CABIN | Oxford Area Youth Cabin |
| Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association - Youth Development | Current youth programs include mentoring, after school, and summer programs. Programs include art, music, reading and recreational programming as well as various family events to highlight accomplishments of participating youth. In addition, provides focused violence prevention and conflict mediation activities and strategies. | Philadelphia | Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association - Philadelphia; Oxford Circle | Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association |
| Penn State Cooperative Extension - 4-H Youth Development | 4-H is a leadership based educational program for youth ages 8-19. Programming is conducted by volunteers in both club settings and school/after-school settings.
Opportunities include:
- Animal science
- Plant science
- Family and consumer sciences
- Botanical Research
- Zoology/Wildlife Biology Research
- Youth Agricultural Programs
- Leadership Developement skills | Montgomery | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Montgomery; Collegeville | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Montgomery County |
| Penn State Cooperative Extension - 4-H Youth Development - Chester County | Empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. | Chester | PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Chester County |
| Penn State Cooperative Extension - In-formal Education | Responds to consumer questions on a variety of topics. Conducts classes for public and industry, distributes educational printed materials. 4-H youth development club opportunities and curriculum for in-school and out of school settings. Also available are dissemination of educational information through workshops, printed materials and individual assistance to adults and youth. | Montgomery | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Montgomery; Collegeville | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Montgomery County |
| People For People - What Matters Most Campaign | In partnership with Urban Family Council (www.urbanfamilycouncil.org) we promote abstinence until marriage. We seek to encourage youth to delay sexual activity until marriage which will increase the likelihood of healthier young people, marriages, and families in our community. Our goal is to impact at least 15% or more of Philadelphia’s youth population with the message of delaying sexual activity. In order to accomplish this we have gone into middle and high schools, as well as youth organizations and churches to teach abstinence until marriage via the WAIT (Why Am I Tempted) training curriculum www.waittraining.org. Some of the middle schools include Hill Freedman, Leeds and Wilson, etc. Some of the high schools include Olney, Simon Gratz, Bartram, and Kensington | Philadelphia | People for People, Inc. - North Broad Street | People For People |
| Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League | Services include:
Babysitting classes
Boxing
Golf Clinics
Wrestling | Chester | PHOENIXVILLE AREA POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE | Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League |
| Pocono Family YMCA - Youth Development | Services for youth include teen programming, childcare services, team sport participation, swimming lessons, swim team, arts and music programming and day camps. | Monroe | Pocono Family YMCA | Pocono Family YMCA |
| Police Athletic League - After School Program - Norristown | Offers recreational opportunities and activites for area youth.
Activites/Opportunities Include :
- Open gym on Mondays and Fridays
- Homework Help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- After school and evening reading help
| Montgomery | Police Athletic League - Norristown - Montgomery; Norristown | Police Athletic League -Norristown |
| Police Athletic League of Greater West Chester | Services include:
Drop-In Program
Summer Program
Gold Club program(Members only)
Computer lessons
Girls Self Esteem workshops
Reading program
Boys Life Skills workshops
Karate
Cultural Explorers
Dance
Artastic
Swimming lessons
Field tripsBoxing | Chester | POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF GREATER WEST CHESTER | Police Athletic League of Greater West Chester |
| Police Athletic League of Philadelphia - Youth Programs | Athletics:
- Baseball and Softball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Double-Dutch
- Dance Program
- Indoor Soccer
- Flag Football
- Junior Golf
- Gymnastics
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- Track and Field
Education:
- Computer Education Program & Computer Labs
- College and Career Fair
- PAL Day at City Hall
- Homework Clubs
- Literacy Programs
- PAL Scholarships
- Positive Images — Girls Self-Esteem Building Program
- Field Trips
- The PAL Challenge
- Spelling Bee
- 24 Math Challenge
- Mural Arts Program
Special Events and Activities:
- PAL Night at the Phillies
- PAL Night at the Sixers
- PAL Day at City Hall
- Live Entertainment (theater / shows)
- Billiards - Foosball - Ping-Pong - Table Tennis
- Clinics - Tours - Exhibitions
- Chess Clubs
- Fright Night at Eastern State Prison | Philadelphia | Police Athletic League of Philadelphia - Philadelphia; Port Richmond | Police Athletic League of Philadelphia |
| Rappin' with the Reverend | Purpose is to help young people make wise and concise decisions, to give them a support group to assist them in troubling situations and to show them that someone cares.
