Spring 2009
Canoe Creation
Faith Float
Blue Rock, OH
Canoe Creation is a mobile camp that travels to the area of residence of participants and establishes river routes and camping areas nearby. Children are divided up by age and take part in either day expeditions by canoe or overnight floats on the river. Their primary goal is to get youth who have little opportunity to explore God’s creation into a setting where they can learn to see His hand in the things that He has made.
Orange County Rescue Mission Village of Hope - Children's Dream Center Tustin, CA
Village of Hope is a housing program for homeless men, women and children. Their primary objective is to provide stable housing while offering services to help individuals become self-sufficient and grow in the knowledge of Christ. The Children’s Dream Center offers infant and preschool care, after school care and homework assistance to school age children. Parents help with child care activities and programs, increasing involvement in their child’s development while also learning new parenting skills.
Secret Place of the Most High SHADOWS Columbus, GA
This 8 week summer camp is an outreach ministry for community children who do not have the resources to pay for summer enrichment opportunities. The focus is on spiritual, educational and mental growth. Their main goal is to help at-risk kids grow in a meaningful relationship with God, through Jesus Christ.
South Dakota Fellowship of Christian Athletes Reservation Ministry Youth Sports Camp 09 Sioux Falls, SD
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth Sports Camp is for young athletes, ages 7-12, who desire to develop their skills in a variety of sports, while also receiving biblical teaching focusing on making good choices and knowing one’s purpose in Jesus Christ. Camps will take place on the Pine Ridge, Crow Creek and Rosebud reservations. http://southdakotafca.org
Volunteers of America Southeast The Light of the Village Mobile, AL
Volunteers of America is a national, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for individual and community involvement. The Light of the Village has after-school and summer Bible camp programs for at-risk youth and is free to participants. http://voasoutheast.org
Spring 2008
By the Hand Club
Austin After-School Program
Chicago, IL
By the Hand Club (formerly known as Kid’s Club) is a faith-based
after-school program with an emphasis on academics and a commitment
to nurturing the whole child - mind, body and soul. They are located
throughout some of Chicago"s most impoverished inner-city communities
where overcrowding and under funded schools abound. Along with academic
support and personal mentoring, basic nutritional and medical needs
are met. Other activities include drama, dance, music and sports.
http://www.bythehand.org/
CrossView Christian Camp
Dickens, TX
Cross View summer camp has an “Elementary Open Registration”
week for low-income, at-risk 2nd through 5th graders who would not otherwise
have the opportunity to be involved in a Christian camp experience.
These children are from the camp’s immediate rural area and inner
city Lubbock. They attend 5 days of camp for a fee of just $15.00.
http://www.crossviewcamp.org/
Families Forward
EDGE Summer Camps
Vincent, OH
Families Forward provides the needed mentoring and guidance for preteens while working alongside parents and family leaders. They strive to be the bridge that leads families into stronger, deeper relationships with the Creator, regardless of church affiliation, socioeconomic background, education, etc. Their goals for children include staying connected with family, becoming a person of influence, developing a personal relationship with Jesus and establishing life long relationships.
First Baptist Church Raytown
Youth Sports Scholarship Fund
Raytown, MO
First Baptist Church Raytown has a Recreation Outreach Center for the purpose of serving the community and creating environments in which the gospel of Jesus Christ can be shared through relationships. The Children’s Outreach Sports League runs three times a year with basketball, cheerleading, soccer and football and is geared towards Kindergarten through 6th graders. Scholarships are given to those who are in need. http://www.firstbaptistraytown.com
Harambee Ministries
Summer Day Camp
Pasadena, CA
Harambee Ministries has a number of programs, all serving at-risk African-American
and Latino children. These include a pre-school, elementary school,
after-school program, summer day camp and Junior Staff program. The
school is open to all regardless of ability to pay. The summer day camp
is a five-week long program that runs Monday through Friday from 7:45
am – 6:00 pm and serves 50 children. They provide academic instruction,
recreation, enrichment activities and field trips.
http://www.harambee.org/
Minnesota Baptist Conference
Kids in Country
St. Paul, MN
Kids in Country seeks to take inner city children out of the city for one
week and place them in a family farm environment. Kids spend a week
with a host family at the family’s farm, then they spend one week
later in the summer at a camp with all of the children who were involved
in the program. Transportation to and from the farms and camp is provided.
http://www.mbcworld.org
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries
PASS + Summer Camp Program
Clearwater, FL
The summer camp program is an extension of the United Methodist Cooperative
Ministries after-school tutoring program, PASS (Producing Academically
Successful Students). It is a six-week academic and spiritual enrichment
program serving 30 to 35 at-risk children ages 6 – 12 years old.
Their goal is to ensure that the students maintain the academic progress
they achieved during the school year, while promoting Biblical principles
and providing alternative activities for children during the summer.
http://www.umcm.info
Spring 2007
Baptist Convention of
Pennsylvania/South Jersey
Angel Tree
Harrisburg, PA
Angel Tree Camping is a 4 day camp experience designed for children ages 7-12 that have a parent currently in prison or one that has recently been released. Their goal is for these children to see that they can have a positive future and successful life through Jesus Christ. Camp experience includes Bible study, worship, team building activities, learning about nature, and a chance to see positive examples of godly adults through the camp staff.They also continue the connection with the children throughout the year with monthly activity days.
BRYDGES, INC.
Camp Higherground
Bowie, MD
Camp Higherground is an annual summer camp and mentoring program for children
6-12 years old. The four day camp is located in rural Pennsylvania.
Their mission is to provide enrichment services to the children in their
community that are in need. They participate in activities that will
build character, teach social skills, and provide spiritual enrichment.
This includes journaling, worship and Bible study, sports, team-building
challenges, art, singing, drama, hands-on projects, rap sessions about
issues concerning the children and mentoring that continues throughout
the school year.
http://www.brydgesconnect.com
Central Union Mission
Camp Bennett
Washington DC
Camp Bennett is a 200 acre respite, camp, and retreat center in Montgomery
County, Maryland for disadvantaged, inner-city Washington, DC children
ages 8-12. The camp accommodates up to 64 at-risk children per week,
for overnight/residential camping during seven weeks in the summer.
