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DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Ford Heights Club
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
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Girls on the Rise - Oak Park Township - Township Hall
Oak Park Township Girls on the Rise is a unique and innovative program designed specifically for girls of girl in grades 3rd-8th grade. The goal of the program is to empower girls and provide them with tools to improve self-esteem, celebrate their cultural heritage, learn self-awareness and strengthen interpersonal relationships to prepare them for a successful transition to high school and adulthood.Girls on the Rise is available and free to those currently attending: Percy Julian Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School and Willard Elementary School.
Oak Park Township Girls on the Rise is a unique and innovative program designed specifically for girls of girl in grades 3rd-8th grade. The goal of the program is to empower girls and provide them with tools to improve self-esteem, celebrate their cultural heritage, learn self-awareness and strengthen interpersonal relationships to prepare them for a successful transition to high school and adulthood.Girls on the Rise is available and free to those currently attending: Percy Julian Middle School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School and Willard Elementary School.
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STEM Saturdays - Homewood Science Center - Main Site
STEM Saturday programming encompasses a wide variety of topics, professions, and interests and is a pivotal stepping stone in getting children insured in STEM careers.
STEM Saturday programming encompasses a wide variety of topics, professions, and interests and is a pivotal stepping stone in getting children insured in STEM careers.
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Recreation Programs - Park Ridge Park District - Centennial Fitness Center
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
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DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Brunson Club
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
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Mentoring Employment Training Program - Roll Call - Satellite Office
Roll Call's Mentoring Employment Training Program (MET) provides youth and young adults employment opportunities, career development training, and a path to educational endeavors while actively participating in part-time and full-time subsidized work experience. The goal of the program is to address the lack of employment opportunities or disparities in underserved communities, which have been affected by the shortage of employment training, educational opportunities, and youth violence.Participants will be provided with temporary part-time/full-time work experience and mentoring; transitioning to unsubsidized employment opportunities with a non-profit agency, community-based organization, and the private sector.
Roll Call's Mentoring Employment Training Program (MET) provides youth and young adults employment opportunities, career development training, and a path to educational endeavors while actively participating in part-time and full-time subsidized work experience. The goal of the program is to address the lack of employment opportunities or disparities in underserved communities, which have been affected by the shortage of employment training, educational opportunities, and youth violence.Participants will be provided with temporary part-time/full-time work experience and mentoring; transitioning to unsubsidized employment opportunities with a non-profit agency, community-based organization, and the private sector.
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DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
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TechGYRLS - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago - Laura Parks and Mildred Francis Center
TechGYRLS is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls' interest & confidence in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS Program will help young girls develop 21st Century skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking/ problem-solving skill that they can use in any profession they pursue. The program offers students a safe, supportive, girls-only environment for exploration and learning using hands-on inquiry-based curriculum comprised of various fun science content.
TechGYRLS is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls' interest & confidence in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts & mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS Program will help young girls develop 21st Century skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking/ problem-solving skill that they can use in any profession they pursue. The program offers students a safe, supportive, girls-only environment for exploration and learning using hands-on inquiry-based curriculum comprised of various fun science content.
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DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Logan Square at Funston Club
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
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Youth Empowerment Workshop - Darren B Easterling Center for Restorative Practices - Main Office
The Youth Empowerment Program is an interactive workshop, hosted by community partners, where young men of color between the ages of 14-20 will learn their basic civil rights during a police encounter.
The Youth Empowerment Program is an interactive workshop, hosted by community partners, where young men of color between the ages of 14-20 will learn their basic civil rights during a police encounter.
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Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program - Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc. - FamilyPlex
Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Nettie Bailey Students Achievement Program (NBSAP) is an after-school program for students in K-8. Students engage in tutoring, homework help, social-emotional learning, and well-rounded offerings in the arts, science, and sports. These opportunities provide holistic academic enrichment and positive youth development and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. During the summer, NBSAP offers full-day enrichment and youth development activities.
Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Nettie Bailey Students Achievement Program (NBSAP) is an after-school program for students in K-8. Students engage in tutoring, homework help, social-emotional learning, and well-rounded offerings in the arts, science, and sports. These opportunities provide holistic academic enrichment and positive youth development and prepare students for success in high school and beyond. During the summer, NBSAP offers full-day enrichment and youth development activities.
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Aerosparks - AeroStar Avion Institute - Main Location
AeroStar Avion Institute offers Aerosparks, a session designed to expose young children to aviation and aerospace through age-appropriate activities, stories, movies, and field trips. They will also learn the anatomy of an aircraft, the history of aviation, aviation safety, and space exploration. Sessions occur one Saturday per quarter.
AeroStar Avion Institute offers Aerosparks, a session designed to expose young children to aviation and aerospace through age-appropriate activities, stories, movies, and field trips. They will also learn the anatomy of an aircraft, the history of aviation, aviation safety, and space exploration. Sessions occur one Saturday per quarter.
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Teen Squad - Girls in the Game - Douglass Park Fieldhouse
Girls in the Game provides opportunities for teens from across the city to earn scholarship money, support and coach younger participants, develop leadership skills, connect with other teens, and choose their own schedule. Teen Squad is an application-based program with limited spots; once accepted, teens go through their coach training to practice their coaching skills. Other activities throughout the school year include field trips, interviews with local business leaders, professional and personal development workshops, and other activities.
Girls in the Game provides opportunities for teens from across the city to earn scholarship money, support and coach younger participants, develop leadership skills, connect with other teens, and choose their own schedule. Teen Squad is an application-based program with limited spots; once accepted, teens go through their coach training to practice their coaching skills. Other activities throughout the school year include field trips, interviews with local business leaders, professional and personal development workshops, and other activities.
