Providing Summer Youth Activities
A Good Idea
This practice has been Archived and is no longer maintained.
Description
The New Horizon Community Development Corporation in Dallas County, AR responded to the lack of youth activities in their community by providing an out-of-school program during summer break. The "Summer Sizzlers" program is provided four days a week, five-and-a-half hours a day, for youth ages 5-17. Reading and math instruction are given during the morning sessions. The afternoons consist of developing skills in conflict resolution, physical education, team building, and arts and crafts.
Goal / Mission
The goal of the "Summer Sizzlers" program is to offer productive activities for youth to participate in during the summer vacation.
Results / Accomplishments
Children attended the program faithfully; all remained enrolled throughout the length of the summer program. The academic and behavioral performance of children involved in the program improved. Also, several children started participating in youth activities with the local 4-H chapter.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
New Horizon Community Development Corporation
Primary Contact
Vera Rideout
New Horizon Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 1094
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3200
vjrideout@hotmail.com
New Horizon Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 1094
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3200
vjrideout@hotmail.com
Topics
Art & Recreation / Sports Recreation & Parks
Education / Student Performance K-12
Health / Children's Health
Education / Student Performance K-12
Health / Children's Health
Organization(s)
New Horizon Community Development Corporation
Source
Corporation for National and Community Service
Date of publication
11/9/2001
Geographic Type
Rural
Location
Dallas County, AR
Target Audience
Children