Christian counselors and volunteers lead at-risk, inner-city elementary
school-aged children through life-changing Bible programs and teaching
sessions. They also have activities such as swimming, singing, crafts,
hiking, basketball, and a ropes course. Also on site is a petting
zoo where the children can learn about and help with the animals.A literacy
component is currently being planned for camp.
http://missiondc.org/
Family Guidance, Inc.
One-to-One Program
Sewickley, PA
Family Guidance provides programs that strengthen families and offers hope
and a future to at-risk kids throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.
They provide mentoring, after-school, and camping programs for children
ages 7-15. The One-to-One Program provides relational mentoring
to youth from urban and rural areas in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington
and Westmorland counties. The core of the program is to recruit, train,
equip and match volunteers to serve as mentors for their youth. The
mentors model the building of successful relationships for the children,
which dramatically affect their personal, professional, spiritual and
social development. Children are referred by hundreds of referral services,
including parents, schools, churches and social service agencies. The
mentor is assigned to a child whose needs are compatible with the mentor’s
unique gifting. The mentors are required to provide consistent mentoring
of one youth over a one-year period. The mentor meets with their mentee
on a regular, weekly basis for an average of 3-4 hours. They are to
provide compassionate, emotional support and friendship as well as role
modeling and guidance with the goal of helping kids achieve their full
potential on a spiritual, emotional, social and physical level.
http://www.familyguidance.net/
The Freedom Center of Lakeland, Inc.
Kid’s Summer Camp Program
Lakeland, FL
The Freedom Center is located in a distressed area of Lakeland, Florida.
They provide ongoing daily programs, including after-school tutoring,
reading, recreation, hands on technology programs, mentoring and counseling,
health and substance awareness or prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, parenting
classes, referral services, summer camp programs and other life-building
activities. They provide services that motivate achievement, help students
with their homework and develop reading skills, to encourage good Christian
character development, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose.
On Saturdays, a “Kid’s Club” program similar to an
inner city Children’s Church takes place for a few hundred kids.The
VENTURE Summer Camp program is an 8 week faith-filled day camp that
includes bible time, sports, games, Spanish class, creative arts and
crafts, music, drama, and field trips. It provides a structured and
safe haven for the youth during summer months.
House of Faith
Summer Camp for At Risk Children
San Angelo, TX
House of Faith is a non-denominational, faith-based organization that serves
more than 2,000 unchurched and at-risk children and youth in west-central
Texas. House of Faith promotes faith in God as a way to address such
problems as youth delinquency, substance abuse, violence and gang involvement.
The summer camp is oriented around a biblical theme. The experience
provides an opportunity for 4 days of mentoring and relationship strengthening
with children age 9-12 who attend backyard bible clubs during the course
of the school year.
http://www.hofministries.org/
Metropolitan Community
Development Corporation
MCDC/Bethel Vacation Bible School
Silver Spring, MD
Metropolitan Community Development Corporation was founded in1996 to assist
members of the community by providing them with a variety of services
with the sole purpose of improving their lives and demonstrating the
love of God to them in a tangible way. MCDC also acts as a referral
agency to other community services. Some of their current programs include,
before and after school services, summer camp for kids, adult literacy/English
as a second language, health promotion, food, housing and clothing assistance
and immigration support services.
They are very immigrant focused with most of their community being of
immigrant status.Vacation Bible School is an all day VBS for children
ages 3 to 12 for two weeks. Transportation is provided for those who
need it. 13 -16 year olds help out as “Counselors in Training.”
http://www.mcdcorp.org/
Open Door Ministries
Open Door Childcare Center
Denver, CO
Open Door Childcare Center includes a preschool and a before and after
school program serving children from extremely low-income families in
the Denver area. It is a fully-functioning school with learning time,
play time, naptime, hands-on learning activities, meals and snacks,
and field trips. The School-age program operates before and after school
and all day on school breaks. Children receive homework help, specific
reading time, Bible stories and principles, meals and snacks. Their
goals include readying the children for success in school, developing
a program that helps working single mothers achieve their goals, and
instilling Biblical knowledge and Christian characteristics into the
hearts and minds of the students.
http://www.odmdenver.org/
Spring 2006
CBM Ministries of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
Mailbox Club Ministry
Fairmont, NC
The Mailbox Club is a correspondence program in which students who have
attended Released Time Bible classes can sign up to receive lessons,
mail them in for grading, and earn reductions off the rate of a week
of camp in the summer. Each lesson series contains approximately eight
lessons for the students to complete and return. The lessons are Bible
studies that have to do with the practical aspects of living a Godly
life. CBM’s goal with The Mailbox Club is to allow children, regardless
of financial status, the opportunity to attend a week of summer camp.
http://cbmcampgrace.com/
Kids’ Club North America
Chicago, IL
Kids’ Club is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization that operates
a Christ-centered after-school program for high-risk, inner-city children.
They currently are serving two Chicago neighborhoods: Cabrini-Green
and Altgeld Garden-Murray Homes community. An emphasis is placed on
the spiritual aspect of the children’s lives without overlooking
or minimizing the educational and physical needs of the children. All
the children in Kids’ Club are recommended by their school, and
carry grade point averages of ‘D’ or lower. The program
goals include raising student’s test scores into a normal range
and passing all classes with ‘C’ or better. They also include
a focus on helping children to live healthy lifestyles, to learn skills
to make wise decisions, and to learn relational skills to be able to
interact effectively. They also include a health program where the children
are able to see health care professionals and learn how to take care
of their bodies.
http://www.bythehand.org/
Camp Penuel
Ironton, MO
Camp Penuel was founded to provide a totally free camping experience with
a spiritual aspect for inner-city, at-risk, and/or underprivileged children
between the ages of 7 and 11. The children receive scholarships that
include the costs of transportation, meals, lodging, insurance, craft
supplies, books, Bibles, and t-shirts. Children attend chapel services,
craft and library time, along with going on nature hikes to learn about
plants and animals. For two weeks each summer, a Summer Reading Program
is implemented and taught by a certified teacher for children who need
additional help with reading and creative writing.
http://www.camppenuel.net/
Christian Athletic Program
Tacoma, WA
The Christian Athletic Program (CAP) teaches Christian principles to children through the participation of athletics. CAP provides children with free transportation to and from their sporting activities each week. While the children are there, they are taught a Bible lesson during breaks. CAP offers a variety of sports to the children throughout the year including basketball, volleyball, flag football and soccer.
