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National trends in After-School Programming From Afterschool Alliance Seven in Ten students improved their homework completion and class participation when attending a community learning center. Three out of Four parents agree that after-school programs give them peace of mind about their children while they are at work. For every dollar invested in after- school programs, at least $2.50 is saved in crime-related costs. 73% of parents agree, after- school programs help reduce the likelihood that youth will engage in risky behaviors. 71% of Minnesota parents feel that after-school programs help working parents keep their jobs. Neighborhood Youth Services provides a FREE, comprehensive, full-service program for school-aged youth in Duluth’s Central Hillside. Enrichment Services Free voluntary program serving the Central Hillside for over 25 years. Partnership program — working together with community organizations. Open aſter school, during school breaks and during the summer. Provides free healthy snacks and meals during open hours. Age-appropriate programs include academic support, recreational activities and cultural programming. Programs designed to help strengthen families, reduce risky behavior and open up a world of opportunity for youth. Creates a safe place to learn, play and connect with community, friends and family. Hosts a mental health professional from Cambia Hills, one of our partner programs, who helps youth with social skill development. Partners with Mentor Duluth to match caring community members with youth. Offers Jobs, Education and Training (JET) project — youth have the opportunity to learn job-related skills, explore careers and participate in job shadows. Neighborhood Youth Services is a program of the Hills youth and family services 310 N 1st Ave W | Duluth, MN 55806 | 218.623.6474 | NYSDuluth.org “We are the direct link to families in the community. Hundreds of possibilities come from NYS, we are a ripple of endless potential” - Aaron G., NYS Youth Worker Connecting Kids to the Community
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National trends in
After-School Programming
From Afterschool Alliance
Seven in Ten students improved their homework completion and class participation when attending a community learning center.
Three out of Four parents agree that after-school programs give them peace of mind about their children while they are at work.
For every dollar invested in after-school programs, at least $2.50 is saved in crime-related costs. 73% of parents agree, after-school programs help reduce the likelihood that youth will engage in risky behaviors.
71% of Minnesota parents feel that after-school programs help working parents keep their jobs.
Neighborhood Youth Services provides a FREE, comprehensive, full-service program for school-aged youth in
Duluth’s Central Hillside.
Enrichment Services
Free voluntary program serving the Central Hillside for over 25 years.
Partnership program — working together with community organizations.
Open after school, during school breaks and during the summer.
Provides free healthy snacks and meals during open hours. Age-appropriate programs include academic support, recreational activities and cultural programming. Programs designed to help strengthen families, reduce risky behavior and open up a world of opportunity for youth.
Creates a safe place to learn, play and connect with community, friends and family.
Hosts a mental health professional from Cambia Hills, one of our partner programs, who helps youth with social skill development.
Partners with Mentor Duluth to match caring community members with youth.
Offers Jobs, Education and Training (JET) project — youth have the opportunity to learn job-related skills, explore careers and participate in job shadows.
Neighborhood Youth Services is a program of the Hills youth and family services
310 N 1st Ave W | Duluth, MN 55806 | 218.623.6474 | NYSDuluth.org
“We are the direct link to families in the community. Hundreds of possibilities come from NYS, we are a ripple of endless potential”
- Aaron G., NYS Youth Worker
Connecting Kids to the Community
Neighborhood Youth Services 2016 Highlights
“My life without NYS would be a lot different…my grades wouldn’t be as good. The staff are the motivation you need to work hard. I can get pretty much everything here—food, help with homework, play basketball, there are so many resources all in one place”
-Jon P., NYS Youth alum
Programming Offerings
enrichment All-Ages Programs
Structured and supervised learning environment
Academics: tutoring and experiential learning
Cultural programming
Recreation and outdoor adventure programs
Computer Lab
Dance
Gardening
Arts and crafts
Chef’s Club
Sports
Daily snacks and meals
Healthy Teens Initiative
Family events
4-H
Service Learning
Jobs, Education and Training (JET) Project For Teens
Enhance job-related skills — including resume writing, completing applications, and mock interviews
Opportunity to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
Offers Career Exploration and Job Shadowing
Provides on-the-job-learning and job-related resources
Explores post-secondary options
Skill Building
Socio-emotional learning
Interpersonal Skills
Self Regulation
Formalized skill building groups with a mental health professional*
Access to family and individual therapy*
*Enrollment is through the Cambia Hills Program and requires additional paperwork
How to Apply
To learn more about our programs or to complete an application: NYSDuluth.org | 218.623.6474 | [email protected]
735 Youth Participated
18,199 Snacks and Meals Served
70+ volunteers
Over 600 small group tutoring sessions completed by K-5 Youth
40+ Program Partners
