Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult enrichment classes, arts and craft classes, computer classes, cooking classes, defensive driving courses, field trips, gardening lessons, health and fitness, Life, Learning, and Culture courses, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, youth enrichment activities, and more.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

Group mentorship for male students providing life training, leadership, and guidance into manhood creating a better alternative other than gangs and cliques.

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Elementary School (Grades K-5) Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) ECFE offers programming for children under age 5 and their caregivers, in partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools. Provides weekly Play and Learn drop-in classes that support early learning through play-based activities for children and their caregivers. Also offer Seedlings, an evening program held twice a week, focused on holistic, multi-generational learning for families. Thrive An after-school and out-of-school program that nurtures the whole child through cultural awareness, educational enrichment, healthy meals, physical activity, homework help, and leadership development. Thrive also emphasizes relationship-building with caring young adults from the community, social-emotional learning, and teamwork. Kids Club A service-learning initiative that introduces children to the value of helping others through age-appropriate community projects. Cool Off Days A summer enrichment program that promotes social and intellectual growth through hands-on learning, field trips, and physical activities in a fun and engaging environment. ? Middle School (Grades 6-8) SOAR An after-school and out-of-school program focused on helping youth build life and career skills, explore personal values and identity, set meaningful goals, and participate in service-learning projects. SOAR also provides academic support through homework help and skill-building activities. Cool Off Days A summer program designed to build social and intellectual skills through exciting activities such as field trips, service projects, career exploration, science projects, and workplace visits. Kids Club A service-learning and civic engagement program that empowers middle schoolers to make a difference in their communities through meaningful outreach projects, such as creating care items for individuals experiencing homelessness or writing cards for seniors. ? High School (Grades 9-12) Aspire ???An academic support program for high school students on scholarship at DeLaSalle or Cristo Rey. Helps youth with homework, building relationships, and explore careers with business and educational leaders. Meets only twice per week and in the evenings?? Elevate A support-focused program offering academic assistance, career exploration opportunities, and mentorship. Elevate helps high school youth prepare for post-secondary success by developing leadership, communication, and goal-setting skills.

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

After school and summer program that increases community involvement and provides educational, recreational, and cultural activities: - Computers and Legos - Community service projects - Field trips and excursions - Social skills training - Cooking classes - Nutrition education - Visiting artists nurture art skills and a creative experience

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

- 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

Youth Intervention and Prevention programs include: - Community Work Service program for juveniles under the age of 14 - Martin County Teen Court - Martin County Truancy Program - Shoplifting Intervention Program - "Thinking for a Change" Cognitive Skills Program - Tobacco Awareness Program

A program to meet the needs of youth with enrichment classes, leadership classes, leadership training and community service

After school youth center providing free meals to youth daily and including food and grocery assistance to families in need when necessary. The Center offers life preparedness programs like ABCs program, a culturally responsive workshop that prepares youth for adulthood by helping them develop financial literacy and healthy habits through hands-on workshops on budgeting, healthy living, and leadership skills. Works with Duluth Public Schools and Community School Collaborative to support students by ensuring that they are doing well in school and on track to graduate to their next grade level. Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) programming focuses on healthy living, art awareness, cultural awareness and sensitivity, academic achievement, community awareness and service learning.

- Ballet, jazz dancing, and tap dancing - Swimming; contact MaryAnn at (320)568-2532 - Walking programs - Adult/child mentoring program - Baseball and softball - Archery, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf - Day camp - Computer classes - Mature driver training - Youth community service programs

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Mobilizes middle and high school students across the state to create equitable systems through youth led outreach, education, and advocacy. Initiatives include: - AmeriCorps Promise Fellow: Provides targeted supports for students (focusing on students of color and low-income students) in 6 - 12th grades struggling with school attendance, behavior, and course performance - The Minnesota Youth Council: Consists of a group of 36 youth leaders who bring the youth's voices and presence to decision making spaces - VISTA Initiatives: Helps schools and nonprofits address the graduation gap and support the strategies that help youth succeed in school and learning

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

- Chess club - Computer classes - Conversational Spanish classes - Musical instrument instruction - Painting instruction - Sewing instruction - Swimming lessons, open swimming, etc. - Day camps - Drawing classes - Driver education program for new drivers and older adults ages 55 and older - Parenting education - Seminars/workshops - Tae Kwon Do - Trips and tours - Snowmobile safety classes - Youth development/youth service activities

Operates youth development training, providing STEM-centered education, job readiness, and life skills training at the intersection of urban agriculture, conservation, and food entrepreneurship for youth ages 14 - 21: Market Garden Program: operates five urban vegetable, herb and flower gardens hosted at various partner locations including government property, a nursing home, a restaurant, and churches. Interns help plant and maintain the gardens, operate a farmer's market stand and sell produce to local restaurants. During the fall and winter, they develop entrepreneurial skills by creating and selling garden-related products and operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Conservation Program: interns work on community-based restoration projects such as building rain gardens, renovating parks, removing invasive species, and maintain 278 acres of green spaces in four parks. Cook Fresh Program: interns develop skills in food preparation and preservation, nutrition literacy, and creative cooking through collaborations with Twin Cities chefs.

- Adapted Recreation Program (recreational activities for school age children with special needs). - Adult/student recreation programs: exercise, tai-chi, cooking, dancing - Adult basic education - Adult enrichment - GED/ESL - Parenting classes - School age child care - Student enrichment - Swimming pool - Youth development/service learning

Provides youth services, including: - After-school program - Basic needs support - Holiday project gifts at the holiday time - Individual and group support services and referral - In-school and after-school homework tutoring - Junior and senior high peer leadership, community service, and philanthropy program: Key Club - One-to-one and group mentoring - Peaceful playground facilitation at elementary school ?- Recreation center youth activities - Summer enrichment program ?- Youth board? ? ?Offers academic and life skills programs, including: - Children's garden - ECO Club and Water Project - Partnering with City of Ely: Recreation activities - Social and emotional learning activities year round - STEM activities year round

Campers will do jobs that are basic home repairs. Projects may include: - Caulking around windows/doors - Minor fascia/soffit repair or painting - Minor fascia/soffit repair or painting - New mobile home skirting/skirting repair - New steps only - New stoop and step construction - New wheelchair ramp construction - Weatherstripping around windows/doors Applicants must be on a fixed or low income and be within a 30-mile radius of the designated project site. Client needs, amount of work, and skills of campers are considered. It can be in town or rural. Someone must be at home while work is being done. Bathroom, electricity for tools, and drinking water must be provided. Labor & materials are free. Campers will provide their own transportation and will be supervised by the adults and group cares camp staff.

Services: - Adult Basic Education - GED - Youth and Adult Enrichment - Community Youth Facilities