Gen 1, Inc.
Fine Arts Camp
Holland, MI
The Gen 1 Fine Arts camp melds art and biblical teaching together. With
a three part program, Gen 1 is able to give children quality art instruction,
story-based teaching, and small group communities during their camp
experience. Children are broken up into age groups where they participate
in a variety of art classes and learn important principles that apply
to the creative process and to their spiritual life.
http://www.gen1arts.com/
Mika CDC
Express Yourself Urban Arts Program
Costa Mesa, CA
Express Yourself Urban Arts Program is a year round children’s ministry
program offering classes in visual, performing, culinary and exploratory
arts to underresourced children in Westside Costa Mesa. Children enroll
in classes where they learn and develop skills in a variety of artistic
areas. They also participate in “Family Time” which consists
of a devotion, discussion, and snacks. The children also participate
in “Artists in Action” where students visit local art museums
or performances, or are visited by a professional artist.
http://www.mikacdc.com/
Youth With A Mission – San Francisco
Summer Day Camp
San Francisco, CA
YWAM serves at-risk youth in the Bayview Hunters Point district of San
Francisco. The summer day camp is offered for six weeks each summer.
The program includes Bible lessons, games, crafts, and individualized
reading enrichment. Children are encouraged to develop social skills
and a positive self-image based in a relationship with Christ. Other
activities include arts, sports, cooking, and music. Field trips are
offered weekly.
http://www.ywamsf.com/
Spring 2004
American Ministry Support
Wall, NJ
American Ministry Support focuses on reaching children of incarcerated
parents. Specifically, they provide a camping program for children ages
8-12 that have incarcerated parents and live in either New York City
or New Jersey. They offer a week long camp involving bible study, hiking
games and activities. The Dare to Dream grant program funds were
used to help supply staff with new equipment to better meet the needs
of the inner city children attending camp as well as help provide a
free week of camp for 22 children.
http://amsusa.org/
Antioch Community
Transformation Network
San Antonio, TX
Rites of Passage exists to provide and alternative to the lack of positive
activities for youth on the east side of San Antonio. Their mission
is to progressively prepare children to move from childhood to adulthood
by providing a program that meets their needs through a spiritual, educational,
relevant, relational, unique and culturally creative ministry. Youth
are exposed to activities in five major subject areas: the family, health,
sexuality, history, and economics. Through these they are given biblically
based tools to develop skills in the areas of conflict resolution, self-expression,
money management, goal setting, long term thinking, making positive
choices, and community leadership.
http://www.actncommunity.org/
Atlantic City Rescue Mission
Atlantic City, NJ
The Atlantic City Rescue Mission has served the homeless since 1964. Offering
food, shelter, clothing, and many intervention programs, they are able
to reach men, women and children who suffer with a variety of complex
issues. Many of the women who attend their program also have young children
who need help. Many of these children lack a sense of security and have
never been encouraged to pursue an education. Beginning in 2002, ACRM
addressed this need with a free preschool program for children ages
2-4. Classes involve a song, story, and a prayer, as well as a Bible
story. Meals, field trips and small performances are all involved in
helping teach these children that, like Joshua 1:9 says, God is with
them wherever they go.
http://www.acrescuemission.org/
CBM Ministries
Fairmont, NC
CBM Ministries is a national organization that began with a mission to
reach children for Christ in the public school system. Their Bible Bus
ministry travels to 21 public schools each month and ministers to over
four thousand children. Along with after school Bible studies CBM has
a mailbox club ministry that include follow-up teaching through correspondence
that children complete at home. They also have a summer camp where children
can earn scholarships by completing their lessons.
http://cbmcampgrace.com/
Child Evangelism Fellowship
West Jordan, Utah
Child Evangelism Fellowship provides a free after-school Good News Club.
This club is free, meets once a week and teaches children important
Biblical lessons that reveal who God is while instilling biblical values.
The Dare to Dream grant program granted funds that helped double their
current after-school operations with the hope to reach twice as many
needy, west-side children.
https://www.cefonline.com/
Christian Athletic Program
Tacoma, WA
Christian Athletic Program’s mission is to teach Christian principles and ethics and their application, through participation in athletics. Its efforts are targeted towards the underserved, low income families of Pierce County. They offer free transportation to practices and games, and no fees for participation. Through the medium of sports and short lessons at break, children are taught life-enriching principles such as; team values, participation, self-confidence, respect for leadership and for others, and basic moral values and ethics from the Christian perspective.Dare to Dream funds granted were used for the transportation and bus leasing program.
Community Youth Ministries
Reedley, CA
Community Youth Ministries offers after school Kids Clubs, Kids Choirs,
and Bible Outreaches. One program specifically is “The Jefferson
Kids Choir.” It serves low-income, immigrant children attending
public school. Teachers have noted that those children participating
have increased verbal skills and are more attentive in class. Through
smaller-group interaction, children are also able to learn more about
Christ and have the opportunity to surrender their lives to Him.
http://www.cymreedley.org/
ELIM Community Corporation
Buffalo, NY
The ELIM Corporation’s Boyz to Men Program reaches out to boys’
ages 9 to 12 in their local community equipping them to become responsible
leaders, fathers, and citizens. The mission of this program is to reach
young men through adult male mentors; equipping them to make positive
decisions, through character building (self-esteem), confidence, and
leadership), goal setting (career planning, high school preparation
and enrollment options, college planning, etc.) and life skills, as
well as empowering them spiritually to build meaningful and productive
lives.
http://www.elim-world.org/home.php
Harambee Preperatory School
Pasadena, CA
The Harambee Preparatory School was created to give the children in their
community the extra attention they need as well as character development
to achieve at or above standardized levels. Character development from
the Bible is infused into every part of the curriculum as well as the
lives of the staff. They have a full after-school and summer program
with homework help, tutoring, Good New Bible Clubs, and Christian discipleship.
http://www.harambee.org/
Joyful Harvest
Biddeford, ME
Joyful Harvest Neighborhood Center serves at-risk school aged children
and youth. Their after school program is targeted for children in kindergarten
through seventh grade, or ages 5 through 12. Their after school ministry
includes prayer, snack, structured activities such as arts and crafts,
group games, music, cooking and a Bible club. There is also time for
homework and computer lab.
