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Non-Profits Offering Second Shift Programs in Saint Paul
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American Indian Youth Enrichment (Saint Paul Area Council of Churches)
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
The Council of Churches offers this school year and summer school program for American Indian youth at the American Indian Magnet Elementary School. It offers academic, creative, and cultural programming and serves youth in grades K-8.
American Indian Family Center
579 Wells Street
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Athletes Committed to Educating Students
1115 E Hennepin Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55414
The mission of ACES is to use sports to engage inner-city youth in learning and provide opportunities for them to build the skills necessary to succeed academically, develop personally, and become responsible, contributing community members. ACES offers afterschool tutoring and mentoring for inner city youth in grades 4 through 8.
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The Bead Monkey
867 Grand Ave
St. Paul , MN 55105
The Bead Monkey offers classes, parties, and bead camp for youth, in which participants can learn how to make their own beaded jewelry. All classes are for students 16 and up unless otherwise noted. Bead Camp students are ages 8 and up, and they spend four mornings learning a variety of techniques and finishing several projects each day. All supplies are included. Camps meet from 9am-noon select weeks in the summer.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
2550 University Avenue - Suite 410N
St. Paul , MN 55114
The mission of BBBS is to enrich children’s lives through one-on-one friendships with positive, caring mentors. BBBS is a professionally staffed, research-based organization with a focus on building youth assets such as confidence and caring with a primary emphasis on child safety while the kids have fun.
Boy Scouts of America
393 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Breakthrough Saint Paul
2051 Larpenteur Ave, E
St. Paul , MN 55109
Breakthrough Saint Paul is a tuition-free, six-year, year-round, academic enrichment program that has two missions: to help motivated, under-resourced middle and high school students from SPPS succeed in rigorous coursework in school and get to college; and to attract diverse, talented high school and college students to the teaching profession. We accomplish both of these missions at the same time with a program model called “Students Teaching Students.” With this model, academically motivated, at-risk, middle school students from the Saint Paul Public Schools take classes that are designed and taught by talented and diverse high school and college students. A team of professional mentor teachers and a dedicated staff guide the young teachers and oversee the entire process.
Building Blocks Tutorial
Cherokee Park United Church
371 W Baker St
St. Paul , MN 55107
The afterschool tutoring program supplies free, one-on-one, volunteer-based tutoring for 2nd and 3rd grade students who attend Roosevelt and Riverview Schools. The program begins in October and ends in early May. There is also a week-long summer program which engages elementary school aged participants in afternoons of reading and creative activities.
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Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council
2610 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Camp Fire USA, in partnership with community organizations, offers youth clubs. Each club includes 10-15 youth who learn in a small-group setting and are guided by a trained club leader who uses Camp Fire USA's nationally-developed curriculum, which includes hands-on activities that build youth assets while boosting their self-confidence to successfully navigate their world.
Circus Juventas
1270 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Circus Juventas, a performing arts circus school for youth, is dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience. We offer youth circus arts training and performance opportunities for children and youth ages 3 to 21 in a safe and noncompetitive environment, enabling a combination of athleticism and the arts. While encouraging and helping to develop individual strengths and abilities, the professional staff at Circus Juventas gives every child the opportunity to be in the spotlight, regardless of talent, gender, or age.
Community Design Center of Minnesota
731 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
The Community Design Center of Minnesota operates the East Side Garden Corps, Culinary Corps, and the Conservation Corps youth internship programs. All programs offer youth ages 14-18 an opportunity to learn valuable work skills and explore career opportunities, as well as the opportunity to learn about gardening, conservation, leadership, personal health, and public speaking.
Community Education
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Many opportunities are available for youth of all ages (age 3 – high school). Como Education offers classes such as parent/child classes, family classes, summer camps and birthday parties. Volunteer Services has a volunteer youth program, called Nature Walk, for students ages 13-17 to share the knowledge of our plants and animals to visitors.
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East Side Arts Council
977 Payne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55130
The Artmobile program brings free, drop-in art classes (for all ages) taught by professional artists to Parks and Recreation sites throughout the Payne/Phalen area. Also offered is East Side Kidventure, an out of school day program and a free 10-week summer camp. Kidventure promotes community building through the arts, science, sports and more.
Eastside Family Center
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
The program mission of the East Side Family Center is to value and strengthen the capacity of St. Paul’s East Side families, cultures and communities to help healthy, nurtured children achieve their full potential and become active, contributing members in the community. Functions of the East Side Family Center include information resource and referral for families, wealth and asset building strategies (such as access to public benefit, employment strategies, and money management), direct service support, and cultural or social engagement.