| York | Bethlehem Baptist Church | Bethlehem Baptist Church |
| Red Lion Youth Center | Recreational services for Red Lion Youth such as dances, concerts, and pool tournaments | York | Red Lion Youth Center | Red Lion Youth Center |
| Resources for Human Development - Human Service Programs | Offers a variety of programs addressing the following issues and populations:
- Intellectual disabilities
- Behavioral health
- Addiction recovery
- Homelessness prevention and services
- Women and children
- Family health and counseling
- Youth development
- Returning citizens
- Economic development
- Employment and training
- Veterans issues
- Nonprofit incubator
- Outsider art | Philadelphia | Resources for Human Development - Philadelphia; East Falls | Resources for Human Development |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center - Nature Clubs | Exploring nature is a delight when it's a family affair! Our weekly nature clubs offer young students a fun learning experience that will be sure to kindle a life-long love of nature. This program runs throughout the year with each week focusing on a different theme from seasons to tortoises to life underground. Stories, hikes, live animals, crafts, and hands-on lessons will make learning come to life! | Montgomery | Riverbend Environmental Education Center - Montgomery; Gladwyne | Riverbend Environmental Education Center |
| Rooted Youth Ministry | Games, fun, food, and Bible Discussion | Cumberland | Newburg First Church of God | Newburg First Church of God |
| School & Youth Programs | LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY'S SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAM | Dauphin | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) |
| Spark Philadelphia - Spark Program | Students participate in school and workplace-based fall Spark Labs where they work on 8 critical professional skills. In the spring, students are matched with mentors and they continue to work on their professional skills and complete an interest-driven project. | Philadelphia | Spark Philadelphia - Philadelphia; Center City | Spark Philadelphia |
| Sports, Fitness and Recreation-Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | We encourage youth to develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and positive social and interpersonal skills. We stress teamwork and cooperation within a competitive athletic environment. We encourage participation and fair play in all young people. | Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Sullivan County 4-H | Scholarship programs for day camps and other county events allows 4-H members to increase life skills by becoming independent, develop leadership skills, teach others the skills they learned through their 4-H projects.
All of the scholarships are used to defray the cost of attending regional, district, and state events so members and their families does not feel the financial burden of attending these educational events. This also aids families who send multiple children to our events. The member enrollment fee scholarship allows any child to participate in 4-H in Sullivan County without having to pay the enrollment fee. This allows us to reach as many youth as possible and prevent financial hardships for families. Full scholarships for events are available for families who would face hardships by paying even a portion of the fee. | Sullivan | Sullivan County 4-H | Penn State Cooperative Extension - Sullivan County |
| Teenshop - Summer Leadership Conference | Teenshop's annual residential Summer Leadership Conference is held on the campus of Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Through an innovative series of workshops, the rising seniors are afforded the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, learn the pathways to success from outstanding professionals, prepare for real-life on campus, and develop new friendships.
A unique aspect of our Conference is that each girl's participation is paid for by a successful working woman who will also mentor the teen during her senior year in high school.
| Philadelphia | Teenshop, Inc. - Philadelphia; Center City | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Summer Leadership Conference - Grace | Teenshop's annual residential Summer Leadership Conference is held on the campus of Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Through an innovative series of workshops, the rising seniors are afforded the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, learn the pathways to success from outstanding professionals, prepare for real-life on campus, and develop new friendships.
A unique aspect of our Conference is that each girl's participation is paid for by a successful working woman who will also mentor the teen during her senior year in high school.
| Philadelphia | Grace Teenshop | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Summer Leadership Conference - Mount Carmel | Teenshop's annual residential Summer Leadership Conference is held on the campus of Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Through an innovative series of workshops, the rising seniors are afforded the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, learn the pathways to success from outstanding professionals, prepare for real-life on campus, and develop new friendships.
