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Quick List: Youth - Youth Development
There are 37 agencies in this list.

Alcance

ALCANCE is a program of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County (CAB). It was created in 2014 as a result of the merging of two of the agency's successful employment programs; the Community Restoration Project (CRP) and the Women Ventures Project (WVP). ELIGIBILITY: low-income y...[Full Record]
Address: 406 Main Street, Suite 207
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-2147
Email: Javier@CABinc.ORG
Website: http://cabinc.org/2017/04/01/alcance/


All About Theatre

All About Theatre has been offering theatrical training and quality productions to the greater Santa Cruz County community for over ten years now. We focus our energy and creativity on training our students in all the areas of performing arts; dance, acting and singing. We are honored to s...[Full Record]
Address: 325 Washington St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-345-6340
Email: lindsey@allabouttheatre.org
Website: http://www.allabouttheatre.org


Alternative Education Programs Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Our programs are student-centered and adapt to meet individual needs. Staff works collaboratively to facilitate learning and change. Dedicated teachers assist students to achieve social, interpersonal and academic success. Low student-to-teacher ratios are provided in a variety of K-12 edu...[Full Record]
Address: 400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-466-5728
Website: http://www.santacruzcoe.org/student-services/alternative-education-programs/


American Legion Post #121

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities...[Full Record]
Address: 214 Center Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-0481
Website: https://www.legion.org/


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County

Since 1982, Big Brothers Big Sisters have been changing the way children grow up in Santa Cruz County. By exposing children to new opportunities, volunteer mentors show that options exist, no matter how difficult the child's situation or life experience is currently. Big Brothers Big Siste...[Full Record]
Address: 1500 41st Avenue, Suite 250
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-464-8691
Email: info@santacruzmentor.org
Website: http://www.santacruzmentor.org


Boomerang Foundation

We reach out to over 3000 schools and 9000 educators who are all united in a single purpose: to make schools great, safe and connected places for kids to learn....[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 600
Santa Cruz,  CA  95061
Phone: 800-688-7578
Email: info@boomerangproject.com
Website: http://www.boomerangproject.com/


Boy Scouts of America, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council #55

The Boy Scouts of the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council makes a direct and positive impact in our community through a variety of fun and challenging experiences. Activities available in Scouting are endless, ranging from outdoor camping trips to launching water rockets at our largest Sco...[Full Record]
Address: 970 W Julian
San Jose,  CA  95126
Phone: 408-279-2086
Email: emile.mestressat@scouting.org
Website: https://www.svmbc.org/districts/loma-prieta/


Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz is a youth service organization promoting youth guidance through educational, vocational, recreational, social, and character development. Our staff members are trained to provide leadership and guidance through individual assistance, small group, and dr...[Full Record]
Address: 543 Center Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-423-3138
Email: bgcsantacruz@gmail.com
Website: http://www.boysandgirlsclub.info


California Conservation Corps Monterey Bay Center

The CCC works for a wide range of project sponsors throughout California, including state agencies, federal agencies, city and county agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations and private industry. We are a nonresidential program, so the Monterey Bay Center in Watsonville is p...[Full Record]
Address: 30 Aviation Way
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-768-0150
Website: https://ccc.ca.gov/locations/monterey-bay-center/


Digital NEST

Merging Silicon Valley innovation with proven programs in youth development, Digital NEST brings growth and stability to struggling communities by giving youth, high school to age 24, the tools and training for futures in tech. Founded in the agricultural community of Watsonville, Californ...[Full Record]
Address: 318 Union Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-722-6378
Email: info@digitalnest.org
Website: http://www.digitalnest.org


Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County

The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz county is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people flourish as full participants throughout our local community. Our walk-in center is a wonderful place to relax and browse our lending librar...[Full Record]
Address: 1117 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-425-5422
Email: info@diversitycenter.org
Website: http://www.diversitycenter.org


Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center

Regular Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm Summer Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-8:00pm Come check out your one stop after school "chill spot" The G.H.W.R. Youth Center offers free programs and services for youth ages 6-22 years old. Kick it with your friends, get homework help, or ch...[Full Record]
Address: 30 Maple Ave.
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-768-3248
Website: https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/facilities/facility/details/gene-hoularis--waldo-rodriguez-youth-center-49


Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast

We're 2.6 million strong—1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On M...[Full Record]
Address: 10550 Merritt Street
Castroville,  CA  95012
Phone: 800-822-2427
Email: info@girlscoutsccc.org
Website: http://www.girlscoutsccc.org


