Category Archives: After School Program

Santa for a Cause

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

As the Kearns Community Learning Center Coordinator, I have been involved in a service project for the past three years we have dubbed “Santa for a Cause.” The purpose of the project is to provide families with the greatest needs … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited: Youth Services Hosts Lights On Afterschool Celebration

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Salt Lake County Youth Services is hosting the 3rd Annual Lights On Afterschool Celebration as part of a nationwide effort to encourage community support and involvement in Afterschool Programs. Events will be held at Matheson Junior High on Oct. 19 … Continue reading →

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Yellow Pages for Youth: Resources for Parents, Professionals

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

As a parent or a professional working with teens, it’s near impossible to know all of the available resources available. That is why for more than 20 years Youth Services has compiled a local list of resources for both our … Continue reading →

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Magna Summer Blast: A Community Solution to a Community Issue

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Next week a new, free program starts in the Magna community for teens between 6th and 9th grade. The Magna Summer Blast is a two-week summer camp and will include free lunch, zumba and hip hop classes, rugby, soccer and … Continue reading →

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Teen Summer Programs: Get Out and Learn!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Still looking for summer programs for your teen here in Salt Lake City? We’ve compiled a list of programs still taking participants through the rest of the summer. Get out and learn! Continue reading →

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Nature Deficit Disorder: Effects of a plugged in generation

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Children and teens are spending more time indoors, which can lead to Nature Deficit Disorder. Find out what it is, causes of Nature Deficit Disorder and how to prevent it. Continue reading →

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Inside and Outreach: Spring Newsletter 2011

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Message from Youth Services Director It’s been a busy spring and there are many exciting events happening at Youth Services! Take a minute to look at our 2010 Annual Report, this year in a multi media format with videos from … Continue reading →

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Utilizing Collaboration to Address Family Needs

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Across the country an exciting new initiative is being implemented.  The idea was originally born in Harlem in the early 90’s when leaders realized they would need to do something to turn their neighborhoods around. They decided to do a series of activities designed … Continue reading →

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Teenage Truancy: A Complicated Problem

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

We work with a lot of teenagers at Youth Services who are either not attending school regularly or have completely dropped out.  Reasons for truancy vary depending on the individual circumstances but there are some common themes I see over … Continue reading →

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What role do you play in a childs education?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Ever since I watched and listened to President Obama’s State of the Union address, I just keep thinking about how important parents, caring adults and communities are in a child’s education.   You don’t have to fall within the same political … Continue reading →

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