Provides clothing, school supplies and hygiene items

The workshop program engages students creatively through a variety of theatre-based activities focused on using body, voice, and imagination to create exciting characters and tell fantastic stories. From improv to playwriting, drama workshops are designed to build confidence, communication, and social-emotional skills in addition to identity exploration through the tools of theatre. Designed for elementary and middle school-aged students, we teach drama workshops at and in partnership with various community organizations such as KIDSTOP, Promise Neighborhood, Too Much Talent, D Blake Center, Youthset, etc.

Provides academic and enrichment activities to children and youth ages 4 - 18 that promote learning and relationship building during the summer. Free meals are served at programming sites.

Music Classes: Learn how to play an instrument from real-world musicians. Provides small group lessons that meet twice per week for 8 weeks. Lessons are available for guitar, piano, drums, and vocals. Hip Hop 4 Life: Learn about the roots of hip hop and how the recording process works. Provides opportunities to write and record an original song. Open Mic Night: Participants are able to share their talent with the community; all acts and ages are welcome.

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Provides mental health skills training such as Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) to students in grades K-12 in select schools in the Robbinsdale area. Services are provided in a judgement-free group environment at the New Hope Mental Health Clinic.

The following services are available to persons transitioning from High School: - Exploration counseling services - Instruction in self-advocacy services - Internship opportunities - Introductory work activities - Post-secondary education counseling services - Work experience opportunities - Work-based learning coaching - Workplace readiness training

Program provides the following services: - Career information and exploration - Field trips to local businesses and industries - Leadership skills exercises - Projects in technical fields - Recreational outings - Supplementary scholarships to Dunwoody College of Technology - Student assessment exercises

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.

- 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

Counselors help with home and school problems for minority students by tutoring and counseling

Helps students explore career options and develop plans for transition from high school to post-secondary training and/or competitive employment. Individual services include: ?- Career awareness ?- Career placement ?- Career preparation ?- Discussions and information on non-traditional employment options and identification of career pathways ?- Individualized wraparound or support services ?- Self-advocacy ?- Work-based learning ?- Work-readiness skills training Group services include: ?- Career awareness ?- Career exploration ?- Career placement ?- Information on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs, including admission processes, and support resources ?- Work-readiness skills training ?- Self-advocacy instruction

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

Convenient access to mental health services for families of children with emotional and behavioral concerns. Therapists work collaboratively with teachers to address social, emotional or behavioral concerns that impact a child's academic and social success. Participating schools are located in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, North Saint Paul and Shoreview. Bloomington: - Oak Grove Elementary - Valley View Elementary - Valley View Middle - Washburn Elementary - Westwood Elementary Eden Prairie: - Cedar Ridge Elementary - Central Middle - Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion - Eden Lake Elementary - Eden Prairie Childhood Center - Eden Prairie High - Forest Hills Elementary - Oak Point Elementary - Pathways (Cedar Ridge)/Capstone (EP High) - Prairie View Elementary Minneapolis: - Bethune Community School - Bryn Mawr Community School - Elizabeth Hall International Elementary - Jenny Lind Community School - Nellie Stone Johnson Community School - Seward Montessori School - Sheridan School Minnetonka, North Saint Paul and Shoreview: - Lionsgate Academy

The Welcome Center is a place for families new to the community to register their children for any District 742 school and also receive the help, services, and referrals they need to get students ready to enter school Parents and guardians may contact the Center to: - Enroll new and returning students - Apply for a transfer to a school other than the student's resident or assigned area school - Record a change of address Center staff provide - Busing schedules - Open house information - Language assessments for ESL students - Referrals for community resources and information - School program and activity information - School supply lists

Assists families, schools, and the community to: - Enroll homeless students in a stable education program - Make transportation arrangements that promote stability including school of origin if feasible - Gather school records from other locations - Distribute school supplies and make referrals to agencies that meet basic needs - Increase awareness and support in the community regarding conditions of homelessness - Be an advocate within the school system as well as in the community helping assure homeless students are respected and addressed

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.

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.

- Central Square Community Center: Indoor pool, fitness room, programs, classes, meeting space, locker rooms, swimming lessons, exercise classes, and gymnastics gym - Community Garden: Rents 15' x 20' community garden plots at the west end of McMorrow Field at 200 South Street - Youth Athletics: Administers and coordinates leagues of t-ball (ages 4 - 5) and football (first - second grade for flag and third - sixth grade for tackle)

Academic advising and support services: - American Indian Learning Resource Center - Career Center - Disability Resources - Diversity and Inclusion - International Student Services - Tutoring Center Campus resources: - Campus daycare - Counseling - Medical services: Professional medical staff at UMD Health Services provides quality, primary health care - Student health services: A comprehensive health and wellness facility provides health care needs to college students - Technology resources Student Life: - Kirby Student Center - Multicultural Center - Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) and Facilities - Sports clubs - Student Government Association - Student organizations UMD One Stop Student Services: Provides expert advice regarding registration, financial aid, billing, payment, student records, and veterans benefits

Provides Somali/East African middle and high school students with the tools, knowledge, and skills to be self-sufficient. - Leadership Training: Summer leadership training for students - Mentorship: Provided by Somali/East African college students and graduates over video conferencing platforms. An individualized plan is created to help with academics, college admission, online learning, etc. - Middle School Strive Program: Provides a space in which East African youth can connect to discuss, learn, and get the support needed from their peers and program mentors - Mindfulness Training: Provided to resettled youth to help cope with resettlement and adjustment - Youth Strive Program: Serves recent refugees of Somali and/or East African descent who are in middle and high school to help them navigate post-graduation options - Youth Workshops: Provides short-term workshops regarding professional development that includes creating a resume, cover letter, and interview best practices, and digital literacy that includes cyberbulling, internet security, researching, and professional engagement.

Provides personal guidance, academic support, and information to students and parents to help them begin thinking and planning for their educational futures. Outreach liaisons meet with students and/or families in school classrooms and in small groups to help them understand personal and family values, goals, interests, and provide tutoring. Includes exploration of: - Career information and the different types of postsecondary options to reach career goals - Class choice options in middle and high school to prepare to enter and succeed in postsecondary education - College planning and goal setting - Various ways to cover the costs of postsecondary education

One-to-one live homework help from online tutors: - Foreign language center - Help with in-depth questions - Live skills building - Practice test center - Writing lab

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.