http://www.joyfulharvestcenter.org/
Mountainview Faith Community Church
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The “Every Child a Champion” ministry serves school-age children
between 6 – 12 years of age.It is offered to children whose families
cannot afford organized sports or recreation programs. Children
are offered free after school, summer and mid-week events which teach
character training through sports and recreation activities. The Dare
to Dream grant program provided funds for this ministry to purchase
bibles.
http://www.mfcc.tv/preschool.html
Neighborhood Ministries
Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood Ministries is dedicated to serving the poorest, most vulnerable
children in urban Phoenix. The Neighborhood Center offers Bible studies,
bilingual youth programs, mentoring, summer camps, academic assistance,
Head Start, crisis assistance, leadership training, and numerous other
life-transforming activities to children ages 5 – 12.Funds from
the Dare to Dream grant program helped pay for expenses on vehicle repair/maintenance,
fuel costs, and for meals and snacks.
http://www.neighborhoodministries.org/
Orange County Teen Challenge
Santa Ana, CA
Teen Challenge is a non-profit organization that offers a comprehensive,
faith-based solution to drug and alcohol addiction and other life controlling
problems “His Kids” is one of their programs. The purpose
of “His Kids” is to prevent substance abuse among at-risk
children and adolescents and attract and enable a new generation of
young leaders to become world changers. Their goals are to enable all
those they serve to become socially and emotionally healthy, physically
well and spiritually alive. The Dare to Dream grant program provided
funds towards transportation to and from “His Kids” for
participants, recreationally and program affiliated operating expenses
( such as art supplies, Christian education materials, and food), and
small equipment.
http://www.teenchallenge.com/santaana
Operation Out-Reach, Inc.
Cleveland, MI
Operation Out-Reach provides a one-week summer camp to low-income children of Mississippi and the surrounding area. The children are provided with biblical teaching as well as various activities, including hiking, fishing, and other sports activities. The Dare to Dream grant program helped provide funds for children to attend this camp.
PIP Start, Inc.
Austin, TX
PIP Start’s Master Builder Program is aimed at setting a foundation
of purpose and to build character in youth through engineering projects.
The goals of the Master Builder program are for the participating youth
to have an understanding of how math and science apply to the real world
and to have strengthened faith-based character as a result of their
participation. Master Builder prepares youth for college and the workforce
through the use of teamwork and improving their problem solving skills,
while also teaching them to be ethical leaders.
http://www.pipstart.org/
St. John the Baptist
Brooklyn, NY
St. John’s offers a summer Bible camp for neighborhood children who have no supervised, planned activities in the summer. They offer them an alternative to drug and crime-ridden streets. They help children grow in their faith and love of God through age appropriate activities including scripture readings, music, arts and crafts, dancing, drama games, sports and rest/quiet time. Field trips where family members can attend is also included.
Spring 2003
The Opportunity Program
Springboard Summer Enrichment Camp
Cypress, CA
The Opportunity Program empowers children with diversified learning styles to recognize and optimize their full learning potential. They foster a family environment where the educational, spiritual, social and emotional needs of each child are addressed through a focused, Christ-centered, holistic program. They partner together with staff, students, parents, board of directors, and the community.Grant money funded scholarships for students from Watts Christian School to attend camp.
Edgewater Baptist Church
Safeplace After-school Program Family Aid
Chicago, IL
The SAFEPLACE After-school Program is a children’s outreach ministry
of Edgewater Baptist Church in on of the most ethnically mixed neighborhoods
of Chicago. They provide school-age childcare and tutoring for low-income
and immigrant children while teaching them about Christ.
http://www.churchonelmdale.org/
Orange County Youth Commission
After School Character Development Clubs
Santa Ana, CA
Orange County Youth Commission reaches out to underprivileged, inner-city
children. Their programs are designed to take the gospel message into
the public arena in the following areas: M.A.D. (Making a Difference)
Clubs, Sports Clubs, E-bus Technology Club, and Mobile Home Park Clubs.
These clubs are taught by Christians who teach from the Bible and are
held on public school campuses and in public arenas.
http://www.ocyouthcommission.net/
New Hope Church
S.T.A.R.S. (Striving To Always Reflect the Son)
Greenwood, IN
The S.T.A.R.S. program is a free after-school community outreach program
for economically-deprived elementary-age children who need additional
help and attention academically, financially, emotionally and/or socially.
They are able to experience the love and to hear the Gospel message.
http://www.newhopegreenwood.org
Gospel Lighthouse
Good News Safari Club
Warren, MI
The Good New Safari Club is a free club for at-risk children ages 7-11
that meets once a week to share the love of Jesus. Volunteers do this
by using skits and puppets to teach good character and wise decision
making that specifically deals with choices that affect each child’s
future.
http://www.gospellighthouse.com
InnerFaith Performing Arts Center, Inc.
InnerFaith Performing Arts Beginner’s and Intermediate Workshops
Paterson, NJ
InnerFaith Performing Arts Center focuses on training inner-city youth
in the creative and performing arts. They offer after-school classes
in Drama, Vocal, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Dance. College students
and professionals teach classes with experience in their respective
fields. It is the goal of IPAC to restore joy, hope and inspiration
to the youth of Paterson and offer children a viable alternative to
their negative surroundings by nurturing hidden talents and helping
them develop moral character.
http://www.innerfaithperformingartscenter.org/
Spring 2002
Connecting Kids of New Life Community Church
Artesia, CA
Connecting Kids is an after school program that includes snack, Bible/Chapel
time, homework help, tutoring, cooking, science, games, reading and
crafts. Transportation to the program is also provided.
http://www.nl-cc.org
New Venture Christian Fellowship
CARE (Child Abuse Recovery and Education) Ministry
Oceanside, CA
The CARE ministry targets children who have been emotionally, physically,
or sexually abused or are at risk for abuse. The program is designed
to assist in meeting the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs
of children in San Diego’s North County community. Children come
for a weekend half-day retreat to experience fun, games, activities,
video and puppet presentations and an age-appropriate gospel message.