A unique aspect of our Conference is that each girl's participation is paid for by a successful working woman who will also mentor the teen during her senior year in high school.
| Philadelphia | Mount Carmel Teenshop | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Summer Leadership Conference - Zion | Teenshop's annual residential Summer Leadership Conference is held on the campus of Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Through an innovative series of workshops, the rising seniors are afforded the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, learn the pathways to success from outstanding professionals, prepare for real-life on campus, and develop new friendships.
A unique aspect of our Conference is that each girl's participation is paid for by a successful working woman who will also mentor the teen during her senior year in high school.
| Philadelphia | Zion Teenshop | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Youth Development | In 1985 while working full-time as a television news personality at Philadelphia's CBS affiliate, Eleanor Jean Hendley wanted to make a positive difference in the community by developing a program to empower adolescent girls. As a former New Jersey public school educator who created and directed an award-winning after school dance program for girls, Ms. Hendley knew first hand how enrichment activities help students achieve and builds self-esteem.
Then as now, the Teenshop program, which officially began on June 15th, was an innovative series of workshops, field trips, college tours, and community service projects. It was also designed to encourage academic excellence and promote abstinence, so membership was limited to students thirteen to eighteen who were not parents. Workshops were held every two weeks on Saturday mornings from September to June, and the adult presenters were experts in their diverse fields, including arts and culture, money management, social graces, and health and fitness.
Interest in Teenshop quickly grew and adults soon inquired about starting affiliated chapters. Ms. Hendley had never considered expanding Teenshop, and had only planned the program as an activity for girls at her former church home. But after years of repeated requests, a new chapter was formed in 1990. There are currently four Philadelphia chapters and one in Los Angeles, California, each under the leadership of five dedicated female volunteers. More than one hundred and twenty-five girls enroll annually and ALL graduates attend college or pursue other education. Through the years numerous Teenshop alumnae, now successful working women, have come back to work in leadership positions in their former chapters. | Philadelphia | Teenshop, Inc. - Philadelphia; Center City | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Youth Development - Grace | In 1985 while working full-time as a television news personality at Philadelphia's CBS affiliate, Eleanor Jean Hendley wanted to make a positive difference in the community by developing a program to empower adolescent girls. As a former New Jersey public school educator who created and directed an award-winning after school dance program for girls, Ms. Hendley knew first hand how enrichment activities help students achieve and builds self-esteem.
Then as now, the Teenshop program, which officially began on June 15th, was an innovative series of workshops, field trips, college tours, and community service projects. It was also designed to encourage academic excellence and promote abstinence, so membership was limited to students thirteen to eighteen who were not parents. Workshops were held every two weeks on Saturday mornings from September to June, and the adult presenters were experts in their diverse fields, including arts and culture, money management, social graces, and health and fitness.
Interest in Teenshop quickly grew and adults soon inquired about starting affiliated chapters. Ms. Hendley had never considered expanding Teenshop, and had only planned the program as an activity for girls at her former church home. But after years of repeated requests, a new chapter was formed in 1990. There are currently four Philadelphia chapters and one in Los Angeles, California, each under the leadership of five dedicated female volunteers. More than one hundred and twenty-five girls enroll annually and ALL graduates attend college or pursue other education. Through the years numerous Teenshop alumnae, now successful working women, have come back to work in leadership positions in their former chapters. | Philadelphia | Grace Teenshop | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Youth Development - Mount Carmel | In 1985 while working full-time as a television news personality at Philadelphia's CBS affiliate, Eleanor Jean Hendley wanted to make a positive difference in the community by developing a program to empower adolescent girls. As a former New Jersey public school educator who created and directed an award-winning after school dance program for girls, Ms. Hendley knew first hand how enrichment activities help students achieve and builds self-esteem.
Then as now, the Teenshop program, which officially began on June 15th, was an innovative series of workshops, field trips, college tours, and community service projects. It was also designed to encourage academic excellence and promote abstinence, so membership was limited to students thirteen to eighteen who were not parents. Workshops were held every two weeks on Saturday mornings from September to June, and the adult presenters were experts in their diverse fields, including arts and culture, money management, social graces, and health and fitness.
