YMCA - Y-CAP of Davidson County
Address
1011 Russell Street
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-5577
ymcamidtn.org/programs/children-and-teens/youth-development/ycap-davidson-co
AKA:
Black Achievers, Latino Achievers, Positive Beginnings, Y-Literacy, Z Program
Description:
The YMCA Community Action Program (Y-CAP) of Davidson County helps at-risk and underserved youth achieve their brightest possible future by closing the opportunity gap.
They serve students through mentoring and coaching, literacy tutoring, intervention and prevention programs, and college access and readiness resource--all at no cost. The YMCA's literacy program (Y-Literacy) helps struggling readers in grades K-4 gain confidence by increasing their reading comprehension and literacy skills.
Positive Beginnings provides middle school students with behavioral problems the chance to begin again. Through coaching, mentoring and cooperation with schools, they help these students learn the skills they need to change the course of their future. The Y-Quest program serves selected middle schools in Nashville.
The Z Program provides after-school programming to middle school youth at Metro Nashville Public Schools and community sites throughout Davidson County. Students build skills and develop confidence through structured activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), social-emotional learning and character development.
YMCA Black Achievers empowers minority and underserved youth in Middle Tennessee with high school, college and career opportunities that encourage students to grow and thrive.
YMCA Latino Achievers empowers Latinx and underserved youth ages 14-21 to excel in high school, gain access to higher education, take advantage of scholarship opportunities and find the career path that!s right for them.
The K-12 umbrella currently covers more than 1,200 students from 10 middle schools, 12 high schools and 42 elementary schools in the Metro Nashville Public School district.
Hours:
Hours vary by program. Most programs are offered after school and during school breaks. Visit the website or call for more information.
Intake Process:
Call for details.
Program Fees:
No fee.
Eligibility:
Students who attend selected MNPS elementary, middle, and high schools. The Achievers programs focus on high school students, Positive Beginnings and Z Program reach middle schoolers and Y-Literacy serves elementary school students.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 29, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer mentors are needed for all programs. Call the program contact for more information.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1011 Russell Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Contacts
Y-Literacy at Margaret Maddox YMCA, Christ Church, Northwest YMCA, and Y-CAP
Black Achievers
(615) 259-3418 x72324
Latino Achievers
(615) 315-9622
Positive Beginnings
(615) 226-5577 x71117
Y-Literacy at Donelson-Hermitage YMCA
(615) 889-2632
Phone Numbers
Y-CAP of Davidson County
(615) 226-5577
Services
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Description
Positive Beginnings provides middle school students with behavioral problems the chance to begin again. Through coaching, mentoring and cooperation with schools, they help these students learn the skills they need to change the course of their future.
Hours
Hours vary. Call for details.
Eligibility
Middle school students with behavioral problems who attend selected MNPS schools
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for details.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The YMCA's literacy program (Y-Literacy) helps struggling readers in grades K-4 gain confidence by increasing their reading comprehension and literacy skills. Program is offered at Margaret Maddox YMCA, Christ Church, Northwest YMCA, and Donelson-Hermitage YMCA.
Hours
Call for details.
Eligibility
MNPS students in grades K-4 in select areas
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for details.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The YMCA Community Action Program (Y-CAP) of Davidson County helps at-risk and underserved youth achieve their brightest possible future by closing the opportunity gap. They serve students through mentoring and coaching, literacy tutoring, intervention and prevention programs, and college access and readiness resource--all at no cost. The YMCA's literacy program (Y-Literacy) helps struggling readers in grades K-4 gain confidence by increasing their reading comprehension and literacy skills. Positive Beginnings provides middle school students with behavioral problems the chance to begin again. Through coaching, mentoring and cooperation with schools, they help these students learn the skills they need to change the course of their future. The Z Program provides after-school programming to middle school youth at Metro Nashville Public Schools and community sites throughout Davidson County. Students build skills and develop confidence through structured activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), social-emotional learning and character development. YMCA Black Achievers empowers minority and underserved youth in Middle Tennessee with high school, college and career opportunities that encourage students to grow and thrive. YMCA Latino Achievers empowers Latinx and underserved youth ages 14-21 to excel in high school, gain access to higher education, take advantage of scholarship opportunities and find the career path thatâs right for them. The K-12 umbrella currently covers more than 1,200 students from 10 middle schools, 12 high schools and 42 elementary schools in the Metro Nashville Public School district.
Hours
Hours vary by program. Most programs are offered after school and during school breaks. Visit the website or call for more information. Positive Beginnings: Monday-Thursday; 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Eligibility
Students who attend selected MNPS elementary, middle, and high schools. The Achievers programs focus on high school students, Positive Beginnings and Z Program reach middle schoolers and Y-Literacy serves elementary school students. Positive Beginnings provides at-risk middle school students in 6th-8th grade that have been identified by school staff and community partners with year round support. We help guide them to develop the cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills needed to succeed. In this program, staff members deliver services in small groups, using strategies that are appropriate to each participantâs prior experiences.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for details.
Service Area
East Middle Magnet, Stratford STEM Magnet and others as requested
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
The YMCA Community Action Program (Y-CAP) of Davidson County helps at-risk and underserved youth achieve their brightest possible future by closing the opportunity gap. They serve students through mentoring and coaching, literacy tutoring, intervention and prevention programs, and college access and readiness resource--all at no cost. The YMCA's literacy program (Y-Literacy) helps struggling readers in grades K-4 gain confidence by increasing their reading comprehension and literacy skills. Positive Beginnings provides middle school students with behavioral problems the chance to begin again. Through coaching, mentoring and cooperation with schools, they help these students learn the skills they need to change the course of their future. The Z Program provides after-school programming to middle school youth at Metro Nashville Public Schools and community sites throughout Davidson County. Students build skills and develop confidence through structured activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), social-emotional learning and character development. YMCA Black Achievers empowers minority and underserved youth in Middle Tennessee with high school, college and career opportunities that encourage students to grow and thrive. YMCA Latino Achievers empowers Latinx and underserved youth ages 14-21 to excel in high school, gain access to higher education, take advantage of scholarship opportunities and find the career path thatâs right for them. The K-12 umbrella currently covers more than 1,200 students from 10 middle schools, 12 high schools and 42 elementary schools in the Metro Nashville Public School district.
Hours
Hours vary by program. Most programs are offered after school and during school breaks. Visit the website or call for more information.
Eligibility
Students who attend selected MNPS elementary, middle, and high schools. The Achievers programs focus on high school students, Positive Beginnings and Z Program reach middle schoolers and Y-Literacy serves elementary school students.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Call for details.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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.
Telephone Numbers
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