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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 YOUTH & TEENS AND VOLUNTEERS
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 Counties. gec-bsa.org. (530)809-0400.
Siskiyou County. Crater Lake Council. cra-
terlakecouncil.org. (541)664-1444. FosterClub. Online. Geared especially for youth, this interactive website includes arti- cles written by young people, foster care Q & A, message boards, contests and biographies of famous people who grew up in foster care. fosterclub.com. (503)717-1552.
Frontier Girls Clubs; Redding. National program 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. 20845 Gregory Ln. (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. 1740 Eureka Way. (530)768-2189.
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; Chico. 2511 Floral Ave. (530)343-1904.
Glenn County. (530)528-8655.
Shasta & Siskiyou Counties; Redding. 1670 Market St #248. (530)221-6180.
Tehama County; Red Bluff. 933 Jackson St
#3258 (510)562-8470.
North State Symphony for Youth; Chico, Redding, Red Bluff & Oroville. A vibrant pro- fessional orchestra performing in the North State. Offers many youth programs including annual school field trips to the symphony and scholarship opportunities for high school and college students and performs concerts and live music in the North State. (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 interpersonal 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 with clubs, after school programs, homeschool curriculum and more. questclubs.com. 20845 Gregory Ln. (530)524-8799.
Rainbow Girls. International organization giving young women ages 8-20 a rainbow of opportunities. Promotes leadership, encour- ages service, builds character and develops friendships. To locate an assembly in Shasta, Tehama or Butte County go to California Grand Assembly, “All about CA Rainbow” tab and choose “Assembly locator” in the drop down menu. gocarainbow.org. (559)226-0738. NatureBridge in Yosemite Program. A school-sponsored field trip in partnership
with North State schools funded by The McConnell Foundation. Five-day outdoor environmental science program exploring Yosemite National Park for sophomores and juniors from public high schools, continua- tion schools, alternative schools of choice, and public charter schools in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, & other counties. Students connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with the environment. Application opens each fall; participants are selected by schools. mccon- nellfoundation.org/nature-bridge-yosemite. 800 Shasta View Dr. (530)226-6200.
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). Provides intensive case man- agement, including counseling, support for education, employment and life skills. Also helps with family reunification/relo- cation. 6thstreetcenter.org. 130 W. 6th. St. (530)894-8008.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley. 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. Com- puter 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)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. 2480 Norte Dame Blvd. (530)895-9017.
Girls on The Run; Butte County. A nation- wide character development program for girls in grades 3-8. Inspires girls to be joy- ful, healthy and confident. Follows a curric- ulum that creatively integrates running to teach life skills and a lifelong appreciation for health & fitness. gotrnorthstate.org. (530)636-0786.
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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; Anderson. 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. Free. facebook.com/AndersonTeenCenter. 2889 E. Center St. (530)365-9021. California Youth Partnership; Redding. Educates, equips & empowers youth and adults to make choices that will lead to
a healthy selves, relationships & futures. Engaging youth wherever they gather: including schools, group homes, detention centers, youth homeless shelters and col- leges. HOPE Fridays, HOPE Workshops, and HOPE Rising are free programs available
to Shasta County residents. californiay- outhpartnership.org. 1388 Court St, Ste. C. (530)338-3313.
FemFit Redding; Redding. Strength & con- ditioning gym designed for women in all seasons of life! Offer teen athlete workshops in a safe and supportive environment. Classes include a unique approach to fit- ness with breathwork practices, pelvic floor exercises, hormone health support & more. Femfitredding.com. 2704 Hartnell Ave Unit B. (530)780-8648.
King’s Brotherhood Boys Club; Redding. Weekly club for boys 8-18. Promotes positive attitude, healthy mind & body, builds self-worth, teamwork and leadership skills. Activities include sports, computer lab, snacks & more. Free. See MLK Center at reddingrecreation.org. 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375.
Makerspace at the Redding Library, Create It! ; Redding Library. Open to kids, teens, & adults (10 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Offers 3D printing, podcasting stu- dio, virtual reality, multimedia tools including music and animation software, traditional crafts and more. shastalibraries.org/create. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252.
Nano VR Escape; Anderson. Virtual reality center with 150 games and 16 bays. Bays can serve up to 4 groups at one time. Hour- ly, membership and party pricing available. Nanovrescape.com. 2179 North Street. (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 & to build leadership skills. Free. See MLK Center at reddingrecreation.org. 1815 Sheridan St. (530)225-4375.
Shasta College SCI*FI Foster Youth Program; Redding. Educational support program for college students and students ages 13-26 who are current, transitioning out of or former foster youth. Support
and resource information including info about financial assistance and health care. Lab rooms, weekly workshops, academic support and individual mentoring offered. Search “sci fi” at shastacollege.edu. 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7556.
Teen Advisory Board; Redding. Teens (12-17) 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. (530)245-7261.
Y Club at Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Y Club provides teens and pre-teens op- portunities to grow, to work , and to give back to their community. Afterschool meal provided. $185.35 / month or included with Y Family Membership. Mon-Fri. 2 – 6 pm. 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. 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.
Corning. 774 Third St. Red Bluff. 715 Jackson St.
collegeoptions.org FB & IG: @collegeoptionsinc
1321 Butte St, #101, Redding • 530-244-4022
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