A series of life readiness workshops for youth transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The workshop series equips youth with the tools that they need to succeed in the adult world. This program is not an alternative to a general education, but rather covers many topics that are not often covered in the traditional classroom. ? Program includes: - Career Pathways: Knowing their goals, and how to get there - Work Readiness: Applying for jobs and resume writing - Entrepreneurial Development: Owning their own full/part-time business - Wealth Building: Banking, investing, and credit building - Leadership Skills: Interpersonal communication and community involvement - Empowerment: Personal development, and Health and Wellness This program, in partnership with YES Duluth, also offers industry specific paid internships and job placement, as well as wraparound educational, mental health housing and financial assistance programs though Life House Duluth. Youth will also work one-on-one with professionally trained mentors who will assess strengths, skills, and interests, as well as identify, and address barriers to achieving goals. After completing the ABCs, youth who are interested in owning their own business will be eligible to enroll in Freedom Youth Start-Ups (FYSU). This entrepreneurial development program assists youth with drafting business plans, providing access to micro-loans, and industry specific technical assistance This is a 6 week (3 hours a week) course includes transportation, food, technology and childcare (for young parents).

- 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

Provides programs for adults age 50+ and all adults with a disability, including: Arts and Crafts: Crafts and quilting group, leatherworking classes, needleworkers group, rock shop (Lapidary) (cut and polish rocks and gemstones), wood shop Cards: Club 500, Social Bridge, Euchre, Hand and Foot Canasta, Hearts, Pinochle - offering tournaments and lessons Education: AARP Smart Driver Program, Byte Syte Advanced Computer User Group (ACUG), Coffee Talks informal sessions on a variety of topics; Library, Open Computer Lab answering technology questions, Writers Club Leadership: 50+ Leaders for individuals interested in planning, developing and implementing the 50+ Program Mind and Body: Chair Yoga, Dakim BrainFitness System is a computerized program to maintain brain fitness, Gentle Mat Yoga, Low Impact Exercise Class, Walking Club group Music Groups: The Bloomingtones mixed choral group, Classic Country Music Jam musicians, Creekside Crickets band Recreation: Bocce Babes women's social group, Bocce Ball league, Born Again Jocks men's sports league, Bowling league, Garden Club, Golf co-ed league, Informal Games and Equipment available in the library and sport equipment to check out and use at Creekside Community Center, Nintendo Wii League, Pool (Billards)

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

The Girl Scouts develops future leaders by helping girls discover new skills, connect with others, and take action in their communities through a nurturing all-girl environment that strengthens a girl's courage, confidence, and character. Programs center on Girl Scout Leadership Experience or GSLE, a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities such as: - Earning badges and doing community service projects - Field trips, hands-on program events, and learning opportunities - Life skills - Outdoor opportunities - Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Selling cookies and entrepreneurship

Provides training opportunities to become a scout leader. Trainings include: - Blue and gold banquets - Canoe trip planning - Pack outings - Parent participation and building a team - Plan summer camp and high adventure trips - Pinewood derbies - Re-chartering - Scoutbook navigation - Winter camping and camping gear

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

The YMCA offers various special interest classes, recreational activities, and special events for youth and families. Youth leadership programs are also provided as well as specialty camps with focus on arts instruction, STEM, and sports skills trainings.

- 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

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

Pre-apprenticeship training in the construction industry, and academic enrichment. Participants have additional services available to assist them in areas such as developing work maturity skills, writing a resume, learning how to interview for a job, problem solving skills, and counseling and support services. Services available include (but are not limited to): - Adult mentors - Alternative school services - Follow-up services - Guidance and counseling - Leadership development - Occupational skills training - Paid and unpaid work experience - Supportive services

Coordinates and promotes recreation programs, including: - AARP driver safety - Art - Baseball - Basketball - Bowling - Camps - Cheerleading - Computers - Cross country skiing - Dance - Day trips and tours - Disc golf - Drama and theater - Flag football - Foot care clinics - Friday field trips (Summer Only) - Golf - Hockey skills - Holiday events - Ice skating - Lacrosse - Ninja warrior - Pickleball - Playground programs - Snowshoeing - Soccer - Softball - Sports leagues - Tai Chi - Teen leadership training - Tennis - Track - Volleyball - Wrestling - Yoga Designs and maintains parks:? - Arden Manor Park: 4601 Prior Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Arden Oaks Park?: 1413 Arden Oaks Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court and playground - Crepeau Nature Preserve: 145 Benton Way Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include trails - Cummings Park: 1219 Cummings Park Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer field, tennis court, basketball court, pickleball court, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, skating/hockey rink, playground, and trails - Floral Park: 1423 Floral Drive West, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, and trails - Freeway Park: 1370 County Road East Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, warming house, hockey rink, and skating rink - Hazelnut Park: 3301 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, hockey rink, skating rink, trails, playground, and dog park (summer only) - Ingerson Park: 3255 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Johanna Marsh Park: 3168 Ridgewood Road Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include tennis courts - Lindey's Park: County Road East and Snelling Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Perry Park: 3700 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, playground, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, hockey rink, trails, and year-round dog park - Royal Hills Park: 4375 Snelling Ave North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softballs field (youth only), tennis, basketball court area, playground, pickleball court, and picnic shelter - Sampson Park: 1900 Lake Lane, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails - Valentine Park: 1650 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails Maintains a system of off-road trails for bikers and walkers

- 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

Provides support through group meetings, one to one connections, information, individual advocacy, and education. Services include: Information & Referral - Assistance with navigating and connecting to resources Adult Advocacy - People First: Assists adults ages 18 and older to grow in self-advocacy skills, participate in the communities where they live, and engage legislatively with elected officials and candidates - Assists adults who are experiencing discrimination in the workplace, housing, education, and the justice system - Collaborates with other service providers in supporting individuals Education & Training - Disability Equality Training Series (DETS): Participants strengthen their self-advocacy and assert communication skills; explore their values and strengths; and learn about disability legislation. - VRS Community Partner: Assists with Independent Living Skills (Adults) and Pre-Employment Transition Skills (Transition Age) for individuals who are seeking employment. - Healthy Relationships: Supports children and adults with disabilities of all genders and sexual orientations. Healthy Relationships sessions include: - Respect - Communication - Different types of relationships - How to maintain relationships - Personal boundaries, values and comfort zones - Safety - Personal choice - Consent - Who is my safe person? - Self-Advocacy Training and Support Groups

Northeast Child Development Center: Provides early education and enrichment activities that promote growth and development while preparing children for kindergarten Out-of-School Time: After school enrichment and education with hands-on learning and community outings Camp Bovey: A safe place for youth to participate in outdoor activities and build respect for the environment, for one another, and for themselves be@school: Provides outreach and advocacy for youth in grades K - 12 to reduce truancy and increase educational involvement Youth Employment: Provides academic success and career development services for youth ages 14 - 21 Menlo Park Academy: An alternative high school with a safe, supportive learning environment and a focus on the future Creative Arts Therapy: Provides preventative, trauma-informed individual and group arts therapy for children and adolescents

- 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

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Christian drop-in center for all school age youth

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

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.