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Level UP Youth Outreach Programs
The Level UP program is a youth-focused outreach initiative aimed at empowering students to achieve full potential. Through mentorship, transformative presentations, and community engagement, Level UP works with various segments of the youth population to foster success. Get involved TODAY! There are numerous ways YOU can contribute!
Level UP Mentoring Outreach
Level UP Mentoring is powered by volunteerism. Children/Youth are paired with an Adult Mentor that builds a relationship that is centered on helping the child develop and become stronger and more focused on a brighter future. The Mentoring Outreach Project works with area youth 10-18 years old.
Drug Free Youth Coalition
The Coalition meets on a monthly rotation and works to empower youth to remain DRUG FREE! Strategies are designed to work with various partnerships to develop the best fit for outreach with the goal of students being DRUG FREE! For more information on the Coalition meeting dates and time please click on the logo for our Facebook page.
Summer Camps
CAMP SOAR summer camps are a big hit each summer. The Drug Prevention Coalition provides summer camps that work to instill character, build life skills and provide a resource that offers an outlet for youth. The summer camps are located in East Prairie and Charleston. Dates for the camps and the locations are listed on the Drug Prevention page in early June, camps are held in July. Click the logo for more info.
After School Tutoring/Literacy Program
Level UP Youth Outreach partners with Doyle Elementary School to provide the After School Program two days per week, throughout the school year. The outline of the project is to match a certified teacher with the students providing specialized help with immediate reading issues. There are three components to program: literacy development, recreation and homework assistance. The goal for the project is to see students reading at the desired grade level or above.
G.I.R.L.S. Group
Is designed to give young ladies, grades 5th - 6th an opportunity to feel empowered, gain self- esteem and awareness, develop positive coping mechanisms, improve daily problem-solving skills, feel connected with other girls, and make healthy decisions as they grow through turbulent times. Through counseling in peer groups, group discussion, and fun activities, girls learn more about themselves and be better equipped to handle real life situations. The GIRLS Group meets once weekly throughout the school year.
DYS Outreach Project
Caring Communities/Level UP works jointly with the Division of Youth Services to build a strong network of resources prior to youth graduating from DYS Services. The Coordination involves building strong relationships several month prior to release. Group activities, outings and individual support from a mentor help to guide the youth and decrease the number of youth that return to DYS.