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Youth Development
 The Bethlehem Centers Youth Development Program offers several areas of opportunity for youth ages 12 to 18 to learn skills that will positively influence them personally, academically, and professionally. These programs provide such skills as hands on job training through summer internships, drug and alcohol prevention, self esteem building, and health and physical fitness.
For more information regarding Youth programs, contact Steve Fleming at 615-329-3386 ext 119.
BCN YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFERED:
Slammin Jammin City Camp:
Slammin Jammin City Camp: Serving youth ages 13 to17 years old
Program offered June through August of each year
The Slammin Jammin City Camp offers a comprehensive curriculum that concentrates on the history and development of our great city. It also provides a camping adventure, academic enrichment, sports and recreation, swimming, other field trips and more.
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: Call for more information
Vocational Success Institute (VSI):
Ages: Serving youth ages 16 to 18 years old
Program offered June through August of each year
The VSI Program provides job training and readiness skills for youth interested in workforce and career development. Students are trained for a number of weeks before being placed within a local company where they learn hands on what it is like to be in a real work environment. Applications are available at the BCN Charlotte Avenue location
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: There is no fee for this program
Ages: Serving youth ages 9 to 17 years old
Program Dates: Sessions meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Description: A drug and alcohol prevention and intervention program for youth.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 12:00noon (Metro Schools)/Community Outreach
Fee: No Fee
STARS of Bethlehem Club
Ages: Serving middle school aged youth
Program Dates: During the School Year
Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Enrollment: 25 slots
Fee: No Fee
Description: The STARS of Bethlehem Club reinforces academic achievement and the importance of a healthy lifestyle by providing tutors, educational and cultural enrichment activities and physical fitness programs.
Fee: No Fee
Just Between Girls:
Ages: Females ages 9-14 years old
Information: Session information is covered during outreach services at Metro Schools
Description: A program designed to help young and adolescent girls with life skills, manners, etiquette and areas of prevention.
Hours: Based upon scheduled events.
Contact: Denotra Sneed at 615-329-3386 ext. 163
Fee: No Fee
Safe and Sound Program
Ages: For children, youth and adults
Program Dates / Hours: Year-round; Monday - Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Program Description: The Safe and Sound Program offers the community a chance to enjoy the BCN facility after normal working hours. Residents and community organizations have access to educational and informative workshops and fun activities designed to address neighborhood needs.
Contact: Steve Fleming, (615) 329-3386 ext. 119
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