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Community
The most numerous and varied services provided by the Agency are provided in the Community Services Department. Following the purchase of the Chatham YMCA in 1979, services expanded to include athletic, recreational and educational programs for community residents. These activities are ongoing. Community Services' programs and services are reviewed annually and enhanced often in an effort to address the many and ever-changing needs in the community, while building character, pride, and self-confidence in its participants. Programs and services offered within the Community Services Department are:
A’s & B’s (Academic Betterment)
For further academic support and assistance, the A’s & B’s Program offers after school assistance with homework in all subjects to community youth. The primary goal of this program is to improve the academic performance, test scores and achievement of elementary school students.
Brag Club for Seniors
The Brag club offers weekly socialization, cultural and recreational activities for adults age 55 and over. These individuals volunteer their time, expertise and experience in support of South Central’s programs and services. Their motto is “After age 55 we have something to brag about.”
Biddy Basketball League
For more than twenty (20) years, the Biddy Basketball League has provided and instructional an competitive athletic program to boys and girls, ages 3 through 15 years old. Participants learn the fundamentals of basketball, as well as concepts of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-discipline.
Choices
Funded by DFSS, CHOICES is an after school social responsibility Program located in the 6th Ward. Youth learn to make appropriate choices while meeting targeted academic and character goals.
Sports and Recreation
Funded by the Chicago Department of Human Services' Department of Family & Support Services, The Sports & Recreation program provides innovatie sports and recreation to community youth during out-of-school time. Activities include basketball, softball, soccer, flag football, and City cultural tours.
The Summer Enrichment Camp Program is for children 3 to 13 years old. The camp begins the Monday following the dismissal of the Chicago Public Schools and continues until one week prior to the start of school. The camp provides academics, life skills, and recreation to children between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is designed to support working parents during the summer months, as well as enrich the children by reviewing academics learned and previewing those to come in the new school year; boosting self confidence and independence, and just plain having fun.
Teen R.E.A.C.H.
Youth Intervention In July of 1988 the Illinois Department of Human Services awarded South Central a contract to expand the after-school services offered by the Agency’s Community Center. The Teen REACH Youth Intervention Program is aimed at preventing teen pregnancy, alcohol and other drug use, and teen violence. Youth development programs are provided in five (5) core areas—academics, life skills, mentoring, recreation/sports, parent training—during the hours after school is dismissed and before parents are home from work.
South Central Community Services
Administrative Office
8316 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60619
(773) 483-0900 - Fax:(773) 483-8090
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