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
1600 University Ave W Suite 205
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center
100 Federal Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55111
The FWTEC is focused on empowering kids to be successful on and off the [tennis] courts. Tennis is the vehicle, the hook. But the core of all programs is the success kids get by building strong relationships with nurturing adults and peers of different races and socio economic backgrounds. Our kids feel happy and safe in this beautiful and safe environment, with 8 tennis courts, a computer lab and classrooms where they express and learn to deal with some of the struggles in their lives and to celebrate their life successes…big and small. For a snapshot see our website and on the KSTP- TV piece on the Home page.
Freedom School (Saint Paul Area Council of Churches)
1671 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
This is the Council of Churches’ summer school program for African American students, serving youth in grades K-8 and offering academic, creative, and cultural programming.
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Girl Scout Council of St Croix Valley
400 South Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
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Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc
270 North Kent
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Hmong American Partnership
1075 Arcade St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)
995 University Ave , Suite 220
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Hmong Youth Education Services
757 N. Milton Street
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Hmong Youth Education Services mission is “To nurture and develop successful Hmong youth through education programs.” HMONGYES was formerly known as the Lauj Youth Society of MN. It was incorporated in 1993 by concerned parents who wanted to help their children become educated self-sufficient individuals. HMONGYES utilizes volunteer college students to provide tutoring assistance and mentoring relationships with a child in academic support, college planning, and career searching.
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Jewish Community Action
2375 University Ave W, Suite 150
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Jewish Community Action works to educate, organize and mobilize the Jewish community alongside other communities for social justice. Seeds of Justice is our youth initiative that teaches high school aged youth about the intersections of politics, culture and arts while doing hands on community organizing work. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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Keystone Community Services
2000 St. Anthony Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Keystone Community Services’ Hmong Youth program serves Hmong youth ages 6-18 and their families living in the North end of St. Paul. Youth groups meet 2 evenings a week and offer traditional Hmong dance instruction, homework help, and support. Once a week, there is a group for both youth and families providing additional education and support.
Kuk Sool Won of St. Paul
1920 University Ave. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
This is a family martial arts school that teaches a traditional Korean martial art system to children, adults and families, emphasizing character development issues like respect, self-control, and etiquette. Physical instruction includes the teaching of kicks, hand strikes, forms, self-defense techniques, acrobatics, balance, flexibility and strength. You can try classes for 2 weeks for free at any time.
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Lao Family Community
1299 Arcade Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Lao Family offers academic assistance, enhancement of computer skills, fieldtrips, special events, community service, a media club focusing on creative expression, and health and wellness classes. Personnel are culturally sensitive, and both small group and individual help are available as needs arise. Both on and off site programming are offered.
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Mad Science of Minnesota
519 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
Mad Science enjoys sparking the imaginations of children by delivering entertaining, hands-on science to preschool and elementary school children. Programs are offered in different formats for various group sizes, ages, time-frames and locations and include special events for large groups and hands-on workshops for smaller groups of school age children and preschoolers. Also offered are fun activity booths, day camps, a science night and birthday and science theme parties. Programs must be scheduled in advance.
Mathnasium of St. Paul
1832 St. Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
This is a math-only learning center, serving students in grades 2 thru 12, which helps kids catch up, keep up, and advance in math. This includes help with the fundamentals, and developing number sense, problem- solving, and reasoning skills. Open afterschool and weekends during the school year and offering very robust summer programs.
Merrick Community Services
715 Edgerton Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Metropolitan State University
700 E. 7th St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
MSU offers afterschool, summer, holiday, and weekend programming for students of all ages. Activities may include an academic, career development, science, culture, community, or leadership focus. Also offered are summer programs for youth in partnership with Get Ready! and Upward Bound.
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Mississippi National River and Rec Area
111 E. Kellogg Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.
580 Fuller Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Mounds Park Academy
2051 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
Mounds Park Academy offers programs for full non-school days and all summer. Children PK-6 can participate in crafts, field trips, and a variety of activities based on weekly themes. Three distinct weeks in the summer, PK-12 students can register for specific classes, from Rocketry, “Let’s Make a Mess” or Tumbling to French, Spanish, Math, Creative Writing or ACT and SAT Prep. Camps are also offered in soccer, tennis, basketball, badminton and a host of other sports.
The Historic Mounds Theatre/Home of the Portage for Youth
1029 Hudson
Saint Paul, MN
The Portage for Youth provides a safe environment for youth, ages 8 to 13 while encouraging growth through artistic mediums. In both afterschool and summer programs, youth are able to express themselves through, poetry, visual arts, dance and theatre while learning coping skills and building positive relationships with mentors and other youth.
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Neighborhood House
179 Robie Street East
Saint Paul, MN 55107-2360
The Neighborhood House Youth Center offers a safe environment for our youth grades K–12 to come and learn about everything from digital music, hip hop dance, Mexican folkloric dance, and our environment. We also offer homework help for all our kids we also partner with our college access programs to get our youth interested in college.