They also offer a one week day camp in the summer.
http://www.newventure.org
Glad Tidings Tabernacle
KidHope
Long Beach, CA
Glad Tidings Tabernacle is an urban, multi-cultural church located in North Long Beach. The after school program is for children ages 5-12. The program includes Bible lessons, snack, homework help, music and mentoring. Their desire is that they can be a place where children of all cultural and economic backgrounds can find encouragement and mentoring in the areas of academics and spiritual direction.
Alpine Conference Center
Urban Excursion Camp
Blue Jay, CA
Inner-city kids are able to participate in a week-long Christian camping
experience for free. Activities include hiking, swimming, basketball,
volleyball, foosball, ping-pong, snag golf, street hockey, archery and
a ropes course.
http://www.alpine-cc.org/
Mariners Church
Miracles in Motion
Irvine, CA
Miracles in Motion is a mentorship ministry for struggling families and
their children residing in local motels or shelters. They aim to break
the cycle of poverty. Their long-term objective is to change lives through
relationship.
http://www.marinerschurch.org/
Fall 2001
Glad Tidings Tabernacle
After School Program
Long Beach, CA
Glad Tidings Tabernacle is an urban, multi-cultural church located in North Long Beach. The after school program is for children ages 5-12. The program includes Bible lessons, snack, homework help, music and mentoring. Their desire is that they can be a place where children of all cultural and economic backgrounds can find encouragement and mentoring in the areas of academics and spiritual direction.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lutheridge Day Camp Reunions
Greenwood, SC
This camp is an outreach ministry for community children who have do not
have the resources to pay for summer enrichment opportunities. The children
are primarily from minority, low-income homes and most are unchurched.
The camp is free for participants. They provide transportation, meals,
snacks, recreational activities and with support from local medical
volunteers, free health screenings for vision, hearing, blood pressure,
and heart and lung assessment. Reunions are planned to help maintain
the strong relationships created during the day camp.
Fall 2009
Equine Therapy Center
After School Program
Edmond, OK
The Equine Therapy Center targets at-risk kids ages 8-12 years old from urban neighborhoods of Oklahoma City and low-income families. They utilize the task of caring for the horse and the bonds that form through this caring as a means to establish trust, respect and responsibility. The goal of the program is to build character and promote the Christian belief that with God all things are possible.
Hope Center for Kids
Higher Learning Academy
Omaha, NE
The Higher Learning Academy serves kids ages 5-12 years helping to develop in them the desire for continuing their academic careers through high school and beyond. They work with the Omaha Public Schools to track grades and credits, communicate with teachers and guardians, ensure personal accountability and encourage individual academic progress. Community service projects are also another important aspect of this program as well as daily reinforcement of Bible teaching.
Mind of Christ Church/Community Center
Kids Fulfillment
Lawton, OK
Mind of Christ is located 90 miles from Oklahoma City. The Kids Fulfillment Program provides tutors and mentors for after school and summer enrichment programs. They also have a computer lab, Bible time and are incorporating service projects where the children are able to give back to the community.
One Accord, Inc.
Kids Alley
Sewell, NJ
One Accord serves families living at or below the poverty line. Kids Alley has a Saturday morning outreach program that includes a Bible program, dance classes, needlework, basic carpentry, fine arts and music lessons. On weekdays they have a Learning Center where tutoring and computer classes are offered.
The Salvation Army Winnebago County - Kilburn Community Center Educational Programming
Rockford, IL
The Kilburn Community Center Educational Program offers Biblically based character development, homework assistance, mentoring, recreation and anger management to children in this lower socioeconomic area. It operates year round with schools directing students to their program. They serve more than 450 children per year.
Whiz Kids Tutoring Student Enrichment Denver, CO
Whiz Kids Tutoring is a Christian, one-to-one tutoring program located in 40 different sites throughout the Denver metro area. Their mission is to improve the well being of disadvantaged kids through academic tutoring, positive mentoring relationships and spiritual nurturing. The children are referred to them by their teachers. Each site has a liaison teacher assigned form the local school.
Fall 2008
CityCURE
Whiz Kids
Cincinnati, OH
Whiz Kids is a tutoring and mentoring program that is offered once a week after school and is designed to build educational confidence and competence. Tutors work with students to complete their homework and strengthen academic proficiency through personal encouragement and assistance.
Mentors develop relationships with the kids and provide for learning and fun outside of the inner city.
http://www.citycure.org
Eagles Wings Community Outreach Center, Inc.
A Safe Place After School Program
Perris, CA
“A Safe Place After School Program” focuses on developing basic skills in reading, writing, math, technology and life skills. Participants are referred by the school district or individuals within the community.
http://www.ewcocinc.org
Family Heritage Foundation, Inc.
S.A.Y. Yes! After School Program
Stone Mountain, GA
The S.A.Y. Yes! After school program serves children of refugee families five days a week after school. The children receive tutoring in Math and English as well as help with homework. They also receive a healthy snack, recreation and a Bible study.
http://www.fhfi.org
Joni and Friends
Family Retreats
Agoura Hills, CA
Family retreats are a safe place for families affected by disability to receive counsel, encouragement, information and resources to help with the daily challenges of life with a disability. They offer a week long camp experience for the whole family.
http://www.joniandfriends.org
Oakwood Baptist Church
New Braunfels Kids’ Club
New Braunfels, TX
Kids’ Club is an after school program which provides educational stimulation, social growth, spiritual learning and nutritional support to at-risk kids. It is a twice weekly program that includes homework assistance, academic games, Bible study, reading and dinner. Bus transportation is included.
http://www.oakwoodbaptist.org
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Good News Clubs
Greater Galveston Bay Area, TX
Good News Clubs are free after school programs that meet inside the local public schools once a week for the duration of the school year. Club time includes a Bible lesson, songs, memory verse, review games and other activities that focus on the lesson theme.
