Youth Development / School Success Programs Sponsored by the Children's Commission.
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.
The TEAM UP Program: Be Cool After School
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Programs
3100 University Blvd. South, #120, 32216
904-727-9797
Provides school-based mentoring for students who need help achieving academic and/or behavioral improvements. School sites include:
- R.L. Brown Elementary
- Carter Woodson Elementary
- John E. Ford Elementary
- Hogan Spring Glen Elementary
- Sadie Tillis Elementary
- Gregory Drive Elementary
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
- Ribault Middle School
- Kings Trail Elementary
- Garden City Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
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- S.P. Livingston Elementary
- Hyde Grove Elementary
- Pinedale Elementary
- Oak Hill Elementary
- Normandy Elementary
- Saint Clair Evans Academy
- North Shore Elementary
- Lake Forest Elementary
- Central Riverside Elementary
- Ramona Boulevard Elementary
- Matthew Gilbert Middle School
- Seabreeze Elementary
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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
- Lee Club
313 E. 10th St., 32206
- Kooker Park Club
2902 Bennett St., 32206
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Victory Pointe Club
6750 Ramona Blvd., 32205
Woodland Acres Club
191 Pecan St., 32211
Beaches Club
820 N. 20th St., Jax Beach, 32250 |
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).
Full Service Community Schools
904-630-6418
Provides academic, social, behavioral and health services for students and families at six targeted elementary schools. School sites include:
- Carter Woodson Elementary
2334 Butler Ave., 32209
- Justina Road Elementary
3101 Justina Road, 32277
- Saint Clair Evans Academy
5443 Moncrief Road, 32209 |
- Hogan Spring Glen Elementary
6736 Beach Blvd., 32216
- Ruth Upson Elementary
1090 Dancy St., 32205
- Ramona Blvd. Elementary
5540 Ramona Blvd., 32205 |
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
904-727-6460
Provides after-school learning activities for children ages 5 to 18 as well as arts, crafts, and recreation.
- Main Office
7507 Beach Blvd. #2700, 32216
- Nia Terrace
2045 Jammes Road, 32210
- Magnolia Pointe
7507 Beach Blvd., 32216
- Kendall Court
10535 Lem Turner Road, 32218
- Linsdey Terrace
6455 Argyle Forest Road, 32244 |
- A.L. Lewis Center
3655 Ribault Scenic Drive, 32208
- Leigh Meadows
4320 Sunbeam Road, 32257
- Davis Center
325 E. Duval St., 32202
- Courtney Manor
5620 Collins Road, 32244
- Sable Palms
2150 Emerson St., 32207 |
Department of Parks, Recreation and Entertainment
Club Rec
904-630-3500
Provides an after-school tutorial, recreation and life-skills training program for 1st through 5th grade students.
- Mary Lena Gibbs Recreation Complex
6974 Wilson Blvd., 32210 |
Girls, Inc.
904-731-9933
Provides after-school homework assistance, life-skills training and recreational activities in neighborhood centers. Sites include:
- Main Office
1627 Rogero Road, 32211
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- Spring Park Center
3702 Stanley St., 32207
- Caroline Arms
6457 Ft. Caroline Road, 32277 |
Communities In Schools/ Take Stock in Children
3108 Lenox Ave., 32254
904-354-5918
Provides college/vocational scholarships and mentors to eligible students in the 5th and 8th grades.
Kesler Mentoring Connection
9700 Philips Hwy., #102, 32256
904-224-2400
Provides the coordination of resources to increase the number and quality of mentoring relationships for Jacksonville's children.
MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation
Emmett Reed Community Center
1093 West 6th St.
904-301-3786
Provides afterschool program T&T through tennis and tutoring for students 2nd through 5th grades.
Police Athletic League (PAL)
Focuses on an advanced survival and awareness curriculum, enrichment activities, and tutoral assistance.
Sites:
11751 McCormick Road, 32226
1050 Franklin St., 32206