Page 94 - North State Parent Family Resource Guide Fall/Winter 20/21

YOUTH & TEEN NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021
Save The Rain; Mt. Shasta. Save the Rain’s goal is to stop needless deaths by educating people in water-starved areas to use rain as
a sustainable water supply. Find out ways you can volunteer with the organization. savetherain.org. (530) 926-9999.
Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. Offers volun- teer opportunities for mature teens ages 13 & up during the winter season. Rink Guards assist skaters on the ice (skating experience required). Rental Office Assistants help customers with rental skates. Teens can help with pre-season ice-making and lend a hand at special events. Artistic teens can help
with decorating. Elves are needed on the
ice around Christmas. Teens with a knack for sewing can help create costumes year-round. The season typically begins with ice-making mid-Nov. and runs through mid-Feb. Rink office opens in Nov. siskiyourink.org.
(530) 926-1715.
YOUTH & TEEN CLUBS & CENTERS
NATIONAL & MULTI-COUNTY
4-H Youth Development Program. National program for youth ages 5-19. Opportunities to build confidence, learn responsibility, make friends, share interests, develop lifelong skills and make a difference in the community. Activities and projects range from building robots to raising rabbits and designing web pages, to landscape design, hiking, interior design, astronomy, dance and much more. 4-h.org.
Butte County (530) 538-7201. Glenn County (530) 865-1107. Shasta County (530) 224-4900. Siskiyou County (530) 842-2711. Tehama County (530) 527-3101.
Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley; Butte & Glenn Counties. Teens can get assistance planning for high school graduation and beyond, preparing for a successful future. bgcnv.org.
Chico (530) 899-0335.
Hamilton City (530) 826-3474 ext. 5035. Oroville (530) 533-3067
Boys & Girls Club of the Siskiyous; Offers a safe place for young people to learn, play and grow outside of school hours with activities such as STEM, gardening, homework assis- tance, sports, games, and the arts--pottery, painting, and graphics Mt. Shasta. Hosted at Sisson Middle School. bgcgreatershasta.org. 601 E Alma St. (530) 220-5055.
Boy Scouts of America. Ages 7-17. Provides boys & young men an opportunity to try new things, serve others and build self-confi- dence, character and citizenship. Cub Scouts (ages 8-10), Boy Scouts (ages 11-17), Ventur- ing program (ages 14-21). scouting.org.
Butte. County. Chico. NorCal Scout Shop. gec-bsa.org. 3881 Benatar Way, Ste. D. (530) 809-0400.
Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, and Glenn gec-bsa. org. (800) 427-1417 or (916) 929-1417. Siskiyou County. Crater Lake Council. crater- lakecouncil.org. (800) 888-1273.
FosterClub; Online. Geared especially for youth, this website is a hub of info relating to foster care. It includes articles written by young people, foster care Q & A, message boards, contests and biographies of famous people who grew up in foster care. It’s inter- active and available 24/7. fosterclub.com.
Frontier Girls Clubs. National program
with a branch in Redding. For girls in grades pre-K & up. Participants work on projects that include art, technology, home, health & fitness, the outdoors, agriculture, community service and more. Participants can earn more than 1,200 badges. Instills values of loyalty, faith and innovation. frontiergirlsclubs.com. (530) 524-8799.
Girls Inc. of the Northern Sacramento Val- ley; Redding. For girls ages 6-18. Offers work- shops, groups and camps that inspire girls
to be strong, smart & bold. Research-based educational curriculum, resources and support. Works with community leaders
and advocates. Serving Shasta & Tehama Counties. girlsincnsv.org.1320YubaSt#211. (530) 605-4545.
Girl Scouts of Northern California. Girl-driv- en program for ages 5-17. Builds leadership skills, courage, confidence and character through discovering, connecting and taking action. gsnorcal.org. (800) 447-4475.
Butte County (530) 343-1904.
Glenn County (530) 528-8655.
Shasta & Siskiyou Counties (530) 221-6180. Tehama County (530) 528-8655.
Kids Movie Fest; Online. Kids Movie Fest
is a brand new online short film fest and community for young filmmakers 13-19 All the films are 2 minutes and under, entry is free, and each competition involves both audience awards and jury awards with prizes. kidsmoviefest.com. (323) 632-6596.
North State Symphony for Youth; Chico, Redding & Red Bluff. Look for special oppor- tunities geared especially for young artists such as youth concerts and scholarship op- portunities (high school & college divisions). northstatesymphony.org. (530) 898-5984. One Circle Foundation. Structured support groups for children, teens & adults. Circles are held in an emotionally safe environment. Counteracts negative social and interperson- al forces and fosters personal and collective strengths and positive connections. Includes Girls Circles and The Council for Boys & Young Men. onecirclefoundation.org. (415) 419-5119.
