Youth Development
Youth Development Programs
COA Youth & Family Centers' commitment to the community involves a wide range of services for youth ages 7 to 18. Activities include athletics and field trips, computers, arts and crafts, drama, creative writing, homework help
, and a variety of special interest clubs. Programs run at COA's Riverwest Center and Goldin Center.

As our youth mature, they face many choices and challenges. COA Youth & Family Centers designs programs to address the many issues of importance to today's families, while also allowing kids to "just be kids" in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. Our activities reinforce positive decision making and problem solving, while helping youth to build strong leadership skills and to believe in their own ability to succeed.

21st Century Community Learning Centers

- Auer Avenue School
- 2320 W. Burleigh St.
- Rusty Smith, Director of CLC Programs and Site Coordinator
- O.W. Holmes School
- 2463 N. Buffum St.
- LaRon Glover, Site Coordinator
- 414-261-1403
- Hopkins Street School
- 1503 W Hopkins St.
- Rodney Bourrage, Site Coordinator
- 414-267-0600
- Riverside University High School
- 1615 E. Locust St.
- Isaac Vernon-Brey, Site Coordinator
- 414-906-4958
- Washington High School
- 2525 N. Sherman Blvd.
- Dorothy Dyer, Site Coordinator
- 414-875-6100
Who participates in a CLC?
- Students
- Parents
- Community Residents
What kinds of programs does a CLC offer?
- Homework help - computer assisted learning
Tutoring in reading, math, and science
Middle school proficiencies - high school graduation requirements - Social Development
Building and appreciating friendships
Making positive choices
Resisting negative peer pressure, practicing non-violent conflict resolution - Family Support
Adult and family education opportunities
Literacy and technology education
GED opportunities
Job Coaching - Health & Nutrition
Nutritional snacks and meals
Information about hygiene, disease control, and healthy lifestyles - Recreation
Sports
Games
Clubs
Arts & cultural activities
Field Trips