Fall 2007
Central Assembly of God Church
Weaver and Boyd Outreach Programs
Springfield, MO
The Outreach Program targets at-risk kids from Weaver and Boyd, both
Title 1 schools. A lunch mentoring program operates where volunteers have
lunch with a child 2-4 times a month during the school year. At Meet the
Teacher night they partner with the PTA and another church to provide
a small carnival with games and dinner that has helped parent’s
attendance at this event increase. They also host a Book Fest where students
and parents can pick out 4-5 books free of charge and also enjoy lunch,
games, and other forms of entertainment. Their goal is to build relationships
as well as promote literacy and family-oriented activities.
http://centralassembly.org/
Christian Cultural Arts Center
Little Lights Children’s Arts
Workshop
New York, NY
Little Lights Children’s’ Arts Workshop is a Biblically based evangelistic visual and performing arts outreach program to children living in Harlem. The workshop is held two Saturdays a month during the school year. The program culminates with a final performance and a visual arts exhibition along with a professional level recording session.
Deep Ellum Church
KidCare America
Dallas, TX
KidCare America is a chartered after-school mentoring and academic program
with an emphasis on spiritual growth, academic success, good life choices,
and art. Mentors are in communication with parents, teachers and community
social services so they are aware of the child’s situation at home
as well as in school. Bible Club meets every other Monday.
http://www.lifeindeepellum.com/
Girls and Boys Town of Southern California
Tilly’s Baby Home
Santa Ana, CA
Tilly’s Baby Home provides long-term residential care to infants
and young siblings (ages 0 to 8 years) who have been removed from their
homes in Orange County due to neglect and abuse, and who are waiting for
more permanent placement with relatives, foster families or adoptive parents.
The program allows brothers and sisters to remain together as they heal
and grow in a safe, Christ-centered, family-style environment with compassionate
professionally-trained adults caring for their physical, emotional, educational
and spiritual needs, and teaching them skills that will help them succeed
in their next placement and in life.
http://www.boystown.org/
HIS Children’s Camp
Cassville, MO
HIS Children’s Camp is a faith based camping facility for children
ages 6- 11 who are victims of child abuse, at-risk or have special needs.
The facility has outdoor classrooms, a garden, arts and crafts, music,
games and a petting zoo.
http://www.hccamp.org
New City Fellowship Church of St. Louis
Firm Foundation Tutoring Program
St. Louis, MO
Firm Foundation Tutoring Program offers after-school and summer tutoring
for at-risk children attending the St. Louis public school system which
has lost its state accreditation due failing test scores and poor management.
Their primary goal is to build relationships with the children and show
them the love of Christ. Children work one-on-one with volunteer tutors
receiving help with their homework and having a time of devotions.
http://restorestlouis.org
Southeast DC Partners
The Homework Club
Washington, DC
The Homework Club is a ten month after-school program targeting children
ages 6 – 12. Activities include tutoring, arts and crafts,
outdoor games, field trips and snacks. Bible Club is every Thursday after
Homework Club.
http://www.southeastdcpartners.org
Fall 2006
Heritage House
Biblical programming for Holidays
Jamestown, NY
Heritage House Childcare and Learning Center provides Christ-centered care to children ages six weeks to five years old during a weekday program. They offer Christ-centered programming focused on Christmas and Easter pageantry. These pageants are held for their children’s families and the Senior Citizens at Heritage House. Children get to be involved in the formation of the pageants and the creation of the dialogue for each pageant.
The Campbell Farm
Campbell Farm Kids
Wapato, WA
The Campbell Farm Kids program targets at risk elementary age youth on the Yakama Indian Reservation in Central Washington.
Currently children visit the farm once a week to spend time caring for the gardens and animals, they play games, participate in drama, music and crafts with a biblical theme. They also have a fall/winter after school program that culminates in a Christmas event.
They are expanding to a year round program that includes an after school
program focusing on combining Christian, cross-cultural and environmental
educational activities.
http://www.winbeam.com/~campbellfarm/
Joni and Friends
Family Retreats
Agoura Hills, CA
Joni and Friends Family Retreats Program offers people affected by disabilities
and their families a five-day respite from their everyday struggles by
addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of burdened and at-risk
families in a loving, disability-sensitive, and Christ-centered environment.
These retreats address physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual
needs of these families. Freed from the concerns of their everyday lives,
participants in these retreats are able to take advantage of opportunities
the retreats offer to nurture and strengthen relationships, get necessary
rest and recreation, learn needed information, develop healthy coping
mechanisms, and deep their knowledge of Christ’s love. Those benefits
from the retreat can help prevent divorce, unnecessary institutionalization,
depression, and/or alcohol or drug abuses in at-risk families. Joni and
Friends serve a wide variety of disabilities including physical, developmental,
learning, and selected other mental disorders (e.g. autism).
http://www.joniandfriends.org/
Lower Lights Ministries
Light Brights
Columbus, OH
Light Brights is a holistic program which seeks to meet the wide spectrum of needs specific to urban children. Their objective is to provide a safe, positive and spiritually enriching event for 60 “unchurched” elementary age children once a month, reinforced by weekly children’s church, and a summer kid’s day camp. They strive to provide education in the areas of God’s temple (sexual abstinence, substance abuse, healthy nutrition), God’s creation (trips to the Columbus Zoo and COSI (Center of Science and Industry), and cultural diversity. Summer camp includes a book club to help children continue literacy learning all year long.
In addition to providing education their programming is designed to connect
families together and empower them to strive toward wholeness.
http://lower-lights.org/
Second Mile Mission Center
Tricia Whitaker Back to School Program
Stafford, TX
Second mile is a nonprofit organization assisting under-served residents of Fort Bend County, Texas. Their mission is to provide an opportunity for people to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by, first, establishing a relationship that meets their physical needs.
The Tricia Whitaker Back-to-School- program provides complete school supplies for less-privileged students in Fort Bend County, Texas. These children don’t have the resources to get the supplies they need as they begin school. Second Mile works to prevent this. Their goal is to provide 2,000 complete school supply packets for children in grades Pre-K – 5th grade. Each family meets with a counselor before the children receive the supplies
Children and adults then receive an age appropriate Bible, and each packet
contains an evangelistic tract appropriate for the child’s age group.
http://www.secondmile.org/
S.P.A.R.E. Ministries
S.P.A.R.E. Counseling Center
Brea, CA
S.P.A.R.E. Counseling Center provides sound Christian based counseling to at-risk homeless and children from low-income families under the age of 12 experiencing, but not limited to, grief and loss issues, abuse in and out of home, divorce in the family, and drug and alcohol addiction in the family.
