Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Knowledge Is A Ticket Out Of Poverty.
The Salvation Army offers after-school programs and enrichment activities
to help families in our community.
For the most up-to-date information, please contact us at 708-456-6220.
By the end of the 4th grade, African-American, Latino and low-income students are already two years behind grade level.
By the time they reach the 12th grade, the same kids are four years behind.
"The goal-setting class really showed me how to create a plan to succeed and reach my dream."
The Salvation Army's programs help motivate, encourage and empower youth to be the best they can be and to seek out ways to reach their goals..
The Salvation Army empowers youth in our community through:
Mama and Me
This is an opportunity for Mom's and their pre school children to gather together, make friends and be encouraged. This opportunity is on Fridays from 10am until 11am. For more information please contact Pamela Church-Pryor at 708 456 6220 or pamela.church-pryor@usc.salvationarmy.org
Character-Building Programs
Weekly scout-style and mentoring programs are designed to support youth and teens as they navigate their world and grow into adulthood. Topics addressed can include bullying, peer pressure, making a positive impact on the community, family life, and more.
Character-building classes meet Wednesdays during the school year at 6.15 - 7.00 p.m.
- Moonbeams: ages Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (ages 3-5)
- Sunbeams: girls in grades 1 - 5
- Girl Guards: girls in grades 6 - 12
- Adventure Corps: boys in grades 1 - 12
Music, Visual and Dramatic Education
The Salvation Army is the largest music educator in the world, with offerings in brass, vocal, guitar, drums and more. It is important to provide additional creative outlets for youth, teens and adults to share their experiences, hopes, dreams and fears.
Classes are held Wednesdays during the school year, starting on the second week of September.
- Youth Chorus (grades 1 - 8): 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
- Cherubs (ages 3 - 5): 5:45 - 6.15 p.m.
- Ukulele: (grades 2 - 8): 5:45 - 6.15 p.m.
- Beginners Brass/Technique (Grade 3+ with adult front teeth): 5.45 - 6.15 p.m.
- General Music (Intro to Music) (Grades 1-8): 5.45 - 6.25pm
