> Neighborhood Youth Services
In response to community need, Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) emerged in
1992 as a place of hope, belonging and opportunity for Duluth’s youth. This
is a voluntary resource for neighborhood youth that develops assets and
awareness while providing a safe place where children can learn, play and
connect with the community, friends and family. This small, impactful
program began with a vision by Juvenile Courts Judge Gerald Martin,
then-Duluth Police Chief Scott Lyons and neighborhood leaders as a means of
strengthening families and reducing risks that contribute to juvenile
delinquency. The program is designed to appeal to and help all youth within
the Central Hillside and neighboring areas. Please click
here
to read
Mayor Don Ness’s commendation regarding Neighborhood Youth Services.
Neighborhood Youth Services operates solely on gifts and grants and makes
positive, life-changing experiences available for free to boys and girls
ages 6-17. Through the Enrichment Center, Mentor Duluth and Five Points
Program, hundreds of youth are empowered to discover and develop their
individual strengths. Neighborhood Youth Services is located in downtown
Duluth’s Washington Community Center.
Today, Neighborhood Youth Services is comprised of the following programs:
> SERVICES OFFERED
Enrichment Center
- Structured and supervised learning environment
- Educational programming
- Cultural experiences
- Recreation/outdoor adventure program
- Computer lab
- Swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Game room
- Arts and crafts
- Snack and nutrition program
- Summer/winter basketball leagues
- Flag football
- Teen programming
- Family events
Mentor Duluth Program
- Collaborative member of Mentor Duluth
- NYS Family Advocate matches youth with an adult community member
Five Points Program
- Member of the Five Points Partnership
- NYS Family Advocate brings together adult tutors and students in grades 4 through 8
- Support relationships that enhance academic and social skill development
- Tutoring takes place at the school site during and after school
Coming in Spring 2008! Neighborhood Youth Ventures
- Job readiness program for individuals ages 15-21.