Children’s counseling groups meet once a week for 10-15 weeks. Groups range from anger management, grief and loss, and sexual and physical abuse.
Specifically, the Dare to Dream Grant program has funded S.P.A.R.E. with funds designated for transportation and supplies.
The counseling center is designed to meet the
needs of the financially challenged who would benefit from Christian counseling,
but would not be able to afford it otherwise.
http://www.spareministries.org
Fall 2005
Evangelical Released Time Education
Compton Released Time Education
Long Beach, CA
The Released Time (RT) program conducts classes in mobile classrooms
in three southeast Los Angeles County school districts. The RT program
serves fourth and fifth grade students in Bellflower, Compton, and Long
Beach, often in areas where school facilities are run down, children’s
test scores are low, and there is high turn over. The mobile classrooms
are parked in front of the school where children come to receive Biblical
based teachings. Children are able to learn both spiritually and academically.
Students are given verses to memorize, worksheets to fill out, and time
to worship and pray. The program runs for the duration of the school year.
http://www.rtce.org/
Springfield Christian Youth
Ministries – West
STARS After-school Program
Springfield, OH
SCYM-West reaches out to at-risk children and youth in Springfield’s west-end neighborhoods. While they originally started with one middle school, SCYM-West now works with many inner-city public schools and children from K-12 grades. With the start of the STARS After school program, children were given an opportunity to use time constructively and productively while parents are still at work. Children are able to build positive relationships and friendships, when they often do not have stable families. The program helps children to strive for academic excellence and teaches them that learning can be fun through activities like cooking, chess, board games, etc. The staff teaches the children about Jesus and how He relates to their everyday lives through Bible study. An emphasis on peacemaking is important because of the violence that occurs in both families and the neighborhoods the children live in.
Grace Community Development Corporation
Success Through Education And Prevention (STEP)
Asheville, NC
STEP is a faith-based mentoring and tutorial after school program for
at-risk children ages 5-12. STEP fosters Christian education as a mean
to assist the children in finding their purpose in life. Children receive
homework assistance, one-on-one tutoring, and spiritual guidance. STEP
meets everyday after school for three hours, engaging the children in
both academic and Biblical studies. They are served a meal before they
leave and family consultations and counseling are available on request.
http://www.gcdcorp.com/
Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center
Papyrus Minisrty Program for
Children in Foster Care
Angola, NY
The Papyrus Youth Camp serves foster children ages 6-12. They strive
to meet the spiritual and psychological needs of the many foster children
in Western New York. Papyrus seeks to support children who are in foster
care or other out-of-home placement by providing them with a week of Christ-centered
summer activities and by promoting healing by helping improve in at least
one personal growth area (anger management, problem solving, positive
self-identity, etc.). While at camp, each child receives daily Bible studies,
a Bible to keep, a “care” bag filled with school supplies,
personal hygiene items and devotional material. In addition to the daily
Bible study, chapel, camp-fire devotions, and prayers, specific topics
unique to foster children are addressed throughout the week including
skills to deal with family loss and grief, cultural changes, self-esteem,
healthy lifestyle choices including healthy eating and conflict resolution.
http://www.pioneercamp.org/
Joni and Friends
Family Retreats
Agoura Hills, CA
Joni and Friends Family Retreats Program offers people affected by disabilities
and their families a five-day respite from their everyday struggles
by addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of burdened and
at-risk families in a loving, disability-sensitive, and Christ-centered
environment. These retreats address physical, emotional, educational,
and spiritual needs of these families. Freed from the concerns of their
everyday lives, participants in these retreats are able to take advantage
of opportunities the retreats offer to nurture and strengthen relationships,
get necessary rest and recreation, learn needed information, develop healthy
coping mechanisms, and deep their knowledge of Christ’s love. Those
benefits from the retreat can help prevent divorce, unnecessary institutionalization,
depression, and/or alcohol or drug abuses in at-risk families. Joni and
Friends serve a wide variety of disabilities including physical, developmental,
learning, and selected other mental disorders (e.g. autism).
http://www.joniandfriends.org/
Heritage House Childcare and Learning Center
Biblical Parenting Program and Toddler/Preschool Learning Materials
Jamestown, NY
Heritage House is a childcare center that understands the importance
of Biblical instruction as an essential part of a successful well-rounded
program. They serve children ages six weeks to five years old. Children
are engaged in a variety of activities designed to enhance their academic
and social well-being. They also place great emphasis on character education
taught from a Biblical perspective. Heritage House offers Christ-centered
programming focused on improving parenting skills.
http://www.heritage1886.org/
Stepping Stones Educational Services
Palm Springs, CA
Stepping Stones is committed to helping at-risk youth who live throughout the Coachella Valley in California to develop skills necessary to succeed in school, in their homes, and in the community. They achieve this through a Christ-centered 3-step program that includes a focus on education, community service, and long-term career goals. The “Enough is Enough” program helps youth to increase and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 or higher. The “Helping Hands” requires students to participate in community service projects that are set up through Stepping Stones. Finally, the “Pathways” program helps the students to develop their long-term educational and career goals. Stepping Stones also has a Boot Camp where the youth are transformed into disciplined members of a team. They also offer counseling, and encourage students to attend and participate in church services and Bible studies.
Paramount Care Foundation
S.A.Y. Yes! After-School Program
Paramount, CA
At the Paramount S.A.Y. Yes! Program, the students have time to work
on homework, receive tutoring, and participate in educational and enrichment
activities (such as Accelerated Reader) after their homework has been
finished. The program also includes snack time, recreation and a weekly
Bible Club. Other programs for our children include drop-in classes such
as weekly Reading Club, guitar class, and dance class. During the Bible
Club, children are introduced to God’s plan of salvation. Children
also have an opportunity daily for prayer, mentoring and conversations
about God.
http://www.erc.la/
Fall 2004
Joni and Friends Family Retreats
Agoura Hills, CA
Joni and Friends Family Retreats Program offers people affected by disabilities
and their families a five-day respite from their everyday struggles by
addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of burdened and at-risk
families in a loving, disability-sensitive, and Christ-centered environment.
