NATIONAL & MULTI-COUNTY
4-H Youth Development Program. National program for youth ages 5-19. 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, designing web pages to landscape design & much more. 4-h.org.
- Butte County; Oroville. 5 County Center. (530)538-7201.
- Glenn County; Orland. 821 E South St. (530)865-1107.
- Shasta County; Redding. 1851 Hartnell Ave. (530)224-4900.
- Siskiyou County; Yreka. 1655 S Main St. (530)842-2711.
- Tehama County; Red Bluff. 1754 Walnut St. (530)527-3101.
Boys & Girls Club of the North Valley; Butte & Glenn Counties. Teens get assistance planning for high school graduation and beyond, preparing for a successful future. Programs also offered in STEM and other high-yield learning activities. bgcnv.org.
- Chico. 601 Wall St. (530)879-5653.
- Hamilton City. 277 Capay Ave. (530)826-3474 X 5035.
- Oroville. 1535 Bridge St. (530)538-2320 X 3016.
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 assistance, 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 or (530)220-7623.
Boy Scouts of America. Ages 7-17. Provides boys & young men an opportunity to try new things, serve others and build self-confidence, character and citizenship. Cub Scouts (ages 8-10), Boy Scouts (ages 11-17), Venturing 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. craterlakecouncil.org. (541)664-1444.
FosterClub. Online. Geared especially for youth, this interactive website includes articles 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 Valley; Redding. For girls ages 6-18. Offers workshops, 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. 1670 Market St., Suite 102. (530)768-2189.
Girl Scouts of Northern California. Girl-driven 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 professional 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 educational 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, encourages 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, continuation 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. mcconnellfoundation.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 management, including counseling, support for education, employment 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. Butte County teen centers offer sports tournaments, organized team leagues, arts & crafts, photography, cooking classes, community service opportunities, leadership 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)899-0335.
- Oroville Teen Center. Ages 12-18. 2380 Las Plumas Ave. (530)815-9430.
Butte College Small Business Development 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 nationwide 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. buttecounty.net/BCLIBRARY. 1108 Sherman Ave. (530)552-5652.
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; 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 colleges. HOPE Fridays, HOPE Workshops, and HOPE Rising are free programs available to Shasta County residents. californiayouthpartnership.org. 1388 Court St, Ste. C. (530)338-3313.
FemFit Redding; Redding. Strength & conditioning 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 fitness 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 studio, virtual reality, multimedia tools including music and animation software, traditional crafts and more. shastalibraries.org/create. 1100 Parkview Ave. (530)245-7252.
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 opportunities 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-confidence and awareness of history and literature. Search “programs” on 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. 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. restoreprogram.org.
- Corning. 774 Third St.
- Red Bluff. 715 Jackson St.