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Youth Peacemaker Pod Program - River Oaks Community Education and Development Corporation - Main Office
River Oaks Community Education and Development Corporation (ROC ED) Youth Peacemaker Pod (YPP) initiative uses writing, music, and other creative expressions to expand and amplify the voices of young people. This program aims to train youth to use their talents as an alternative to violence and explore new untapped talents. There is no fee to participate in the YPP program. Funding is provided in part by the Cook County Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. This program serves youth and young adults ages 14-26 in the communities of Calumet City, Dolton, Harvey, Lansing, Phoenix, South Holland, and Thornton.
River Oaks Community Education and Development Corporation (ROC ED) Youth Peacemaker Pod (YPP) initiative uses writing, music, and other creative expressions to expand and amplify the voices of young people. This program aims to train youth to use their talents as an alternative to violence and explore new untapped talents. There is no fee to participate in the YPP program. Funding is provided in part by the Cook County Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. This program serves youth and young adults ages 14-26 in the communities of Calumet City, Dolton, Harvey, Lansing, Phoenix, South Holland, and Thornton.
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Youth Camps - Target Area Development
Target Area's youth camps provide safe, enriching experiences that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal development.
Target Area's youth camps provide safe, enriching experiences that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal development.
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After-School Programs and Summer Programs - Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook - Main Location
After-school Programs and Summer Programs are provided for neighborhoods in which children and families may not otherwise have access to youth development and enrichment opportunities. The groups offer structured activities that promote social and emotional learning in a safe environment. Transportation is provided to and from the agency to increase accessibility for children and families to participate. Summer Programs include outings to nearby locations, such as local parks, pools, and recreational centers.
After-school Programs and Summer Programs are provided for neighborhoods in which children and families may not otherwise have access to youth development and enrichment opportunities. The groups offer structured activities that promote social and emotional learning in a safe environment. Transportation is provided to and from the agency to increase accessibility for children and families to participate. Summer Programs include outings to nearby locations, such as local parks, pools, and recreational centers.
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Cooking Class - Maine Township - Main Office
This four-week cooking class, taught by an experienced chef from Youthage Culinary Specialist, teaches different cooking techniques, knife safety, and culinary concepts, designed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
This four-week cooking class, taught by an experienced chef from Youthage Culinary Specialist, teaches different cooking techniques, knife safety, and culinary concepts, designed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
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Nurturing Artistic Expression - The Love, Unity, and Values Institute - Main Office
The Love, Unity, and Values (LUV) Institute's Nurturing Artistic Expression class is led by accomplished local artists and Circle Keepers. Students explore their artistry as they create a mixed-media mosaic that represents shared values, ideas, and creativity. Role-playing, modeling, reflective exercises, and small group discussions are used in this process to help participants navigate their social environment, interpret themselves, and collaborate with others. The finished mosaic is then proudly displayed at their school for everyone to enjoy. Discussions are sparked around the messages and experiences of the participants.
The Love, Unity, and Values (LUV) Institute's Nurturing Artistic Expression class is led by accomplished local artists and Circle Keepers. Students explore their artistry as they create a mixed-media mosaic that represents shared values, ideas, and creativity. Role-playing, modeling, reflective exercises, and small group discussions are used in this process to help participants navigate their social environment, interpret themselves, and collaborate with others. The finished mosaic is then proudly displayed at their school for everyone to enjoy. Discussions are sparked around the messages and experiences of the participants.
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DIY STEM - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - CC's Little Village Club
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.
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Youth Zone Chicago - Home Visitors Program/FamilyWorks Office
Near West Side Community Development Corporation provides youth development activities to boys and girls ages 10 to 18 with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and healthy life choices. Youth Zone Chicago offers various after-school and summer programming to youth in sports, dance, theater, science, music, and much more. Each program incorporates mentoring so as to build self-esteem, confidence, and healthy body image among urban youth
Near West Side Community Development Corporation provides youth development activities to boys and girls ages 10 to 18 with an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and healthy life choices. Youth Zone Chicago offers various after-school and summer programming to youth in sports, dance, theater, science, music, and much more. Each program incorporates mentoring so as to build self-esteem, confidence, and healthy body image among urban youth
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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.
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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TEENREACH | SPRINGFIELD URBAN LEAGUE
Helps youth achieve positive growth and development, improve expectations and capabilities for future success, and avoid and/or reduce risk-taking behavior.
Offers academic enrichment, life skills education, parental involvement, recreational/cultural opportunities, positive adult mentors, and community service.
Helps youth achieve positive growth and development, improve expectations and capabilities for future success, and avoid and/or reduce risk-taking behavior.
Offers academic enrichment, life skills education, parental involvement, recreational/cultural opportunities, positive adult mentors, and community service.
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GAMES | NEWMAN REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
Offers on-site board and card games.
Offers on-site board and card games.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | KEN-ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER
Provides a program for children and adolescents after school hours. Center staff helps students with their homework, including comprehensive reading lessons. The After-School Program will provide a nutritious meal and help children build character through arts and crafts and physical fitness programs.
Provides a program for children and adolescents after school hours. Center staff helps students with their homework, including comprehensive reading lessons. The After-School Program will provide a nutritious meal and help children build character through arts and crafts and physical fitness programs.
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YOUTH SERVICES | AMERICAN RED CROSS - ILLINOIS REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness, water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
Youth services provides courses on topics including first aid for children, disaster preparedness, water safety, and babysitting for children. Also offers youth volunteer opportunities and service learning projects for middle and high school students.
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