These retreats address physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual
needs of these families. Freed from the concerns of their everyday lives,
participants in these retreats are able to take advantage of opportunities
the retreats offer to nurture and strengthen relationships, get necessary
rest and recreation, learn needed information, develop healthy coping
mechanisms, and deep their knowledge of Christ’s love. Those benefits
from the retreat can help prevent divorce, unnecessary institutionalization,
depression, and/or alcohol or drug abuses in at-risk families. Joni and
Friends serve a wide variety of disabilities including physical, developmental,
learning, and selected other mental disorders (e.g. autism).
http://www.joniandfriends.org/
Zion Center for Worship and the Arts, Inc.
Dancing Together – A Multi-Cultural Youth Dance Program
Charlotte, NC
Zion Christian Center for Worship and the Arts is an ecumenical dance
ministry comprised of all ages that has ministered locally, regionally
and internationally in churches, schools and conferences. They train and
teach worship, the arts and share God’s word. For their summer program,
children age 5-12 meet twice a week and attend one or two week long Christian
Dance Camps. During the school year they meet twice a week after school.
http://www.zcwa.com/
Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center Papyrus Camp
Angola, NY
Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center is a ministry of the Eastern District
of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Pioneer’s outreach programs
provide countless faith building opportunities. It is located on the shores
of Lake Erie. Papyrus Camp, a Christ-centered overnight camp program,
serves the needs of children who are part of the Foster Care system, and
youth in similar out-of-home placement situations. Scholarships were granted
for some of these children so they could attend camp.
http://www.pioneercamp.org/
Selah Ministries
Kidz Place
Denham Springs, LA
Kidz Place is an outreach ministry to the community targeting “at risk” children, ages K-5th grade. Their goal is to equip children with the love of Jesus, and to help them grow spiritually, physically, and mentally. They do this by offering free hot meals, tutoring with volunteer teachers, and volunteer staff, worship, music, arts and drama. Transportation is provided by bus.
San Diego Rescue Mission
Women and Children’s Center Child Development
San Diego, CA
San Diego Rescue Mission provides childcare for children 0-4 years old
while their mothers continue to prepare for life after the Rescue Mission.
They offer after-school activities, including tutoring for older children
attending local schools. They also provide individual therapy for each
child.
http://www.sdrescue.org/
Oasis of Hollywood
Kidz Klub
Hollywood, CA
The Oasis of Hollywood is a faith-based and community-based organization
that reaches out to at-risk children, teens and young adults. Their mission
is to provide a safe haven, mentoring relationships, and the support programs
necessary to initiate and sustain a youth’s academic, emotional,
and spiritual development. Kidz Klub is a program that educates children
through Bible-based curriculum. They also offer after school tutoring.
http://www.oasisofhollywood.org/
Children of the City
Children of the City After-School Program
Brooklyn, NY
Children of the City primarily seeks to change the lives and circumstances
of children of the inner-city through Christian discipleship and Biblical
teaching. They do this through tutoring, performing arts, sports, promoting
healthy peer relations, food, activities that are fun and engaging -yet
educational in process, and group sessions on hardcore issues children
face at home. Homework help and tutoring is provided 5 days a week. Bible
verses and everyday applications are taught as well as worship.
http://www.resurrectionchurchofny.com/
Calicinto Ranch
Angel Tree Summer Camp
San Jacinto, CA
The Calicinto Ranch, Angel Tree summer camp adventure program is modeled
around character building lessons and worship. It is open to children
who have a parent in prison. Activities are oriented toward building
self-esteem and confidence. Angel Tree campers receive character building
instruction and an introduction to Christianity. One of their goals is
to connect the children with churches in their community to help create
a bond that inspires the children to participate in local church activities
and services.
http://www.calicintoranch.com/
Neighborhood Ministries
I CAN DO IT!
Phoenix, AZ
I CAN DO IT! is a year-round, incentive-based-stay-in-school intervention
program for at-risk 5th through 12th graders. Their goals
are for each child to meet the state attendance requirements and achieve
a minimum “C” average. Another objective is to reduce dropout
rates in an area where it’s not uncommon for children as young as
fifth grade to quit school. They motivate kids to not only stay in school
but to excel academically and to develop into leaders in their communities.
They also regularly attend Monday night Bible lessons as well as a
two week summer Vacation Bible School.
http://www.neighborhoodministries.org/
Fall 2003
Gospel Tabernacle Ministry
Kingdom Kids Outreach
Laurens, SC
Kingdom Kids ministers every Sunday morning to newborns through twelve-year-olds.
Their puppet and drama ministry goes into lower income areas in the community
to evangelize children through puppet shows and drama skits. These events
give them the opportunity to invite them to their Sunday morning program.
http://www.gospeltabernaclechurch.com
Selah Minstries
Kidz Place
Denham Springs, LA
Kidz Place is an outreach ministry to the community targeting “at risk” children, ages K-5th grade. Their goal is to equip children with the love of Jesus, and to help them grow spiritually, physically, and mentally. They do this by offering free hot meals, tutoring with volunteer teachers, and volunteer staff, worship, music, arts and drama. Transportation is provided by bus.
Place of Hope, Inc.
Center of Success
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Place of Hope is a faith-based child welfare organization providing family-style
residential care and healing opportunities for children who have been
traumatized by abuse and neglect. They strive to provide a consistent
nurturing home environment, with sibling group unification, enabling brothers
and sisters to share their lives together while in foster care. Their
mission is to witness God’s love and grace while providing the best
possible care.
http://www.placeofhope.com/
Hope in the City
Kids of Hope
San Diego, CA
Hope in the City has been working with families in East City Heights,
San Diego since August 1998. They offer American Sign Language classes,
community Bible studies, and “Urban Plunges” that provide
Christian groups outside of the community with opportunities to learn
and serve. Kids of Hope also offers two days of after-school tutoring,
one day of computer classes for 4th and 5th graders,
and one day of Kids Bible Club.
http://www.hope-city.org/
Family Care Network, Inc.
Foster Youth Electronic Tutoring Program
San Luis Obispo, CA
Family Care Network is a therapeutic foster family agency providing a
family based, community centered treatment alternative to the institutional
care of children. Their mission is to enhance the physical, mental, and
spiritual well-being of children, teens and families through: family-centered
clinical and residential treatment programs; affordable housing, education
and training in partnership with the individuals’ families, agencies
and communities they serve.
http://www.fcni.org/
