Offers onsite youth development activities year-round. Direct services provided to youth and families include these core elements: - Literacy focus: literacy interventions are customized to meet the unique needs of each child. - Caring adult tutors: highly-trained, culturally-competent volunteers provide a consistent, 4-hour weekly dosage of programming throughout the year. - Social asset development: youth-driven service learning projects are designed to build competence, confidence, connections, and community. - Strong family engagement: parents are equipped with new skills that bolster their role in advancing their children's learning. - Youth voice: youth are empowered to set behavior expectations, work with their tutors to develop their own goals, and shape program offerings through evaluation. - 21st century skill-building: the program works to build digital literacy and integrates technology, such as laptops and e-readers, to enhance literacy.

In partnership with Girls, Inc., YWCA offers a mentorship program delivered by trained professionals to help youth take risks, discover and grow their strengths, learn to value themselves, and create long-lasting mentorship in a pro-girl environment. Offers a research-based curriculum to help participants to: - Achieve academically - Discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Lead healthy and physically active lives - Make positive connections to peers and adults, contribute to society, and believe in their ability to create the best possible future for themselves - Manage money - Navigate media messages Programs Offered: - Girls Inc. Eureka Program: A five-year cohort for youth interested in STEM fields. Partners with the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota to guide participants to explore career interests and dreams while supporting them through high school graduation and preparing them for their next steps. - Girls RAP Program (Resolution and Prevention) Program: An intervention program that works with 12-18 years old girl-identifying youth using an empowerment framework. Community RAP works with youth who are involved or at-risk for involvement with the juvenile justice and adjacent systems. School-based RAP works with youth who may be experiencing challenges with or within the school environment. - Out-of-School Time Program: Available to girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 4-8 in the Minneapolis Public Schools and at YWCA Minneapolis. The program focuses on economic literacy, leadership, community engagement, and healthy decision making.

Offers supplemental schoolwork instruction and homework help. Additionally provides students access to a computer lab where students have the option to working with a tutor in person or remotely.

YWCA Beacons Learning Centers are located at Hmong International Academy, Franklin Middle School, and South High School. The centers offer youth a combination of academic and youth enrichment activities four days a week. The afterschool and summer programs support school success, while providing opportunities for learning, leadership, healthy life choices, college, and career readiness.

Bomber Club provides professional, quality before-and-after school care for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Offers full day care for school-age children on days when school is not in session and during the summer. Regular programming starts each year on the first day of school and ends on the last day of school. Summer programming begins the first day after the school year ends and ends the last Friday prior to Labor Day.

Social, recreational, athletic, educational, and spiritual development programs and activities focusing on youth ages 5 - 18, including: - Athletic and recreational activities, including basketball and baseball, developmental and competitive teams - Christmas with Dignity gives parents the opportunity to purchase new gifts for their children at 10% of retail cost - Creative and Performing Arts programs: Youth choir, Praise Dance, Friday Fun, and Saturday creative arts - Educational enrichment and after-school and summer programs providing: Individual tutoring, classroom academic enrichment activities, computer skills development, recreational games and skill development, creative arts, life skills, leadership development, and service learning - Friday Midnight Basketball for young men 16 - 22 - Partnership programs including: Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Christmas with Dignity for families - Volunteer, Internship and community service opportunities for youth and adults

Community and adult basic education and senior citizen programs including ABE, ESL, and GED classes. Support services are also available to help learners participate in classes and programs, including: - Basic computer skills classes - Transitions - Job searches - Career exploration

Provides supervised recreational activities for children and youth, as well as: - Tutoring/homework help - Curriculum-based programming - Wellness programs - Social skills development

Educational opportunities and empowerment programs: - Basic skills education - Child care and transportation - Citizenship preparation - ESL classes - GED instruction including TV instruction - Private tutoring for reading and basic academic subjects - Refresher classes for individuals with a high school degree or GED who wish to review a skill - Summer classes can be made available at Seneca Foods if there is enough interest

Youth development activities: - Arts and crafts - Athletic programs - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Dance - Digital arts and technology programs - Education/computer learning center - Healthy snack program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Rec room tournaments - Social recreation program: group games/activities - Tutoring/homework helper - Vocational exploration

Serves students referred by Minneapolis Public Schools with tutoring, mentoring, and academic supports.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Celita Center: A drop-in center where youth can develop positive relationships with adults, find homework help, a positive social network, and support for whatever is happening in their lives. This program is often a bridge between young people in the communities Neighborhood House serves and more formal, structured programs. Health and Wellness: Program which combines sporting activities and discussion groups to help youth learn how to regulate emotions and promote positive social interactions. Kids Imagine: Combines daily enrichment and tutoring services to impact the lives of children and subsequently their families and community. With staff guidance, kids receive academic support and gain social and emotional learning. Partners with community advocates to allow opportunities for youth to gain experience with art, theatre, and sports. Summer Sunrise: Day camp for 8 weeks of camp activities in the summer Youth Advisory Council: Program for teens Youth Community Meal: Provides a drop-in meal for all youth in the community and those enrolled in Neighborhood House programs

