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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
Chico Teen Center, “The Club”. Grades Jr. & Sr. High, 628 Wall St. (530)899-0335. Oroville Teen Center, Ages 12-18. 2380 Las Plumas Ave. (530)815-9430.
Butte College Small Business Devel- opment Center; Chico. Programs to help young adults ages 18 & up turn their entrepreneurial ideas & dreams into reality. buttecollegesbdc.com. (530)895-9017. Girls on The Run; Butte County. A nation- wide life-changing character development program for girls in grades 3-8. Inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. Follows a curriculum that creatively integrates running to teach life skills and
a lifelong appreciation for health & fitness. gotrnorthstate.org. (530)636-0786.
Teen Programs - Butte Library; Chico. Check the website or pick up a pamphlet with current offerings for teens. butte- county.net/BCLIBRARY. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)552-5652.
The Axiom Youth Center; Oroville. A
place for youth to find academic, emo- tional, physical and spiritual help through the outstanding volunteer efforts of the Oroville community. Helps students realize and utilize untapped potential. Open weekdays for grades 6-12. Game room includes billiards, air hockey, foosball and video games. Free programs. theaxiom.org. 1420 Myers St. (530)533-8010.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Teen Center. A place to hang out, develop leadership skills and get involved
in the community. Teens enjoy activities like cooking, creative arts, computers, homework help, indoor & outdoor games (basketball, pool, foosball, air hockey, martial arts), mov- ies and more. Free. facebook.com/Anderson- TeenCenter. 2889 E. Center St. (530)365-9021. California Youth Partnership; Redding.
CYP educates, equips, and empowers youth and adults to make choices that will lead to
a healthy self, healthy relationships, and a healthy future. We engage youth wherever they gather: including schools, group homes, detention centers, youth homeless shelters, and colleges. HOPE Fridays, HOPE Work- shops, and HOPE Rising are free programs available to Shasta County residents. There is help for anyone wanting to choose a healthi- er path. Californiayouthpartnershlp.org. 1388 Court Street, Suite C. (530)338- 3313.
Create It! Library; Redding Library. Open
to kids, teens, & adults (12 & under must
be accompanied by an adult). Offers 3D printing, podcasting studio, virtual reality, multimedia tools including music and ani- mation software, traditional crafts and more. shastalibraries.org/create. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252.
FemFit Redding; Redding. FemFit Redding is a strength & conditioning gym designed for women in ALL seasons of life! We offer teen athlete workshops in a safe and sup- portive environment. Our classes include a unique approach to fitness with breathwork practices, pelvic floor exercises, hormone health support and so much more! Fem- fitredding.com. 2704 Hartnell Ave Unit B. (530)780-8648.
King’s Brotherhood Boys Club; Redding. Weekly club for boys 8-18. Promotes posi- tive attitude, healthy mind & body, builds self-worth, teamwork and leadership skills. Activities include sports, computer lab, snacks and more. Free. See MLK Center at reddingrecreation.org. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375.
Nano VR Escape; Redding. 150 games and 16 bays. Bays can serve up to 4 groups at one time. Amazing, roomy atmosphere and fun staff! Hourly, membership and party pricing available. Nanovrescape.com. 940 Hilltop Dr., Ste A. (530)227-2950. Positively Girls Club; Redding. Girls 8-12
& Girls Circle for 13-18. Weekly clubs offer
a supportive environment for girls to get
to know each other and their community through talking, fun activities and field trips. Free. See MLK Center at reddingrecreation. org. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Cen- ter, 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375. Shasta College SCI*FI Foster Youth Program; Redding. Educational support program for college students who are current or former foster youth. Support and resource information to students transitioning out of foster care, including info about financial assistance and health care. Lab room, weekly workshops, aca- demic support and individual mentoring to help students succeed in college and life. Search “sci fi” at shastacollege.edu. (530)242-7556.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Teens are invited to join the Redding Library Teen Advisory Board. Members help choose books and give their input for fun activities and library policies that affect teens. Tu 6-7:30pm. Free, application required. shastalibraries.org/tab. 1100 Parkview Ave. Contact the Educational Services Librarian at (530)245-7261.
Y Club At Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Y club provides teens and pre-teens oppor- tunities to grow, to work, and to give back to their community. Healthy after-school meal and homework assistance available.
Included with Y Membership. Financial As- sistance Available. Mon-Fri 2-6pm. sfymca. org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Poetry Out Loud; Mt. Shasta. A national arts education program that allows high school students to engage in great poetry through dynamic recitation competitions. Develops public speaking skills, self-confi- dence and awareness of history and litera- ture. Search “programs” on siskiyouarts.org. contact@siskiyouarts.org.
Rockside Ranch Apprenticeship; Etna. Life-changing apprenticeships for young men overcoming adversity. Offers practical organic farming experience and a sup- portive environment with Christian-based training on living as positive, productive members of society. rocksideranch.org. 2421 N. State Hwy 3. craig@rocksideranch. org (530)467-4044.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Restore Program; Corning and Red Bluff. Aims to reduce recidivism of juvenile offenders ages 10-17 by teaching tools
& strategies that lead to transformative life changes. Mentors meet with youth in various Tehama County locations. restore- program.org.
FAMILY FUN HERE
PUTT SKATE BAT
• 18-Hole Mini Golf Course
• Batting Range & Video Arcade • Summer Day Camps
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s Teen Volunteer Program in Redding gives teens skills and learning opportunities that build confidence and may develop future career interests. Teens have the chance
to volunteer in a variety of disciplines including art, science, history, forestry, horticulture and animal care.
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