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Programs:
The J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center provides a year round
programs of academic enrichment, recreation, and related social services.
*NEW!
Measure Up! Middle School After-School Program
Program Description:
We are offering many developmental benefits for
students, thanks to funding
by Franklin County Job and Family Services. Nutritious snacks along with
dinner are provided for participants who will receive homework assistance,
math/reading tutoring, and will be able to form positive relationships
with peers and staff. the goal of this program, is to provide a physically
and emotionally safe place for youth to become inspired to succeed, not
only at this current state of life, but in the future as well.
October 15, 2008 -June 4, 2009.
Program Hours Mon – Fri, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Program Capacity 30
Center Activities: Homework Help, Recreational
activities, Fitness Classes, Computer Lab,
Friday
Movie Madness
Cost Free
*NEW!
Cheerleading and Dance
Calling all cheerleaders and dancers! Girls in grades
K-5 have the chance to join our cheerleading and dance squad. Girls meet
two times a week and will be participating in various community
opportunities.
*NEW!
Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts meet twice a week through May. The Ohio
State University Kid Corp volunteer troop leaders, Brittany and Jennifer,
have many exciting activities planned for the girls. The first will be a
cookie sale at JAJYC!
*NEW!
Boy Scouts
Our Boy Scout troop is still looking for a leader, so
parents please feel free to inquire about volunteering. Unfortunately, we
cannot meet until we get a leader! If you are interested in volunteering ,
please contact Program Director Michele Jones at (614) 279-0012
*NEW! Basketball
League
Our winter Basketball League is being replaced with
Next Level Basketball Skills. Drills and skills are
scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This program will
be continuing through April.
Lead The Way – October 4, 2008 thru August 2009
Lead The Way is a local initiative that partnered with the J. Ashburn Jr.
Youth
Center. Lead The Way provides educational enrichment and internship
opportunities for students with physical, sensory or learning
disabilities. Lead The Way provides successful transition development
activities with a focus on areas of need specific to youth with
disabilities, including exposure to mentors and role models with and
without disabilities, tutoring (reading & writing), homework help
(academic achievement), self-advocacy, post-secondary awareness, workforce
development, and summer employment.
Program Hours Saturday, 9:00 – 12:00
Program Capacity 30
Center Activities Computer Training/Certification, College Prep,
Transition
Planning
No Child Left Behind Tutoring – October 15, 2008
through March 2009
The J. Ashburn Youth Center will offer No Child Left Behind Tutoring. Our
objective is to realize a measurable improvement in test scores between a
pre and post tests taken by the students. All eligible students,
kindergarten through 8th grades, will receive 24 hours of tutoring. Middle
School Students will attend 3 two hour tutoring sessions for 4 weeks.
Staff will develop collaborate with parents to complete an Improvement
Achievement Plan for the child that includes academic goals, timelines,
and assessments.
Summer Life Enrichment Program – June 14 thru August
15, 2009
The J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center Summer Life Enrichment Program is designed
for area underprivileged youth and provides programming that is a
combination of both academic and social development activities. The 2008
program is centered on the theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM). Participants take part in a daily curriculum that is a
balance of both academic enhancement classes and extracurricular
activities that include gym, computer, chess, dance, Girl Scouts, and Boy
Scouts to name a few. Campers also are taken on weekly educational field
trips and fun-filled outings.
Program Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Target Population Youth, ages 5 - 13
JAJYC After-School Program – September 2, 2008 thru
June 4, 2009
J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center assists youth in strengthening academic
performance through academic daily homework sessions, one hour a day. We
also provide wholesome use of free time and create an environment for
artistic expression, growth and development while fostering creative
thinking. Provided as a skill based enrichment program, classes are
offered as open art, one on one art and special art projects. A dinner
meal is available for participants
Program Hours Mon – Fri, 3:30 – 6:30
Program Capacity 100
Center Activities Homework, Tutoring, Recreation, Fitness Classes,
Computer Lab,
Fun Fridays
Cost Free
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