- Application assistance - GED - Adult basic and community education - After school programs - Cultural activities - Dakota language program - Tutoring - Johnson O'Malley Education Program - Homework assistance

- After School Program provides homework help, academic enrichment, and recreational activities; snacks are included - Summer Program provides field trips, academic enrichment, art and recreational activities, and community gardening; breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included

- Adult Enrichment Classes: Computers, cooking, money management, fitness, personal development, and more - Aquatics Programs: Swimming lessons for ages 6 months and older, open swim activities, lap swim, water exercise, water safety education, pool rental, Automated External Defibrillator training, and CPR instruction - Facilities Scheduling: Manages use of district facilities, indoor and outdoor, outside of regular school day for community usage - Family/Youth Enrichment: Works to strengthen families by providing parenting skills, spending time in positive activities together in classes, on tours, in fitness sessions, music and other social events; after-school programming; additional evening and weekend opportunities for children preschool age - high school to develop new skills and build new friendships - Summer Programs: Enrichment classes including painting, public speaking, entrepreneurial training, hiking, mature driver training, cooking, musical instrument instruction, tap dancing instruction, ballet dancing instruction, band/orchestra groups, golf, day camps, and gymnastics. Summer math and language arts correspondence programs offered. - Trips and Tours: Educational trips/tours for adults and families with children - Youth Services and After School Youth Enrichment: Enrichment classes including basketball, karate, Tae Kwon Do, volleyball, volunteerism, leadership training and opportunities for youth to connect with their communities. Also facilitates Youth Connection Council, a youth-adult advisory board that addresses issues and needs related to school-age youth in the district and provides opportunities to serve the community.

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Offers an after-school program that provides tutoring, homework help, and enriching activities for youth. No transportation provided.

Partners with eight school districts and other community organizations in the northern metro area to offer adult basic education. Services provided: - Assistance in preparing for the GED examination is available at Anoka Technical College, Blaine Learning Center, Elk River ABE, and Saint Francis ABE - Brush-up instruction in reading, writing, and math is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Centennial Adult Continuing Education, and Brooklyn Center ABE - Credit Recovery Diploma available at Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River ABE - English as a Second Language class for foreign-born adults is available at all sites except Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College - GED Testing Centers are located at the Anoka Technical College and the Blaine Learning Lab site - Minnesota State Diploma available at the Blaine Learning Lab and Elk River Community Education Center sites

Youth enrichment activities in recreational and educational areas - After school enrichment classes - Preschool-age play and learn activities - Summer school enrichment classes - Subject tutoring

Offers community education and recreational activities for various age groups Adults Activities: - Adult education for adult learners interested in learning English, skills, high school equivalency classes, career, and workforce training opportunities - Arts and crafts such as crochet and sewing - Cooking and baking classes - Field trips - Fitness classes such as Pilates, cardio, yoga, strength training, running marathons, and personal training - Instrument learning and music instruction classes - Older adult ages 55 and over activities and coffee talks Youth Activities: - Art and crafts such as art, soap making, crochet, and sewing - Babysitting learning skills - Ballet classes - Band instruction in a marching, jazz, percussion, brass, woodwind or contemporary band - Cheer camp - Clay club - Driving instruction classes for youth ages 14 1/2 - First aid basics and safety - Recreation sports activities such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, Tae Kwon Do, baseball, pickleball, flag football, basketball, and football - Seasonal activities and events - STEM activities such as Legos and robotics

Provides other youth services to help encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, and support academic achievement. Services include: - Free tutoring to children who are reading substantially below their grade level. Children can receive instruction twice a week for as long as needed. The program evaluates reading, writing, and spelling. - Skills building incentives to help youth learn how to make decisions easier and resolve conflicts by learning conflict-resolution

- Adult basic education - Free classes are available in Appleton, Madison, and Milan - To find an ABE site, call (320)269-9297 ext. 116 - Computer classes - English as a Second Language - GED assistance - Family literacy - Reading, writing, spelling, and math tutoring

- Child care and extended day programs - Community Bridge: Recreational program for adults with developmental disabilities - English language learning - General interest courses for persons of all ages such as cooking courses, dance instruction, general arts and crafts, gardening, etc. - Tutoring - Youth enrichment, youth service program and youth leadership services

Provides tutoring for children who are struggling in specific subjects to create a positive and collaborative learning environment for academic success, confidence-building, and personal growth.