Enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through high-yield learning activities. Delivers innovative and inspiring programs focused on BGCB's three outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Coordinates weekly activities for area youth.   - Youth Council meets monthly to discuss community awareness projects. - Study Zone is an after-school homework help and study center that meets twice per week where students can access computers and a printer. - Offers teen trips during the school year and during the summer.   - Coordinates DateWise, a program dedicated to promoting healthy relationships and dating violence awareness.

The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through high-yield learning activities. Delivers innovative and inspiring programs focused on BGCB's three outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

The Community Resource Center is an accepting and supportive place for teens in the Stanwood Camano area to gather after school and participate in a variety of activities and clubs.

Provides a variety of in-school and after-school groups for middle school and high school students. Bilingual/agricultural staff offer social and emotional support while learning key skills. Topics include identify development, healthy relationships, history and culture, job searching, post-high school planning and tutoring. LGBTQ/QTBIPOC youth programming is available. Also provides systems navigation workshops for immigrant and refugee parents and guardians. Service learning hours are available.

Provides afterschool and summer learning programs, with academic, enrichment and social skills activities together with programs to increase youth involvement and family engagement.

If you are working on a tough homework assignment or have questions about a lesson, come to the Library for Homework Help. We have volunteers who can help K-12 students with math, science, English, social studies and science. Students without homework can read and play learning enrichment games with trained tutors. You can get Homework Help most days during the school year, except on weekends and school holidays. No reservations are needed just come to the Library during Homework Help hours and bring your homework assignment and textbook. If our volunteers do not know an answer, they will help you find it. Do not worry if you do not have all the supplies you need. We have many things available that you can use, like graphing calculators, markers, paper, pencils, and a laptop. When you come to the Library for Homework Help, let us know what you need – there is a good chance we will have it.

Works in partnership with Kent Meridian and Rainier Beach High Schools to offer year-long after-school academic programs to all newly arrived refugee youth in high school. Classroom Assistants and students meet weekly to complete homework assignments, tackle the senior research project, and complete important college application paperwork, such as the FAFSA. Time is divided into classroom instruction, individual and group work, mentorship, educational workshops, and access to scholastic resources.   Both sites feature Classroom Assistants who focus on assisting students as they participate in academic activities to improve their reading and writing skills and increase their knowledge of college and career readiness. The program strives to provide the information, resources, and access to opportunities to meet and exceed grade level standards, while completing high school graduation and college application milestones in order to graduate on time and with plans to pursue post-secondary education. Also provides opportunities for students to participate in civic and community engagement projects to build their leadership skills as well as to complete service learning requirements for graduation.

Coordinates intervention services for elementary and middle school students in North Central Washington who are at risk of dropping out. Provides resource coordination, individual student support, and school-wide programming in partner schools. As of December 2022, Communities In School of North Central Washington has partnered with the following schools in North Central Washington: Orondo Elementary, Waterville (K-12), as well as 6 schools in the Moses Lake School District - Larson Heights Elementary, Longview Elementary, North Elementary, Park Orchard Elementary, Peninsula Elementary, and Endeavor Middle School.

Provides a homework assistance program through structured after-school study halls for all grades.  Offers one-on-one tutoring as needed and an organized tutoring program. Computer access and basic computer skills tutoring are available.

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides tutoring, education, and mentoring for youth K-12th grades and adult education for refugee, migrant, and underprivileged individuals. -  Education: homework help and tutoring for students K-12th, especially for refugee, migrant, and underprivileged students -  STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and hands on computer skills -  Youth mentoring and support -  Adult Education: English as a Second Language, High School Completion, GED, literacy, and writing -  Character and tolerance building

Trains and places community volunteers in elementary schools to empower young students with strong literacy skills.  Works one on one with students to help increase their rate of learning.

Provides afterschool and summer learning programs, with academic, enrichment and social skills activities together with programs to increase youth involvement and family engagement.

Enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through high-yield learning activities. Delivers innovative and inspiring programs focused on BGCB's three outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.

Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.

Coordinates licensed child care for school-aged children at three North Seattle sites. Programs for school-aged children include activities and learning opportunities such as homework assistance, arts and crafts and games.  Call for Seattle child care site locations.

Youth Programs provide a wide variety of services to low-income in-school (ages 14-21) and out-of-school (ages 16-24) youth to help them succeed in school and work. Program participants may receive a range of services from the following areas: occupational skills training; career counseling; internships; job placements; mentoring; tutoring; leadership development; financial literacy; entrepreneurial skills training; local labor market and employment information services; postsecondary education and training transition support; workforce preparation and training activities designed for specific career clusters; and additional supportive services.

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Provides after-school programs for children in grades K-5 and full-time enrichment programs during school breaks. Programs include academic enrichment, homework assistance, nutritious snacks, outdoor play and other activities geared toward students' social-emotional and academic skills. During school breaks, full day care is offered.