Interest in Teenshop quickly grew and adults soon inquired about starting affiliated chapters. Ms. Hendley had never considered expanding Teenshop, and had only planned the program as an activity for girls at her former church home. But after years of repeated requests, a new chapter was formed in 1990. There are currently four Philadelphia chapters and one in Los Angeles, California, each under the leadership of five dedicated female volunteers. More than one hundred and twenty-five girls enroll annually and ALL graduates attend college or pursue other education. Through the years numerous Teenshop alumnae, now successful working women, have come back to work in leadership positions in their former chapters. | Philadelphia | Mount Carmel Teenshop | Teenshop |
| Teenshop - Youth Development - Zion | In 1985 while working full-time as a television news personality at Philadelphia's CBS affiliate, Eleanor Jean Hendley wanted to make a positive difference in the community by developing a program to empower adolescent girls. As a former New Jersey public school educator who created and directed an award-winning after school dance program for girls, Ms. Hendley knew first hand how enrichment activities help students achieve and builds self-esteem.
Then as now, the Teenshop program, which officially began on June 15th, was an innovative series of workshops, field trips, college tours, and community service projects. It was also designed to encourage academic excellence and promote abstinence, so membership was limited to students thirteen to eighteen who were not parents. Workshops were held every two weeks on Saturday mornings from September to June, and the adult presenters were experts in their diverse fields, including arts and culture, money management, social graces, and health and fitness.
Interest in Teenshop quickly grew and adults soon inquired about starting affiliated chapters. Ms. Hendley had never considered expanding Teenshop, and had only planned the program as an activity for girls at her former church home. But after years of repeated requests, a new chapter was formed in 1990. There are currently four Philadelphia chapters and one in Los Angeles, California, each under the leadership of five dedicated female volunteers. More than one hundred and twenty-five girls enroll annually and ALL graduates attend college or pursue other education. Through the years numerous Teenshop alumnae, now successful working women, have come back to work in leadership positions in their former chapters. | Philadelphia | Zion Teenshop | Teenshop |
| The Garage Community and Youth Center - Youth Development - Kennett Square | The Garage provides tutoring, drop-in homework help, mentoring, service opportunities and recreational opportunities for middle and high school students. | Chester | THE GARAGE KENNETT SQUARE | Garage Community and Youth Center |
| The Garage Community and Youth Center - Youth Development - West Grove | The Garage provides tutoring, drop-in homework help, mentoring, service opportunities and recreational opportunities for middle and high school students. | Chester | THE GARAGE WEST GROVE | Garage Community and Youth Center |
| Transportation-Shuttle Program-Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | The Boys & Girls Clubs’ After School Shuttle Program is a program where the Club provides transportation for a Club member directly from school to the Club daily. In addition, transportation is provided to the Club for any planned or unplanned early dismissals. Once at the Club, the children are fed, given help with their homework, and are provided with a variety of supervised activities in which to participate. Once the program is over at 5:30 p.m., the children may continue to participate in our Core Program, which runs until 8:00 p.m. for those ages 10 and under or 8:45 p.m. for those ages 11 and older. | Lackawanna | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA | Boys and Girls Club of NEPA |
| Trinity United Methodist Church Hummelstown - Promised Land After School Program | After-school program on Wednesdays from September through February
Includes snack, recreation, music, Bible lesson, crafts and a healthy meal | Cambria | Trinity United Methodist Church Hummelstown | Trinity United Methodist Church Hummelstown |
| Triskeles Foundation - Youth Development | Young people want to be part of a sustainable world, a healthy world, one that has hope for a long and positive future. Triskeles gives them experiences that help them learn to create a healthy future for themselves and for others.
Our programs offer opportunities for youth to engage in interesting and educational activities from kindergarten through high school. Healthy eating and nutrition, organic gardening, leadership, community service, entrepreneurship, eco-literacy, and mentoring younger children—all these are integral parts of our Pennsylvania programs.
