Programs in this section offer information and resources to help children succeed in the classroom, be promoted on time, and participate in safe, educational and recreational after-school activities.
School Based - The TEAM UP After-school Program: Be Cool After School

The Jacksonville Journey based TEAM UP After-school Program
Boys and Girls Club: Annie Morgan Elementary
Boys and Girls Club: Southside Middle School
Bridge: Alfred duPont Middle School
Bridge: Andrew Robinson Elementary
Community Connections: Lake Shore Middle School
Community Connections: Martin Luther King Elementary
Communities in Schools: Ft. Caroline Middle School
Communities in Schools: Jeb Stuart Middle School
Communities in Schools: Lake Forest Elementary
Communities in Schools: Mayport Middle School
Communities in Schools: Stillwell Middle School
PAL: R. L. Brown Elementary
Wayman Development Corporation: Biltmore Elementary
YMCA: George Carver Elementary
YMCA Rufus Payne Elementary
Community Based TEAM UP After-school Program
Boys & Girls Clubs
(904) 396-4435
Provides neighborhood-based after-school and summer programs focusing on academic, cultural, health and leadership enrichment services. Sites include:
- General Service Center
1300 Riverplace Blvd., #310, 32207
- Beaches Club
820 N. 20th St., Jax Beach, 32250
- Lee Club
313 E. 10th St., 32206 |
NFL YET (Youth Education Town) 555 W. 25th St., 32206
Victory Pointe Club 6750 Ramona Blvd., 32205
Woodland Acres Club 191 Pecan St., 32211
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The Bridge BUS Program
1824 Pearl Street, 32206
(904) 354-7799
Provides before- and after-school homework assistance, positive youth development, nutrition and recreational activities. The BUS program is accredited by the National School Age Care Alliance (NSACA).
The Bridge at Southwind Villas
8711 Newton Road, Units 68 & 72, 32216
(904) 928-1240
Provides an after-school homework assistance, recreational, and life skills program at Southwind Villas.
Community Connections
After-school programs
327 East Duval St., 32202
(904) 350-9949
Provides after-school learning activities for children ages 5 to 18 as well as arts, crafts, and recreation. Sites include:
- A.L. Lewis Center
3655 Ribault Scenic Drive, 32208
- Courtney Manor
5620 Collins Road, 32244
- Davis Center
325 E. Duval St., 32202
- Kendall Court
10535 Lem Turner Road, 32218 |
- Leigh Meadows
4320 Sunbeam Road, 32257
- Linsdey Terrace
6455 Argyle Forest Road, 32244
- Nia Terrace
2045 Jammes Road, 32210
- Sable Palms
2150 Emerson St., 32207 |
Communities in Schools/ Take Stock in Children
3100 University Blvd. S., Suite 300, 32216
(904) 354-5918
Provides college/vocational scholarships and mentors to eligible students in the 5th and 8th grades.
daniel - Project Prepare
1526 N. Parental Home Rd., 32216
(904) 722-0462
Provides housing, support, and jobs for homeless youth.
Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment
Club Rec
Mary Lena Gibbs Recreation Complex
6974 Wilson Blvd., 32210
(904) 630-3500
Provides an after-school tutorial, recreation and life-skills training program for 1st through 5th grade students.
Duval's Youth Voice Council
Jacksonville Children's Commission
1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., 32206
(904) 630-6441
Young people ages 13 to 18 are invited to become members of this council to give a voice to their age group and actively participate in community forums and projects.
Girls, Inc.
1627 Rogero Road, 32211
(904) 731-9933
Provides after-school homework assistance, life-skills training and recreational activities in neighborhood centers...and yes, boys can attend, too! Sites include:
- Caroline Arms
6457 Ft. Caroline Road, 32277
- Spring Park Center
3702 Stanley St., 32207 |
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MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation -TnT
Emmett Reed Community Center
1093 West 6th St., 32209
(904) 301-3786
Provides after-school program tennis lessons, homework assistance and life-skills classes for students in the 1st through 5th grades.
Police Athletic League (PAL)
(904) 355-3308
Focuses on an advanced survival and awareness curriculum, enrichment activities, and tutoral assistance.
Sites include:
11751 McCormick Road, 32226
1050 Franklin Street, 32206
2165 West 33rd Street, 32209