Youth
The academic school year can be an overwhelming challenge for youth ages 10-17 years old. Each day our pre-teens and teens are faced with difficult choices. This is why Bethlehem Centers of Nashville offers a comprehensive, educational and recreational program for at-risk North Nashville youth that allows them to engage in productive and positive activities. Throughout the program various activities and workshops are administered in an effort to raise awareness, educate and provide the tools necessary so that our youth will succeed as positive adults.
Our youth programs are designed to empower youth and teens in developing self-esteem and making positive life choices. Youth-focused activities emphasize the importance of education, character, commitment and strong work ethic.
Programs Provide on-the-job training through summer internships, coaching in alcohol and drug prevention, self-esteem building and health and physical fitness.
Say Yes to Success
Say Yes to Success is a project funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This program provides middle school students with the tools essential to making positive life choices and developing goals for promising futures. Classes are held at Bethlehem Center of Nashville and at participating Metro Schools in North Nashville. Led by a trained BCN youth specialist, this program operates year-round. For additional information, please call 615-329-3386, ext. 230.
Vocational Success Institute
The Vocational Success Institute is a summer employment program for eligible 14-17 year-old students. VSI provides job training and readiness opportunities for youth interested in workforce and career development. The VSI Program will partner with the Metro Action Commission’s POWER Program and The Metropolitan Development Housing and Agency (MDHA) for the 2023 VSI Program. The VSI program for 2023 is scheduled for June 5-July 21, 2023. Please call 615-329-3386 ext.230.
Stars of Bethlehem Club
Stars of Bethlehem Club, an after-school program for 5th-10th graders, focuses on hands-on tutoring in reading, math and science. Fitness and healthy living are promoted through physical activities. Working parents are comforted in knowing that their children are in a safe learning environment during after-school hours. This program works in partnership with the Bethlehem Centers Family Resource Center and is partially funded by the Nashville After-school Zone Alliance (NAZA). For more information, call 615-329-3386 ext. 230.
Summer Enrichment Camp
The Slammin Jammin Summer Enrichment Camp is offered each summer for children (Grades K-8th) and blends educational activities with hands-on fun. Children participate in field trips to museums, parks, the Nashville Zoo and other local attractions. Daily activities include reading, journaling, physical fitness, arts and crafts. The 2023 summer camp will run June 5- July 28, 2023 from 7:30 a.m- 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. For additional information, please call 615-329-3386, ext. 230.
Children
Bethlehem Centers of Nashville’s Comprehensive School Age program allows children in Grades K-4 to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences and features…
Families
As a community based Family Resource Center, we work to help at-risk community members get the services they need to lead stable, healthy and productive lives.
Seniors
Our Senior Programs assist senior adults ages 55 and up by providing health and wellness‚ programs designed to empower them in ways that help them to maintain independent living…
Volunteer with Bethlehem Centers
Our volunteers play a critical role in our outreach programs at Bethlehem Centers of Nashville. “Serving the underserved” has been the heart of our mission for over a century. Volunteer opportunities cover a broad spectrum – from tutoring students enrolled in our after-school program – to delivering hot lunches to seniors – to supporting our annual Christmas Toy Story program. Please click “Learn More” which lists our volunteer program, and sign up whenever you’re ready!