Quest Clubs. Redding. A badge based edu- cational incentive program that can be used in a wide variety of ways from scout like clubs to after school programs, to homeschool curriculum and more. questclubs.com. (530) 524-8799
Rainbow Girls; National. International organization giving young women ages 8-20 a rainbow of opportunities. Promotes leadership, encourages service, builds character and develops friendships all while having fun. gorainbow.org. California Grand Assembly gocarainbow.org. (559) 226-0738. Chico-Paradise email lisa@greatrice.com. (530) 624-9795.
Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP); Redding. Hosted by Shasta College. Offers entrepreneurship education and 1-on-1 counseling to give teens practical knowledge and experience to pursue their business goals. Participation in the program is compet- itive. All contestants must be ages 14-18 and legal residents of Butte, Glenn, Siskiyou, Shasta or Tehama Counties. yepsc.jimdofree.com. 115555 Old Oregon Trail. (530) 242-7627.
BUTTE COUNTY
6th Street Center for Youth; Chico. Offers services for homeless youth ages 14-24. Offers help with basic needs (i.e., shower, laundry facilities, hot meals, clothing, haircuts). Pro-
vides intensive case management, including counseling, support for education, employ- ment and life skills. Also helps with family reunification/relocation. 6thstreetcenter.org. 130 W. 6th. St. (530) 894-8008.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley. Three Butte County teen centers offer sports tournaments, organized team leagues,
arts & crafts, photography, cooking classes, community service opportunities, leader- ship programs, homework help, education
& career development and more. Computer labs on site. Leadership positions available for motivated teens. Membership is $100/ year. bgcnv.org. Chico main office: 601 Wall St. (530) 899-0335
Chico Ostrander Clubhouse, Grades 1-6, 601 Wall St. (530) 899-0335.
Chico Teen Center “The Club,” Grades Jr. & Sr. High, 628 Wall St. (530) 879-5653.
Oroville Teen Center, Ages 12-18 2380 Las Plumas Ave. (530) 533- 3139
Butte College Small Business Develop- ment Center; Chico. Offers programs that help young adults ages 18 & up turn their entrepreneurial ideas & dreams into reality. buttecollegesbdc.com. (530) 895-9017. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are suspend- ing all in-person training events, including our monthly start up workshops in Lodi, Manteca, Stockton and Tracy. Please call or visit website for latest information.
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 Fandom Club; Chico Branch Library. Teens ages 13-17 are invited to join Fan-
dom Club at Chico Library every other Wed, 4-5pm, to do art activities and play games. Share anything you are fanatical about in
a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere. Free. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530) 552-5652. Due to COVID-19 conditions please call for most updated information.
The Axiom Youth Center; Oroville. A place for youth to find academic, emotional, 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), movies and more. All services are free. 2889 E. Center St. (530) 365-9021.
Create It! Library; Redding Library. Open to kids, teens, & adults (ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Offers 3D printing, virtual reality, multimedia tools including music and animation software, traditional crafts and more. All ages. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530) 245-7252.
King’s Brotherhood Boys Club; Redding. Weekly club for boys ages 8-18. Promotes positive 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. Due to COVI9-19 please call for most updated info on meeting dates. (530) 225-4375.
Positively Girls Club; Redding. Girls ages 8-12 & Girls Circle for ages 13-18 to make new friends, learn new things and grow positively. Weekly club offers a supportive en- vironment 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 Center, 1815 Sheridan St. (530) 225-4375- Due to COVI9-19 please call for most updated info on meeting dates. Shasta College SCI*FI Foster Youth Program; Redding. SCI*FI (Shasta College Inspiring & Fostering Independence) is an educational support program for college stu- dents who are current or former foster youth. Offers support and resource information
to students transitioning out of foster care, including info about financial assistance and health care. Offers a SCI*FI lab room, weekly workshops, academic support and individual mentoring to help students succeed in col- lege and life. Search “sci fi” at shastacollege. edu. (530) 242-7549.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Teens are invited to join the Redding Library Teen Advi- sory Board. Members help choose books and give their input for fun activities and library policies that affect teens. Tue 6-7:30pm. Free, application required. 1100 Parkview Ave. Contact the Educational Services Librarian at (530) 245-7261 .
Y Club At Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Y Club is designed to help youth succeed by inspiring creativity, confidence and indepen- dence through achievement, relationships and belonging. Y Club provides opportu- nities for fun, personal development and socializing through facilitated activities, tutoring, volunteerism, leadership and use of the Y’s facility & health offerings. 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-confidence and awareness of history and literature. siskiyouarts.org. contact@siskiyouarts.org. Rockside Ranch Apprenticeship; Etna. Life-changing apprenticeships for young men overcoming adversity. Offers practical organic farming experience and a supportive environment with Christian-based training on living as positive, productive members
of society. rocksideranch.org. 2421 N. State Hwy 3. (530) 467-4044. Email is the preferred contact method: craig@rocksideranch.org
TEHAMA COUNTY
Restore Program; Corning. 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 loca- tions. restoreprogram.org.
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