Afterschool and Youth Development Programs

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 Afterschool Program: Be Cool After School

The Jacksonville Journey based TEAM UP After School Program
Click here for Jacksonville Journey TEAM UP information.

 
 

12th Annual Lights On Afterschool

The Children’s Commission and its afterschool partners participated in 'Light Up a Landmark' and received national recognition and the “Megawatt” Award from JCPenney and the Afterschool Alliance.

Click here for full event details.

 

Community Based TEAM UP Afterschool 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:

The Bridge BUS Program
1824 Pearl St., 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).  

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., 32209 Victory Pointe Club 6750 Ramona Blvd., 32205 Woodland Acres Club 191 Pecan St., 32211

The Bridge at Southwind Villas
8711 Newton Road, Units 68 & 72, 32216
(904) 928-1240
Provides an afterschool homework assistance, recreational, and life skills program at Southwind Villas.

Community Connections
After-school programs
327 East Duval St., 32202
(904) 350-9949
Provides afterschool 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 Normandy Community Center 1751 Lindsey Road, 32221 Sable Palms 2150 Emerson St., 32207

MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation -TnT
1096 West 6th St., 32209
(904) 359-5437
Provides afterschool program tennis lessons, homework assistance and life-skills classes for students in the 1st through 5th grades.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) 722-0684
Provides housing, support, and jobs for homeless youth.

JaxParks After School M3 Zone: Motivating Maximum Movement
Click here for information on JaxParks afterschool programs at 18 community centers.

Police Athletic League (PAL)
(904) 355-3308
Focuses on an advanced survival and awareness curriculum, enrichment activities, and tutorial assistance.
Sites include:
3450 Monument Road, 32226
1050 Franklin St., 32206
2165 West 33rd St., 32209