Neighborhood Learning Community
209 Page Street
Saint Paul, MN 55107
The Neighborhood Learning Community is a network of people and organizations working together to strengthen learning on the West Side of St. Paul, Minnesota. We create a culture of learning by engaging young people in fun and relevant youth-centered learning. Check out our website for examples of projects youth have been involved with and for a schedule of learning opportunities that you can get involved in!
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Out for Equity
65 E Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55101
OFE is a program of the Saint Paul Public Schools working to create safe, supportive school environments for all students, parents, and staff. OFE offers an afterschool center during the academic year where LGBTQ and allied youth can take classes, use computers or the library, receive tutoring or mentoring, watch movies, and more. OFE also sponsors an open recreation time at Hancock Recreation Center every Friday night.
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Pas de Deux Dance Studio
1899 Larpenteur Avenue West
800 Conway Street
1414 North Saint Albans Street
Saint Paul, MN
Classes are available for dancers of all ages and ability levels in a fun, stress-free environment, including offerings in pre-ballet, technique classes, and a pointe work program. School-year classes culminate in the annual spring recital. Summer offerings include a variety of day camps, which combine traditional ballet lessons with ballet-related activities and crafts, as well as some general technique classes.
Project SPIRIT (Saint Paul Area Council of Churches)
1671 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Project SPIRIT is the Council of Churches’ out-of-school time program for African American students during the school year. It serves youth in grades K-8 and offers academic, creative, and cultural programming.
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Saint Paul Public Library
Arlington Hills
1105 Greenbrier Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Central Library
90 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Dayton's Bluff
645 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Hamline Midway
1558 West Minnehaha Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Hayden Heights
1456 White Bear Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Highland Park
1974 Ford Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Merriam Park
1831 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Rice Street
1011 Rice Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
Riverview
1 East George Street
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Rondo Community Outreach
461 North Dale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Saint Anthony Park
2245 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Sun Ray
2105 Wilson Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55119
West Seventh
265 Oneida Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Saint Paul Academy & Summit School
1712 Randolph Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Our classes are open to students of all ages who would like to improve their academic skills. We offer classes in reading, math, writing, science and study skills and test preparation. Class size is kept small to insure that every student’s unique needs can be met. Three are no entrance tests or qualifying exams for any classes. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saint Paul Area Council of Churches
1671 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Please see the listings for Project SPIRIT, Freedom School, and American Indian Youth Enrichment, all of which are programs offered by the Saint Paul Area Council of Churches.
Saint Paul City Ballet
1680 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Saint Paul City Ballet (SPCB) provides after-school programs for the pre-school through high school age students. SPCB is continuing the tradition of dance education, and began at our historic Grand Avenue location in the early 1950’s. Teachers are dedicated to instructing in the full Russian syllabus, as well as incorporating Italian and American ballet styles. Our roster of gifted teachers challenge students to explore their dreams, gain self-confidence, and exceed their own expectations in an atmosphere that feeds the soul.
Saint Paul Jewish Community Center
1375 Saint Paul Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
The St. Paul JCC offers summer, school-day, holiday, and weekend programs for students grades PreK-12. These include a variety of options, ranging from academic support and career skill to spiritual or creative opportunities. Also available are health and athletic activities, as well as opportunities to work in the community and acquire leadership positions.
Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
375 Jackson Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Through fun and engaging school-year and summer programs, youth at SPNN develop skills in media production, critical thinking, and community awareness. Believing in the power of youth media to stimulate dialogue and create social change, SPNN works to increase youth media visibility on TV channels and on the web.
The Saint Paul Conservatory of Music
29 East Exchange St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
This is a non-profit community music school and performing arts program enabling students of all ages to enrich their lives with the beauty of music within a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Classes offered include individual instruction, group classes, and summer camp.
Saint Paul Urban Tennis Program
P.O.Box 16190
St. Paul, MN 55116-0116
This is an all-inclusive program designed to deliver the game of tennis and living skills to Saint Paul’s urban youth. The program welcomes everyone, regardless of gender, race or ethnic background, disability or income; no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. The curriculum is part tennis and part living skills, and the summer program includes a reading component.
Saint Paul Youth Services
1167 Arcade Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Salvation Army
Eastside
1019 Payne Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55130
Saint Paul Citadel
401 West 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Save Our Sons, Inc.
PO Box 40153
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Simply Strings Studio, Inc.
650 Stewart Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55074
This program offers creative and energetic musical instruction on a variety of string instruments: Banjo, Bass, Cello, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Viola, Violin, & Voice. Instruction is available at affordable rates, by professional instructors and flexible scheduling. Also offered are sibling discounts, group lessons, and special summer programs.
