activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- After-School Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates daily after-school programs Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at two clubhouses in the Quad Cities area (Prescott and Prescott Valley) for children aged 5 to 18. These programs include homework tutoring, educational games, healthy habits activities, arts and crafts, sports, STEM projects, and community service, along with providing healthy snacks.
- After-School Programs After-School Youth Development ProgramsOperates daily after-school programs from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at two clubhouses in the Quad Cities area (Prescott and Prescott Valley) for children aged 5-18, providing a safe environment with homework tutoring, educational games, healthy habits activities, arts and crafts, sports, and STEM projects.
- After-school Programming After-School Youth Development ProgramsProvides daily after-school programming Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at two clubhouses in Prescott and Prescott Valley, serving over 2,000 youth annually. Activities include homework tutoring, educational games, healthy habits, arts and crafts, sports, STEM projects, and community service, with a focus on academic enrichment, health and wellness, STEM, arts, sports and recreation, and character and leadership.
- Break Week Full-Day Programming Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOffers full-day programming during school break weeks for an additional fee.
- Full-Day Break Week Programming Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOffers full-day programming during school break weeks for an additional fee.
- Outdoor Adventure Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOperates outdoor adventure programs including hiking, biking, archery, nature hikes, environmental education, and outdoor games to help youth build confidence and reconnect with others.
- Summer Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOffers a full-time summer program that includes recreation, field trips, and educational activities for youth.
- Summer Programs Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOffers a full-time summer program that includes recreation, field trips, and educational activities for youth, as well as full-day programming during school break weeks.
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- Accessible After-School and Summer Programming after-school programmingThe organization provides safe, welcoming, and financially accessible after-school and full-time summer programs for youth, offering academic support, hands-on projects, active play, recreation, and educational activities, while keeping membership fees affordable and offering scholarships.
- Experiential Learning through Outdoor Adventure outdoor adventure therapyThe organization utilizes guided, research-informed outdoor adventure programs to address issues like screen time, reduce anxiety, build confidence, foster connection, reduce stress, spark conversations, and build trust among youth.
- Financial Accessibility for Program Participation financial_accessibilityThe organization ensures broad access to its programs by maintaining affordable membership fees and offering scholarships, removing financial barriers for youth participation.
- Holistic Youth Development holistic youth developmentThe organization employs a multi-pillar approach to youth development, encompassing academic enrichment, health and wellness, STEM, arts, sports, and character and leadership development, to foster well-rounded individuals.
- Holistic Youth Development holistic_youth_developmentThe organization employs a comprehensive youth development model that addresses multiple facets of a child's growth, including academic enrichment, health and wellness, STEM, arts, sports, and character/leadership development, to foster competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. This approach also emphasizes creating meaningful relationships and a nurturing "home away from home" environment with personalized support from caring adults.
- Holistic Youth Development holistic_youth_developmentThe organization employs a comprehensive youth development model that addresses multiple facets of a child's growth, including academic enrichment, health and wellness, STEM, arts, sports, and character/leadership development, to foster competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.
- Long-Term Financial Sustainability through Endowment Management endowment managementThe organization ensures long-term financial stability, program expansion, and facility improvements by utilizing major gifts and managing endowment funds, investing the principal and using a portion of annual earnings for ongoing support.
- Long-term Financial Sustainability through Endowment Management endowment_managementThe organization ensures long-term financial stability, program expansion, and facility improvements by utilizing major gifts and managing endowment funds. This involves investing the principal and using a portion of the annual earnings to provide a permanent support source for programs, scholarships, or operations.
- Outdoor Experiential Learning and Adventure Therapy outdoor_adventure_therapyThe organization utilizes guided, research-informed outdoor adventure programs and experiential learning to address issues like excessive screen time, reduce anxiety, build confidence, foster connection, reduce stress, spark conversations, and build trust among youth.
- Outdoor Experiential Learning and Adventure Therapy outdoor_adventure_therapyThe organization utilizes guided, research-informed outdoor experiences and adventure programs as a core strategy to address issues like excessive screen time, reduce anxiety, build confidence, foster connection, reduce stress, spark conversations, and build trust among youth.
- Relationship-Based Youth Development relationship-based youth developmentThe organization focuses on building meaningful connections and relationships with youth, creating a nurturing "home away from home" environment where caring adults provide personalized support to foster competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence.
- Relationship-Based Youth Support relationship_based_youth_developmentThe organization prioritizes creating thoughtful, meaningful connections and relationships between caring adults and youth, fostering a "home away from home" environment that provides personalized support and builds trust.
- Trauma-Informed Youth Support trauma-informed careThe organization enhances program effectiveness by training staff in trauma-informed youth support, ensuring a sensitive and effective approach to working with young people.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
After School Program
Offers homework help, educational games, healthy activities, arts and crafts, and sports for youth.
Outdoor Adventure Programs
Engages youth in outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and archery to promote physical and mental well-being.
Summer Day Camp
Provides full-time summer activities including recreation, field trips, and educational programs.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Prescott & Prescott Valley Partner — Operates Clubhouses in Prescott and Prescott Valley to serve local youth.
- Quad Cities Partner — Community served by the organization's programs and initiatives.