In these programs, youth work beside adults and peers who are committed to creating a world where the Triple Bottom Line values of Prosperity, People, and Planet are the measure of success. | Chester | *Main Site (The Triskeles Foundation) | Triskeles Foundation |
| Upper Main Line YMCA Programs | YMCA Program memberships help lead a healthier life by building relationships and providing a way for members to be part of your community. A YMCA membership also sets members on a path to good health in spirit, mind and body. | Chester | *Main Site (Upper Main Line YMCA) | Upper Main Line YMCA |
| Variety - The Children's Charity - Variety Club Camp | Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center offers a wide array of programs and services for children with disabilities. Whether you are looking for after school care, Saturday and/or weekend respite, summer programs, or one of the sports and aquatics programs, Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center is the place for your child!
School Year Programs
Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center is best known for our summer programs, but we also offer extensive programs throughout the school year to fit you or your child’s needs.
Saturday Arts Program:
This program is designed to meet the creative and social needs of children and adolescents (ages 5-21) with developmental disabilities including those children with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. Children with disabilities are often unable to participate in their local community arts programs. The program runs in ten week sessions in the fall, winter and spring. Cost is $500/10 week session. Children can start at any time in the 10 weeks if space is available and the fee will be pro-rated. Arts sessions are held in the morning and then the students participate in free choice activities in the afternoon. The program follows an "Arts around the World "theme. The winter program will concentrate on China in conjunction with the Chinese New Year and the spring program will continue exploring other parts of Asia and the art, music, dance and performance of that continent.
Arts Program Mission
To provide a secure environment for children with varying disabilities; To explore and enjoy creativity and expression through varying artistic processes; To learn the value of creating something of beauty and instilling self-confidence in children.
Arts Activities include:
Fine Arts - exposure to varying art forms such as drawing, oils, watercolor, sculpture, design art, printmaking.
Dance - exposure to varying dance and creative movement forms.
Music - exposure to varying means of musical expression from percussion to instrumentation and voice.
Performing Arts - puppetry, skits, musical theatre.
For information, please call Jean Merkl, 610-584-4366, x 1101
Summertime programs
The summertime is the heart of what we do at Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center – providing fun and education in a safe and friendly environment. Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center offers a Day Camp for children with developmental disabilities and an Overnight Camp for children with physical and/or developmental disabilities. For children looking for some educational assistance we offer our Extended School Year Program, and for older youth looking for job development, we offer a newly designed Vocational Program.
Vocational Programs
Transition age children (ages 16-20) with developmental disabilities can apply for these programs. Some School districts may fund the programs as an ESY option based on IEP approval. All programs are eight week programs running 6/20 to 8/12/2011. Students must participate in all 8 weeks.
Introductory Vocational Program
The Introductory Vocational Program is limited to 15 students. There is a 2:5 staff/student ratio. Students participate in camp operations / camp snack bar and store/ lunch preparation in two week rotations as part of three different work crews.
Program concentrated on three areas:
1) Skills acquisition- Each person according to their abilities. Related skills include staying on task, task completion, speed and accuracy of task.
2) "Soft Skills"- work related skills that often contribute to students losing jobs in the community.
3) Leadership abilities/potential
Curriculum Skills Program
The mission of the Curriculum Courses is to increase knowledge and skills so that students are more marketable at the time of graduation in areas of their interest.
One curriculum based course is being offered this year.
Vocational Cooking Skills
Curriculum Content Outline:
Introduction to cooking terms and techniques
Safety Rules
Food Safety
Measurement Skills
Herbs / Spices
Stock / Soups
Meats
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains and Pasta
Food Service Professions
Field trips will be taken to local supermarkets, food service and catering services for the students to observe first hand operations where they might want to be employed in the future. Students will sell their prepared foods weekly at the end of the camp day on Thursdays- weeks 2-8.
Jobs-at-camp Program
The Jobs-At-Camp Program is designed to provide actual vocational experience doing necessary work at the camp in the summer so that students are more marketable at the time of graduation. A job coach is provided. Priority is given to students who have successfully completed the Introductory Vocational Program. A stipend is paid to the worker. Jobs include: dishwasher, dining hall assistant, housekeeping assistant, snack bar/camp store assistant manager.