StageCoach Theatre Arts
15911 Woodgate Rd N
Saint Paul, MN 55345
StageCoach Theatre offers summer camps and school-year classes at 5 metro-area locations. Each program provides students (grades K-12) the opportunity to learn singing, dance and acting. In addition to cultivating lasting performance skills, StageCoach helps to develop self-discipline, confidence, interaction, poise, imaginative thought and other essential life skills.
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development
55 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
SteppingStone produces 6 fully staged productions each year, three sessions of acting classes during the school year and summer camps throughout the summer. Opportunities are available for students grades PreK-12.
Summit University Teen Center
Jimmy Lee Recreation Center
1063 Iglehart Street
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center
365 Marie Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55118
Tree Trust
2350 Wycliff Street Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55114
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United Cambodian Association of Minnesota
1101 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
UCAM 2009 Summer Program is a culturally and linguistically based educational program for the Cambodian, Cambodian-American, Karen, and Burmese students. The program will provide academic skills building and cultural activities that build sense of communities and the cultural heritage. Students coming to UCAM 2009 Summer Program can express themselves through reading, arts & crafts, and exploring different field trips opportunities, while learning healthy decision making skills, and building positive relationship with mentors and other students. Classes offered include individual instruction, group instruction, and discussion. Pre-registration required.
United Hospital
333 North Smith Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
The Junior Volunteer program is for youths aged 14 to 18 and includes volunteer opportunities during each session of the school year - fall, winter and spring, as well as a summer Camp United program. By attending one (or more) of our sessions, participants spend time helping patients, families and friends at the hospital, while learning about health care and reaping the benefits of volunteering.
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Vertical Endeavors
845 Phalen Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota
1159 University Avenue West Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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Walker West Music Academy
777 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Through music instruction offered during or afterschool, students enhance their interpretative, team building, and cooperative skills; practice different methods of analysis and evaluation; and have fun in a supportive and non-threatening atmosphere. Also available is individual instruction, group instruction, ensemble participation, summer music enrichment, and a summer jazz workshop. The Academy serves students grades PreK-12.
Washington Technology Magnet Middle School
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
West Seventh Community Center, Inc.
265 Oneida Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Community Kids provides students grades K-12 with a wide range of activities focusing on academics, social skills, athletics, service learning, and multicultural or intergenerational opportunities. Transportation is provided within the West 7th neighborhood, and additional services include nutritious meals and snacks, parent-teacher conferences, family dinners, and social events. Also available are full day programs and field trips on school release days.
West Seventh Family Center
810 Palace Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Wilderness Inquiry
808 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment, Inc.
Hamline Park Plaza 570
Asbury St., Suite 202
Saint Paul, MN 55104
WISE’s Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership Program is a college preparation and leadership development program for immigrant and refugee girls in their junior and senior years of high school. The program helps them plan and prepare for college, explore different careers, and develop leadership skills so that they can use their full potential. During the summer months, GGAL concentrates on art and self identity, as well as civic engagement and social change.
World TaeKwonDo Academy
926 Dale St
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Activities are available at martial arts schools for students grades PreK-12, and include afterschool, summer camp, and family options.
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YMCA
East
875 Arcade Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Midway Family
1761 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Skyway
194 E 6th St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Youth Farm and Market Project (West Side Farm)
127 W. Winifred
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Youth Farm and Market Project provides year-round, youth development programming for youths ages 9 – 18, utilizing experiential education and training, urban agriculture, gardens and greenhouses. We build youth leadership through planting, growing, preparing, and selling food. Youth Farm and Market Project currently works in 3 local neighborhoods, including the West Side of St. Paul.
Young Artists Initiative
463 Maria Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Youth Express
1150 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Youth Express offers activities that youth willingly participate in, over time, and that stretch and support their imaginations, abilities, and sense of self. Youth Express’s programs increase the physical, social and emotional skills of youth; promote youth voice and ownership of Youth Express and their community; and offer meaningful opportunities for “skills acceleration” through experiential learning and internships focused on business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
YouthCARE
2701 University Ave SE
Suite 205
Minneapolis, MN 55414
YouthCARE is a Twin Cities based nonprofit organization with a successful 35 year history of providing multicultural youth development services for local youth, 7-18 years old. YouthCARE programs build the employment, self-sufficiency, and leadership skills that urban youth need in order to make a successful transition into adulthood, often through challenging experience-based activities which simultaneously form meaningful and long-term friendships across cultures.
Workforce Solutions YouthLEAD Programs (West Side Farm)
2098 11th Ave East
North Saint Paul, MN 55109
YouthLEAD programs are offered only to at-risk Ramsey County youth with the most need and eligibility. YouthLEAD services include development of career goals, exploration of post-secondary options, assistance in obtaining a GED, diploma or other credentials, basic skills assistance, occupational skills training, supportive services, mentors, and positive work readiness/experience.
YWCA
375 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
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