Girls For A Change

Girls For A Change is a national organization that empowers girls to create social change. We invite young women to design, lead, fund and implement social change projects that tackle issues girls face in their own neighborhoods. GFC provides the tools, resources, partnerships and suppo...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1436
San Jose,  CA  95019
Phone: 408-540-6432
Email: info@girlsforachange.org
Website: https://girlsforachange.typepad.com/


Loch Lomond Recreation Area

Loch Lomond is open from March 1 through Labor Day and then Saturdays and Sundays though mid October of each year. Some park activities may be limited later in the season if drought conditions persist. Entrance fees are $6 per vehicle. The Recreation Section operates and maintains Loch ...[Full Record]
Address: 100 Loch Lomond Way
Felton,  CA  95018
Phone: 831-335-7424
Website: http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/water/watershed/loch-lomond-recreation


Mountain Community Resources

Mountain Community Resources (MCR) is a local family resource center that has been serving the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley communities since 1982. We offer a network of programs and services designed to help people thrive. We work directly with individuals and families to build a ...[Full Record]
Address: 1634 Highway 9
Felton,  CA  95018
Phone: 831-335-6600
Email: info@cbridges.org
Website: http://communitybridges.org/mcr/


Mountain Community Theater

Formed in 1982 by a collective of actors, Mountain Community Theater (MCT) is Santa Cruz County’s longest continuously running community theater company, which puts on live theatrical performances featuring and tailored to people living in the San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz County, and bey...[Full Record]
Address: 9400 Mill Street
Ben Lomond,  CA  95005
Phone: 831-336-4777
Website: http://www.mctshows.org


My Baby Can Talk

My Baby Can Talk teaches babies American Sign Language (ASL) in a format that delights the senses while tapping into a baby’s natural language abilities. Set to inspiring classical music, this program features beautiful real world images, delightful puppet shows, colorful toys in motion an...[Full Record]
Address: 216-E Mount Hermon Rd, Ste 348
Scotts Valley,  CA  95066
Phone: 888-688-8008
Email: info@mybabycantalk.com
Website: http://mybabycantalk.com


O'Neill Sea Odyssey

O'Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) was founded in 1996 by wetsuit innovator and surfer Jack O'Neill. A living classroom was created on board a 65-foot catamaran sailing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where 4th-6th grade students from schools throughout Central California receive hands-o...[Full Record]
Address: 2222 East Cliff Drive, Suite 222
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-465-9390
Website: http://www.oneillseaodyssey.org


Oceanseed Project

Oceanseed Project is a leading 501(c)3 nonprofit institution committed to realizing our most verdant, compassionate and just world through awe-inspiring experience, education, mentorship and research that cultivates full human potential. In being connected with the present, we invest-in a...[Full Record]
Website: http://oceanseedproject.org


Salvation Army - Watsonville Corps Community Center

Since 1891, The Salvation Army has been serving the Pajaro Valley, offering practical support, spiritual comfort, and a critical safety net to people in need. The Salvation Army serves thousands across Santa Cruz County each year through the broadest array of social services that range fro...[Full Record]
Address: 214 Union Street
Watsonville,  CA  95077
Phone: 831-724-3922
Website: http://www.salvationarmywatsonville.org


Salvation Army Corps Community Center

Provides a variety of emergency material assistance programs providing food, clothing, energy assistance as well as character building for youth and adults. Worship services are in English and Spanish....[Full Record]
Address: 721 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-426-8365
Email: harold.laubach@uswsalvationarmy.org
Website: https://santacruz.salvationarmy.org


Santa Cruz County 4-H Community Club Program

The 4-H Youth Development is to help diverse young people discover and develop their potential and grow into competent, contributing, and caring citizens. Learn by doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people enhance their leadership...[Full Record]
Address: 1432 Freedom Boulevard Suite E
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-8015
Email: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu
Website: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/


Santa Cruz County Cooperative Extension

Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch) Fridays: 8am-12pm open (1-5pm by appointment only) Across California, the University of California's 64 Cooperative Extension offices are local problem-solving centers. We are the bridge between local issues and the power of UC resea...[Full Record]
Address: 1430 Freedom Boulevard Suite E
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-763-8040
Email: cesantacruz@ucdavis.edu
Website: http://cesantacruz.ucdavis.edu


Santa Cruz County Outdoor Science School

A resident outdoor environmental education program offered by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education for fifth and sixth grade classes. Available on an optional basis for an entire class and its teacher for a 4 to 5 day period, Monday or Tuesday-Friday. Provides an academically oriented...[Full Record]
Address: 400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-466-5715
Email: hmolloy@santacruzcoe.org
Website: http://www.osp.santacruz.k12.ca.us/


