Middle School and High School Programs
Teen REACH
Teen REACH provides FREE academic tutoring, cultural exposure, adult mentoring, fun field trips, and recreation for youth ages 11 to 14 (6th to 8th grade). Funded by the Department of Human Services, Teen REACH is an after school program held at West Middle School and St. Elizabeth Community Center.
Program offered St. Elizabeth's Community Center and West Middle School. Times vary for each locations.
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For more information please contact Louis Hopson at 815.489.1198 or email at lhopson@rockfordymca.org.
Youth Achievers
An Afro-centric socialization program for Middle School youth ages 12-14. This program features interesting, challenging workshops and exciting fun-filled educational field trips.
For more information please contact Antonio Ramirez at 815-489-1126 or email
Youth in Action
Youth in Action is a program for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. The program promotes community service, leadership, and friendship. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00-11:30 am to complete community service projects. On Fridays, students attend fun-filled trips to various locations. The program is FREE of charge. Meeting location is I.D. Pennock Branch.
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For more information please contact Antonio Ramirez at 815-489-1126 or email
Learn To Earn
Learn To Earn is a FREE program that provides extensive mentoring, counseling, job readiness, life skills, job shadowing and internships for in-school youth ages 16-18. This program also provides academic tutoring and helps improve study and social skills. Benefits for participants include a FREE YMCA membership while enrolled in the program. For more information, please call 815-489-1134.
The program is funded through the Workforce Investment Act.
For more information please contact Valerie Ferguson at 815-489-1134 or email
Link to Success
Link to Success is a FREE GED program for young adults ages 17-21 that includes academic tutoring, basic job and life skills training, and job shadowing. Benefits for participants include a free YMCA membership and free child care while attending on-site classes. For more information, please call 815-489-1134.
The program is funded through the Workforce Investment Act.
For more information please contact Valerie Ferguson at 815-489-1134 or email
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