ALTERNATIVES. INC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - CHICAGO
https://alternativesyouth.org/programming/
From the web site: "At Alternatives’ we believe that youth are already resilient, insightful, and powerful, but they need authentic opportunities to further develop and demonstrate their abilities as leaders and change-makers. Youth in Alternatives’ programs have the opportunity to flip the script, challenge people’s perceptions or them, and elevate their voices on the issues that are most pressing to them. Our highly trained and experienced staff creatively foster these abilities through each of our programs."

ASSOCIATION HOUSE - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
https://www.associationhouse.org/home/services/workforce-development/
From the web site: "Association House of Chicago serves a multi-cultural community by providing comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish to promote health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement."

BREMAN YOUTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
https://www.bremenyouthservices.org/
From the web site: "Bremen Youth Services (BYS) is a not-for-profit community mental health agency which has served youth and their families since 1964. Services are available to individuals ages 5-21 and their families. Although the agency serves Bremen Township residents, we are not bound by township lines and welcome anyone in need of services."

CAMP OUT FOR KIDS - SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY
http://www.campoutforkids.org/about/
From the web site: "Throughout the years, Camp Out for Kids has sent children and youth to many different types of camps as well as developed strong relationships with other organizations that provide summer camp experiences and programming."  Visit the web site to see what youth organizations in Chicago they work with and how kids can get involved.

CAROLE ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING
https://www.carolerobertsoncenter.org/family-programs-services/
From the web site: "The Carole Robertson Center operates three sites in the North  Lawndale, Little Village, and Near West Side communities of urban  Chicago.  The after school and evening program is for community youth, ages 10  through 18. The program provides educational, support, personal  development, mentoring, social, and recreational activities for youth."

CHICAGO HOPES FOR KIDS - SERVES KIDS IN HOMELESS SHELTERS
https://www.chicagohopesforkids.org/
From the web site: "Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational support for children living in Chicago's homeless shelters. It is our mission to provide our students with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the challenges of homelessness."

GIRLS ON THE RUN - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://www.girlsontherun.org/
From the web site: "Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development." 

GREEN YOUTH FARM PROGRAM OF CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/urbanagriculture/youthfarm
This is one of several programs that the Chicago Botanic Garden offers to encourage urban farming in Chicago. Browse the web site to learn about the Green Farm Program and the Urban Farm Program.

HIGHER LEARNING NETWORK - CHICAGO AREA
https://www.higherlearningnetwork.org/
Higher Learning Network’s mission is to empower and teach urban youth and adults how to develop their own natural gifts, talents and abilities: with a focus on life skills, job training and entrepreneurial skills.

KIDS ABOVE ALL (WAS CHILD SERV) - SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
https://www.kidsaboveall.org/what-we-do/
From the web site: ChildServ rebranded as "Kids Above All" in 2020 with the goal of a) investing in kids; b) strengthening families; and, c) help kids who have experienced trauma achieve personal, emotional and social growth.   Visit the website to learn more.

MCGAW YMCA - AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
https://www.mcgawymca.org/childrens-center/school-age/schools-out/
From the web site: Located in Evanston, IL., "School’s Out is the McGaw YMCA Children’s Center’s afterschool program. Currently, programming is offered in two locations:  1420 MAPLE AVE. and 2010 DEWEY AVE/" 

PEER GROUP CONNECTION (PGC) - CENTER FOR SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS
https://www.supportiveschools.org/peer-group-connection
From the web site: "Through Peer Group Connection (PGC), CSS trains school faculty to teach leadership courses to select groups of older students, who in turn educate and support younger students. Our goal is to help schools enable and inspire young people to become engaged leaders who positively influence their peers. The CSS peer-to-peer student leadership model taps into schools’ most underutilized resources – students – and enlists them in strengthening the educational offerings of a school while simultaneously advancing their own learning, growth, and development."

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL
https://www.rif.org/
RIF is the oldest and largest children and family literacy organization in the country. The mission of RIF  is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn to love reading.

UP 2 US SPORTS - TRAIN AND SUPPORT SPORTS COACHES TO TRANSFORM YOUTH, PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITIES
https://www.up2us.org/our-mission
From the web site: "Up2Us Sports is the nationwide leader in engaging, training and supporting sports coaches to serve as mentors and role models to youth living in some of America’s most underserved communities"