Santa Cruz Teen Center

Operating Hours: Open Monday-Saturday. Check calendar at the website for times. Stop by the Santa Cruz Teen Center for recreational activities such as basketball, a pool table, PlayStation 3, Wii, X-Box 360, active events, foosball, movies, computers with internet access, free wi-fi, ...[Full Record]
Address: 301 Center Street, Room 8
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-420-5337
Email: teencenter@cityofsantacruz.com
Website: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/teen-center-and-programs/teen-center-panoramas-copy


Society for Advancing Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science

SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science- is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and po...[Full Record]
Address: 1121 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-459-0170
Email: info@sacnas.org
Website: http://sacnas.org


Student Support Services Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Each year we provide a variety of academic and other supportive services to over 5,000 students throughout the county. These services are rooted in the philosophy of Youth Development that emphasizes a caring and respectful community that values the contribution youth can make in determini...[Full Record]
Address: 400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
Phone: 831-466-5703
Website: http://www.santacruzcoe.org/student-services/student-support-services/


Together For Youth

To ensure youth have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential, the United 4 Youth collaborative provides wrap-around services and leadership support to promote: Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Economic Sustainability Community Connection United 4 Youth i...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 1458
Capitola,  CA  95010
Phone: 831-479-5466
Website: https://www.unitedwaysc.org/united-4-youth


UnChained

UnChained is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that partners with local schools and organizations to help reduce violence in our homes, schools and communities by implementing humane education and innovative animal-assisted therapy programs, in an effort to teach children and adults the va...[Full Record]
Address: PO Box: 441
Soquel,  CA  95073
Phone: 831-818-8738
Email: info@livingunchained.org
Website: http://www.livingunchained.org


Watsonville Bike Shack Cooperative

Located behind Ramos Furniture Store, we created the Watsonville Bike Shack with a lot of volunteer hours and the support of an organization in Santa Cruz called the Bike Church. For almost two years we have been building this program together. They gave us our first tools and had their me...[Full Record]
Address: 555 Main Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-296-0326
Email: elbikeshack@facebook.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/elbikeshack


Watsonville Family YMCA

Since 1898, the Watsonville YMCA Family Center has offered programs to the community which deepen positive values, increase commitment to service, build stronger family bonds and create greater work/life balance. Our modern facility provides opportunities to strengthen spiritual, mental...[Full Record]
Address: 27 Sudden Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-728-9622
Email: rwollenzien@ymcacentralcoast.org
Website: http://www.centralcoastymca.org/locations/watsonville-family/watsonville-family-ymca/


YMCA Camp Campbell

The YMCA Camp Campbell is a branch of the YMCA of Silicon Valley. We are a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. All YMCA programs promote the four core values of the YMCA, Caring, Honesty, Respect,...[Full Record]
Address: 16275 Highway 9
Boulder Creek,  CA  95006
Phone: 831-338-2128
Email: redwoods@ymcasv.org
Website: https://www.ymcasv.org/camp-campbell


Your Future Is Our Business

Your Future Is Our Business was formed in 1993 by a Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce education committee. Ever since, our mission is to provide every Santa Cruz County student with opportunities to discover a fulfilling and successful career. In the modern, shifting workplace, students need ...[Full Record]
Address: 6500 Soquel Drive, Bldg 2100B
Aptos,  CA  95003
Phone: 831-466-5893
Email: info@yfiob.com
Website: http://www.yfiob.org


Youth NOW Student Center

Youth N.O.W Center is an After School Student Center that provides no-cost tutoring and academic support, as well as, a safe social environment for middle and high school students in the downtown Watsonville area. We have been dedicated to the personal and academic success of all youth sin...[Full Record]
Address: 31 Carr Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-768-7998
Email: contact@youthnowcenter.com
Website: http://youthnowcenter.org


Youth Serve

Youth Serve, a program of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, is a program that works with youth 11-18 finding them community service opportunities all around he county. We engage youth on a weekly basis by setting up service projects every Tuesday while we also work with youth who ...[Full Record]
Address: 1740 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95062
Phone: 831-427-5070  Ext: 119
Email: ys@scvolunteercenter.org
Website: http://www.scvolunteercenter.org


YWCA of Watsonville

Established in 1858 as a voice for women's issues, we opened the first employment bureau for women several years later. That was only the beginning of more than 150 years of active advocacy and programming for women's rights and civil rights. We continue to evolve to meet today's challe...[Full Record]
Address: 340 E. Beach Street
Watsonville,  CA  95076
Phone: 831-724-6078
Website: http://www.ywcawatsonville.org