{"id":1012,"date":"2012-06-02T19:55:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-02T19:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cap4kids.org\/rockford\/2012\/06\/02\/704625233\/"},"modified":"2014-07-09T21:04:19","modified_gmt":"2014-07-09T21:04:19","slug":"704625233","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/rockford\/704625233\/","title":{"rendered":"YMCA of Rock River Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ID Penbrook&amp;Northeast Branch<\/strong> \u2013 provides swimming lessons, preschool gymnastics, preschool sports, babysitting services for parents using facilities, and non-physical preschool programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Camp Winnebago<\/strong> \u2013 provides kinder camp (summer).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Outreach Branch<\/strong> \u2013 provides pre-K (school year 1\/2 day). Camp Ity Biddy (summer 1\/2 or all day). Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 Y Blvd<br \/>\nRockford, IL 61107<\/li>\n<li>Phone: 815-987-2252<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\">http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Other Programs Include<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Brothers\/Big Sisters<\/strong><br \/>\nBig Brothers Big Sisters is a branch of the YMCA of Rock River Valley that provides successful mentoring programs for all children who need and want them. Some of the programs include &#8220;Community-Based Menotring&#8221;, &#8220;School-Based Mentoring&#8221; and &#8220;RAISE- Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1133<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Teen REACH<\/strong><br \/>\nTeen REACH provides FREE academic tutoring, cultural exposure, adult mentoring, fun field trips and recreation for youth ages 11 to 14 (6th to 8th grade). Teen REACH is an after school program held at West Middle School and St. Elizabeth Community Center.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1198<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">View<\/a>\u00a0brochure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Youth Achievers<\/strong><br \/>\nAn Afro-centric socialization program for Middle School youth ages 12-14. This program features interesting, challenging workshops and exciting fun filled educational field trips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1126<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Youth in Action<\/strong><br \/>\nYouth in Action is a program for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. the program promotes community service, leadership, and friendship. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday 9-11:30am to complete community service projects. On Fridays, students attend fun-filled trips to various locations. The program is FREE of charge. Meeting location is I.D. Pennock Branch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1126<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">View<\/a>\u00a0brochure<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn to Earn<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn To Earn is FREE program that provides extensive mentoring, counseling, job readiness, life skills, job shadowing and internships for in-school youth ages 16-18. This program also provides academic tutoring and helps improve study and social skills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1134<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Link to Success<\/strong><br \/>\nLink to Success is a FREE GED program for young adults ages 17-21 that includes academic tutoring, basic job and life skills training, and job shadowing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: 815-489-1134<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockfordymca.org\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several programs for children from pre-school through high school. ID Penbrook&amp;Northeast Branch \u2013 provides swimming lessons, preschool gymnastics, preschool sports, babysitting services for parents using facilities, and non-physical preschool programs. Camp Winnebago \u2013 provides kinder camp (summer). Community Outreach Branch \u2013 provides pre-K (school year 1\/2 day). Camp Ity Biddy (summer 1\/2 or all day). 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