Applications are currently being accepted for Summer 2013. Acceptance is conditional upon a student interview, and funding approval by the School District and/or deposit. Due to the popularity of these programs, space cannot be saved.
Summer Day Camp
The Camp offers eight 1-week sessions for individuals between the ages of 5 and 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Day Camp operates Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Before and after care is available for additional fee.. Activities include arts & crafts, aquatics, field games, music, life skills, ceramics, nature, greenhouse, and sports. Campers are grouped into age appropriate teams of 8-12 children with 4-7 counselors per team. Siblings and other children without disabilities (ages 4-10) are also invited to attend camp.
Overnight Camps
Overnight Camp for Campers with Physical and Developmental Disabilities
We are offering six one-week camping sessions beginning June 23 2013. The one-week sessions begin on a Sunday and run through the next Saturday - 7 days and 6 overnights of Camp fun! 2013 Camp tuition is $750 per week.
Here are some highlights of the summer 2013 program:
All sessions will include campers with special needs ages 7-21 years - campers ages 18-21 need to be enrolled in an educational program in a public or parochial school system to be eligible for camp. Campers are grouped in cabins according to age and functioning level, and programs are also geared to the ability of the individual camper. Each session will have a maximum of 30 campers, and a 1:3 staff ratio will be in place. Some campers will require a 1:2 staff ratio that may be arranged at Variety Club Camp!
Two of our camping sessions will accept children and young adults with physical disabilities (like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and others) AND/OR developmental delays (like autism, Down Syndrome, mental retardation and other developmental disabilities). These sessions allow for more camping options for families, and brings together groups of children for a fun camping experience that Variety Club Camp has been offering for over 50 years! These sessions are called "PD/DD" on the attached application.
We have three distinct sessions for campers with developmental delays - these are children and young adults with diagnoses like autism, Down Syndrome, ID and other developmental disabilities. These campers are usually able to walk, and often need assistance with other care and behavioral needs. Variety Club Camp offered overnight camping for these children and young adults in the summer of 2008 for the first time, and it was a big success! These sessions are called "DD" on the attached application.
We have one unique session this season for campers with physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy that have a high level of functioning and social skills. This session is called “PD” on the attached application.
| Montgomery | Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center | Variety-The Children's Charity |
| Venango County Department of Human Services - Main Complex - Life Coach Program | Supports individuals identified as struggling to build a sustainable lifestyle. Normally for transitioned aged youth needing assistance with job placement, training or education. | Venango | Venango County Department of Human Services - Main Complex | Venango County Department of Human Services |
| West Chester Communities That Care | Services include:
Families Education
Parenting Materials
Youth Development | Chester | WEST CHESTER AREA COMMUNITIES THAT CARE | West Chester Area Communities That Care |
| Women's Christian Alliance - Youth Development | WCA operates a variety of summer and and after school programs for children. Existing programs are carefully designed to provide guidance, support and positive opportunities that will serve young scholars over the long term. In addition, WCA provides school year and summer opportunities for high school youth to intern through Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN).
WCA integrates community service to further develop cultural learning, collaborative problem solving, and sense of community engagement. Several of its youth development programs also incorporate weekly workshops that equip parents/caregivers with tools to reinforce and support their child’s education and overall development while also nurturing their relationships with one another. WCA’s current youth development programs include:
Summer Freedom School Program: Established by the national Black Community Crusade for Children and sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, The Freedom School ensures that no child is left behind and that every child has a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life, with the support of caring parents and nurturing communities.
