After-school, Mentoring and Youth Development Programs
Funded by the Jacksonville Children's Commission, the following programs help children and youth succeed in the classroom, provide safe and educational / recreational after-school opportunities or match them with a mentor.
School-based After-school Programs
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Community-based After-school Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs
(904) 396-4435
Provides community-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
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- NFL YET (Youth Education Town)
555 W. 25th St., 32209
- 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 after-school homework assistance, positive youth development, nutrition and recreational activities.
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
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
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- 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
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daniel - Project Prepare
1526 N. Parental Home Rd., 32216
(904) 722-0462
Provides housing, support, and jobs for homeless youth.
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
1096 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
Recreation and Community Services, 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.
Mentoring Programs
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring Programs
3100 University Blvd. South, #120, 32216
(904) 727-9797
'Bigs in Schools' provides school-based mentoring for students who need help achieving academic and/or behavioral improvements. School sites include:
Elementary School Sites
- Annie R. Morgan Elementary
- Atlantic Beach Elementary
- Brookview Elementary
- Carter Woodson Elementary
- Central Riverside Elementary
- Englewood Elementary
- Ft. Caroline Elementary
- Garden City Elementary
- George Washington
- Carver Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
- Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary
- Hyde Grove Elementary
- Jacksonville Beach Elementary
- Justina Road Elementary
- Kings Trail Elementary
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- Lake Lucina Elementary
- Lola Culver Elementary
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
- Mayport Elementary
- North Shore Elementary
- Oak Hill Elementary
- R.L. Brown Elementary
- San Jose Elementary
- San Pablo Elementary
- Seabreeze Elementary
- Southside Elementary
- Spring Park Elemenatry
- Westside Elementary
- Whitehouse Elementary
- Woodland Acres Elementary
- Yulee Elementary
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Middle School Sites
Arlington Middle School
Ft. Caroline Middle School
Jean Ribault Middle School
High School Sites
Jean Ribault High School
Terry Parker High School
William M. Raines High School
Communities In Schools of Jacksonville/ 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.