Escambia County is offering a free after school program for youth starting this fall at the Ebonwood Community Center, providing a stimulating environment for students five days a week.
The Youth Connection provides youth ages 6-18 the opportunity to participate in educational, cultural, sports, and community enrichment programs; to build confidence and self-esteem; to encourage our youth to say "NO" to gangs, drugs, and violence; and "YES" to hope, learning and life. The program begins Monday, Aug. 19 and runs through Friday, May 22, 2020.
Activities include:
- Academic enrichment
- Arts and crafts
- Educational programs
- Drama and cultural activities
- Special events
- Team-building activities
- Leadership skills building
- Homework help and tutoring
- Sports, fitness and games
- Nutritional programs
- Guest speakers
- Supervised computer use
- Job-readiness training
- And more!
Program details:
- When: Mondays-Fridays, 2-5:30 p.m., Aug. 19, 2019 through May 22, 2020
- Where: Ebonwood Community Center, 3511 W. Scott St., Pensacola
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 p.m. beginning Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Ebonwood Community Center
For more information, please contact Community Center Coordinator Leroy Williams at 850-426-1156 or lewilliams@myescambia.com.
