Youth Encouragement Services - Carpenter's Square Center

Address

3016 Nolensville Pike
Former McIver Center
Nashville, TN 37211

(615) 315-5333

www.youthencouragement.org

AKA:

YES- Formerly McIver Center

Description:

Youth Encouragement Services (YES) operates two youth centers that offer educational and recreational programs as alternatives for kids ages 6-18 during after school hours, weekends and summer break. The programs offered by YES effectively keep children living in the inner city off the street, giving them a safe place to go where they can engage in social, educational and cultural activities, including tutoring, mentoring, after school and summer programs.

Hours:

Regular Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tutoring: Tue 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

After Care During School Year: Mon - Fri 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

After Care During Summer: Mon - Fri 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Intake Process:

Walk in or call for more information

Program Fees:

No fees for any programs except mentoring program (call for details on fees)

Eligibility:

Children ages 6-18 years old (K-12th grade), especially residents of Davidson County specifically in or around the J.C. Napier/Tony Sudikum Housing area, Woodbine Housing Area or West Nashville Nations Area

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 8, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Christian Adult Mentors needed to provide mentoring and encouragement through visits to the center, personal notes in the mail, encouraging telephone calls, and participation in field trip activities to children and youth; call or email for details

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

3016 Nolensville Pike
Former McIver Center
Nashville, TN 37211

Contacts

Tanesha Stenson

Primary Contact

Carpenter's Square Center Director

(615) 315-5333

Samantha Johnson

Director of Agency Advancement & Youth Programs Contact

samantha@youthencouragement.org

Viva Price

Executive Director

viva@youthencouragement.org

Phone Numbers

Carpenter's Square Center - YES

(615) 315-5333

Description

Part of the Character Count initiative, daily chapel is offered in the after-school program (Mon - Fri, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm) and in the summer program (Mon - Fri, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm).

Hours

Mon - Fri 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Summer hours: Mon - Fri 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Required Documents

Call for more information

Eligibility

Children ages 6-18 years old (K-12th grade)

Fees

No fee

Intake Procedure

Walk in or call for more information

Service Area

Residents of Davidson County specifically in or around the J.C. Napier/Tony Sudikum housing, Woodbine Housing Area

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Davidson County
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    Description

    Christian adults provide mentoring and encouragement through visits to the center, personal notes in the mail, encouraging telephone calls, and participation in field trip activities.

    Hours

    Regular Hours: Mon - Fri 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Summer Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

    Required Documents

    Call for more information

    Eligibility

    Children ages 6-18 years old (K-12th grade)

    Fees

    Call for fees

    Intake Procedure

    Walk in or call for more information

    Service Area

    Residents of Davidson County specifically in or around the J.C. Napier/Tony Sudikum housing, Woodbine Housing Area

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County
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      Description

      Week long overnight camp is offered in the summer program to participating children. This takes place at the YES camp in Joelton and the children experience recreation activities, arts and crafts, water activities, and fun outdoor activities.

      Hours

      Summer Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

      Required Documents

      Call for more information

      Eligibility

      Children ages 6-18 years old (K-12th grade)

      Fees

      Call for fees

      Intake Procedure

      Walk in or call for more information

      Service Area

      Residents of Davidson County specifically in or around the J.C. Napier/Tony Sudikum housing, Woodbine Housing Area or West Nashville Nations Area

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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        • Davidson County
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        Description

        One-on-one homework and tutoring assistance offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm through the school year. Children receive a snack and transportation home after the session.

        Hours

        Tue 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

        Required Documents

        Call for more information

        Eligibility

        Children ages 6-18 years old (grades K-12)

        Fees

        No fee

        Intake Procedure

        Walk in or call for more information

        Service Area

        Residents of Davidson County specifically in or around the J.C. Napier/Tony Sudikum Housing area, Woodbine Housing Area or West Nashville Nations Area

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Tennessee
          • Davidson County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          615-315-5333
          Name:
          Carpenter's Square Center - YES
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