YMCA - Y-CAP of Davidson County

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

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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

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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 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. 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 participant’s prior experiences.

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for details.

Service Area

East Middle Magnet, Stratford STEM Magnet and others as requested

Geography Served

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 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.

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

Telephone Numbers