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Youth Development

Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through membership in clubs, scout troops and other youth groups whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.

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21st Century Learning

300 W. 21st Avenue, Gary, IN, 46407
www.garyneighsrvc.org/

Provides academic enrichment opportunities, life skills and education topics for youth ages 7 to 18 years of age.

Telephone219-883-0431

A Positive Approach to Teen Health

1755 Thornapple Circle, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
www.pathblazer.org

Provides educational resources for reducing teen pregnancy, STD awareness, parenting teens, character and relationship education, abstinence from drugs, alcohol, relationship violence, and sexual activity outside marriage for teens and adults through gues ...

Telephone219-548-8783

Barden Gary Foundation

One Buffington Harbor Drive, Gary, IN, 46406-3000
www.bardengaryfoundation.com

Encourages students to reach their full potential by providing them with the educational incentives and a structured program for obtaining positive reinforcement from teachers, parents, counselors and mentors, along with providing scholarships to seniors.

Telephone(219) 977-7932

Beacon Light Christian Reformed Church

3770 Burr Street, Gary, IN, 46408-1231

Christian Reformed Church.

Telephone(219) 838-0586

Boy Scouts of America/ Calumet Council

8751 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN, 46321-2593
www.calcouncil.org/

Youth service organization promoting good character.

Telephone(219) 836-1720
Contact PersonTom Hoogland

Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Indiana/ Cedar Lake

13000 Fairbanks, Cedar Lake, IN, 46303-9425
www.bgcnwi.org

A club offering activities for grades K-12.

Telephone(219) 374-5306

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana

839 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Gary, IN, 46402
www.bgcnwi.org

Organization that inspires and empowers all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults.

Telephone(219) 881-1060

Circle Around Families

8400 Louisiana Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410
circlearoundfamilies.org/

A system of care is a wide range of mental health and related services and supports organized to work together to provide care. It is designed to help a child or adolescent with serious emotional disturbances, with the involvement of his or her family, ge ...

Telephone(219) 757-1864

Civil Air Patrol/ Lake County Cadet Squadron

www.lakecountycap.org

Senior and cadet members in Civil Air Patrol's provide search and rescue, homeland security, counter drug, youth leadership development, and air and space science outreach activities in our community, state and nation.

Contact PersonTom Ferry, 1LT, CAP

Community Organizations for Family and Youth

300 W. 21st Avenue, Gary, IN, 46407
www.coffy.org

A network of community organizations providing opportunities that lead to the healthy transformation of Gary Indiana through the provision of services for families and youth.

Telephone(219) 883-0431. ext.11

Crisis Center Inc

101 N. Montgomery Street, Gary, IN, 46403-3921
www.crisiscenterysb.org/

In a crisis, people want help FAST--professional and accessible. A phone call to the Crisis Center's Counseling Services means an appointment within days. All seven counselors are professional and have Masters degrees in the field of Social Work and Coun ...

Telephone(219) 938-7070
Contact PersonWilliam Robinson

Crown Point Swim Club

1500 S. Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana, 46307
www.crownpointswimclub.org

Non-Profit organization that builds character, confidence, and commitment through competitive swimming

Telephone(219) 838-3294

Crown Point Youth Soccer Club Inc

Post Office Box 432, Crown Point, IN, 46308-0432
www.cpsoccer.org

Team sports league for residents of Crown Point.

Telephone(219) 765-0524

East Chicago Parks and Recreation Department

1615 E. 142nd Street, East Chicago, IN, 46312
www.eastchicago.com

The East Chicago Parks & Recreation Department will provide essential services, facilities, and programs necessary for the positive development and well being of the citizens of the City of East Chicago, Indiana.

Telephone(219) 391-8476

Elks Lodge #1152 Hobart

3580 W. 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN, 46342-6400
www.lakenetnwi.net/none.htm

A fraternal and charitable organization.

Telephone(219) 942-1152
Contact PersonBev Vigland

Elks Lodge #485

722 Michigan Street, Hammond, IN, 46320-1360

Fraternal organization.

Telephone(219) 931-7137
Contact PersonDaniel Flynn, Secretary

Elks Lodge #981 Highland/ Benevolent and Protective Ord...

3120 45th Street, Highland, IN, 46322-3205
highlandelks981.com

Telephone(219) 922-8253
Contact PersonDoris J Havens, Secretary

Family and Youth Services Bureau

253 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, 46383-5525
www.fysb.org/

The Family & Youth Services Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization. Programs are staffed by experienced professionals whose training is typically in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Education. The agency will not refuse service to any one ...

Telephone(219) 464-9585
Contact PersonLisa Jordan

Fire Explorers Post 1070

1650 Cline Avenue, Schereville, IN, 46375

The Fire Explorers Post 1070 is open to 14- to 21 -year-old residents who are interested in learning about possible careers as firefighters and paramedics.

Telephone(219) 322-2599

First Christian Reformed Church/ Crown Point

909 East Greenwood Avenue, Crown Point, IN, 46307-4503
www.cpcrc.org/

Christian Reformed Church serving Crown Point.

Telephone(219) 663-3643

Forrest L. Rhode Boys and Girls Club

5895 Evergreen Avenue, Portage, IN, 46368-1952
www.bgcpoco.org

A club offering activities for grades K-12.

Telephone(219) 762-4613

Gary Life Education Initative

PO Box 641015, Gary, IN, 46401

The vision of Gary Life Education Initiative is to promote positive news and evoke positive change through Community And Media Outreach.

Telephone(219) 730-7621

Gary Neighborhood Services Inc

300 West 21st Avenue, Gary, IN, 46407-2511
www.garyneighsrvc.org

Social agency providing a variety of services to all age groups. Most programs free, Sliding scale fees for day care for working families.

Telephone(219) 883-0431

Gary Youth Services Bureau

455 Massachusetts, Gary, IN, 46402-1314
www.gary.in.us/parks/youth.asp

Children are YSB's specialty. Involve your child(ren) in after-school and summer recreation/lunch programs. Arts and crafts, tutoring, organized sports (AAU track, biddy basketball), and field trips.

Telephone(219) 881-5270

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

8699 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410-7033
www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org

Learn about Girl Scouting in general, our recently merged local council, and the many wonderful program opportunities Girl Scouting offers for girls. Girl Scouting is a timeless journey of discovery, connecting to others and taking action to make the w ...

Telephone(219) 795-3900 x20
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