WCA coordinates a Freedom School at the Meade Elementary School in North Central Philadelphia; a six-week full-day summer program that regularly enrolls youth ages 5- 16. In addition, high school and college students are trained and hired as program staff. The deadline for enrollment in Freedom School is March each year. | Philadelphia | Women's Christian Alliance - Philadelphia; North Philadelphia | Women's Christian Alliance |
| York Teen Haven | Sharing the light for a positive future
- recreation
- bible study
- tutoring
- support groups
- camping program
Serving urban youth 9-17 through Christian faith and guidance. Offering summer camp, after-school program, weekend retreats through the school year | York | York Teen Haven | York Teen Haven |
| Youth Development | After school programs for K-8th grade and youth ministry programs | Dauphin | Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque | Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque |
| Youth Leadership | Youth ministry and Youth leadership programs | Cumberland | Vietnamese Alliance Church | Vietnamese Alliance Church |
| Youth Mentoring Partnership - Friend Fitness - Conestoga High School | Helps students master goal-setting skills, build mental toughness, and forge character strengths through fitness and sports. The program matches volunteer mentors with local teenagers who have varying fitness levels, personal backgrounds, and life circumstances, but that can all benefits from a positive adult role model. | Chester | Youth Mentoring Partnership - Conestoga High School | Youth Mentoring Partnership |
| Youth Mentoring Partnership - Friend Fitness - Great Valley YMCA | Helps students master goal-setting skills, build mental toughness, and forge character strengths through fitness and sports. The program matches volunteer mentors with local teenagers who have varying fitness levels, personal backgrounds, and life circumstances, but that can all benefits from a positive adult role model. | Chester | Youth Mentoring Partnership - Great Valley YMCA | Youth Mentoring Partnership |
| Youth Mentoring Partnership - Friend Fitness - Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus | Helps students master goal-setting skills, build mental toughness, and forge character strengths through fitness and sports. The program matches volunteer mentors with local teenagers who have varying fitness levels, personal backgrounds, and life circumstances, but that can all benefits from a positive adult role model. | Philadelphia | Youth Mentoring Partnership - Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus | Youth Mentoring Partnership |
| Youth Mentoring Partnership - Friend Fitness - Upper Main Line YMCA | Helps students master goal-setting skills, build mental toughness, and forge character strengths through fitness and sports. The program matches volunteer mentors with local teenagers who have varying fitness levels, personal backgrounds, and life circumstances, but that can all benefits from a positive adult role model. | Chester | Youth Mentoring Partnership - Upper Main Line YMCA | Youth Mentoring Partnership |
| Youth Ministries | Youth Group. | Dauphin | Centenary United Methodist Church | Centenary United Methodist Church |
| Youth Ministries | Youth ministry and leadership programs. Host girl scouts and boy scouts at the church. | Dauphin | Faith Presbyterian Church | Faith Presbyterian Church |
| Youth Ministries | Youth Small Groups- Sundays @ 6:00pm
Youth Group- Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Open Gym in Fellowship Hall- Wednesdays @ 8:00pm | Cumberland | Grantham Brethren in Christ Church | Grantham Brethren in Christ Church |
| Youth Ministry | Youth Programs | Dauphin | Matamoras Community Church | Matamoras Community Church |
| Youth Ministry | Youth ministry program | Dauphin | Trinity Presbyterian Church | Trinity Presbyterian Church |
| Youth Ministry/Leadership | Youth ministry and leadership program | Cumberland | Doubling Gap Church of God | Doubling Gap Church of God |
| Youth Ministry Weekend Well | Junior and Senior high school youth ministry and leadership program. | Dauphin | Living Water Community Church | Living Water Community Church |
| Youth Programs-Wayne County YMCA | Activities offered include:Basketball,Birthday Parties,Calming Kids Yoga, Dodgeball,Floor Hockey, Gymnastics,Karate,Lego Mania,NERF Madnes,Picklebal,Pre-K Gymnastics and more.
| Wayne | Youth Programs | Wayne County YMCA |
| YWCA Carlisle - Girl Power | Provide weekly activities, discussion, life skills enrichment and field trips. | Cumberland | YWCA Carlisle | YWCA Carlisle |
| YWCA Carlisle - Young Wonders Summer Day Camp | Summer day camp that provides crafts, games, swimming, field trips, and life skills enrichment. | Cumberland | YWCA Carlisle | YWCA Carlisle |
| YWCA York, Children and Youth Programs | The YWCA's Early Learning Center's location has the capacity to serve 246 children. This center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC helps ensure that all of our children are safe, our teachers are well trained, and our curriculum prepares young children for school. We also are a STAR 4 (highest level) center through Keystone Stars and continue to meet the requirements of this distinction.
| York | YWCA York | YWCA York |
