Youth Development

After-School Activities

There are many ways to support positive after-school activities for area youngsters, from kindergarten through high school ages. The following is a list of examples and contact names and phone numbers. Each opportunity has its own rewards, and your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Elementary School

Youth Groups/Clubs

Offered for specific grade levels and serving youth who generally live close to one another or attend the same school. Programs are led by volunteer club leaders through Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, 4-H/Extension, and Girl Scouts.

YMCA After-School Program

Offered for K-5th graders at selected schools five days per week. Operates on school in-service days and holidays. Contact YMCA Child Development, 503-399-2769 or their website for more information.

Salem Child Development Center

K-5th grade students, offered at selected schools five days per week. Operates on school inservice days and holidays. Contact 503-363-9824 or their website for more information.

Boys and Girls Clubs

Activities offered at each of their facilities, including the main Club and satellite clubs at Swegle and Kennedy Schools. Contact the Boys and Girls Club, 503-581-7383 or their website for more information.

Middle School

POWER Program

After-school program for middle school students designed to Promote Outstanding Work, Education, and Recreation.

Youth Groups/Clubs

Boys and Girls Clubs

Activities offered at the main Club or Walker Middle School branch site. Contact 503-581-7383 for information on programs for middle school youth, or visit their website.

High School

After-School Assistant

High school students are needed to help with the after-school POWER Program at local middle schools. Volunteer positions include assistant instructor, teen center supervisor, and assistant to the coordinator. For more information, call 503-588-6261.

High School After-School Programs

Each of the Salem-Keizer high schools offer after school activities, including intramural sports, athletics, theater arts, enrichment, and special interests.

Internship

Gain work experience and explore a variety of careers in the Cityof Salem's High School Internship Program. Internships are customized to meet the needs of the individual and run for a month, a season, a semester, or a full year.

Teen Action Team

Purpose: Empower students to become advocates for a drug-free community. Create a self-perpetuating service learning model that will allow students to practice positive life skills and encourage peers to develop healthy lifestyle habits.

Youth Groups/Clubs

Publications

Youth Yellow Pages

Paginas Amarillas Juveniles