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ABLE is a an innovative educational program designed to provide authentic, hands-on learning opportunities. Aligned with NYS learning standards and curricula, ABLE provides exploratory extension opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings. ABLE utilizes WAP, which incorporates evidence-based practices to increase physical fitness, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and leadership skills.

Offers programming that assists in developing young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Provides targeted education and prevention regarding internet safety, teen pregnancy, and substance use.

Provides comprehensive youth services to all youth in St. Lawrence County.

Seeks to connect individuals with meaningful opportunities for service and keeps individuals informed of volunteer opportunities.

Provides variety of specific character-building programs for all ages, including: participatory recreation, crafts, educational programs, leadership training, and skill development.

Provides opportunities for youth to develop critical skills, such as leadership, cooperation, and responsibility, through projects and activities.

Offers a youth group that gives members the opportunity to participate in educational "learn by doing" projects and promotes healthy social interaction helping youth maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential. Provides opportunities to go to camp, publicly show their work, travel, host international youth, and attend meetings and events at Cornell University. 4-H programming provides a framework on which youth can build self-confidence, responsibility, and generosity.

Provides a wide range of supervised outdoor and STEM activities aimed at building leadership skills and self-esteem. Also have available summer camp opportunities. Girls can join through troops, camp, single events or multi-week program series.

Offers physical fitness activities for both adults and kids (basketball, soccer, flag football, Swimming, and more), as well as leadership development, active older adult’s programs and trips, exercise classes (yoga, cardio, strength training, water exercise), summer camps, before and after school child care, preschool programs, teen program including activity center, home school physical education, and various health and wellness programs. Off-site swimming pool offers open swim year-round, lap and family swims, lifeguard training, and swim lessons.

Library services vary by location but can include summer reading programs, public computers with internet access, free wireless connections, children and adult book clubs, story times, outreach services to elderly and local schools, copying and faxing services, and public meeting rooms.

Provides a youth mentoring program to equip youth to build career plans and learn skills to prepare for school completion, post-secondary training and productive careers.

Offers various activities and clubs for the youth in the community. There is a drop-in kids club, a girls club, a summer trip program for teens, and much more.

Keystone Club is a youth leadership and development program revolving around community and volunteer service.

Offers a variety of story hours and reading programs for children, along with computer resources, such as Tumble Books, an online database of children's books to download.

Offers an after school program for elementary school students in the Ferris Avenue area, with activities in cultural and arts enrichment and health education.

During these interactive, hands-on Yonkers Social Circus sessions the participants will learn about leadership, self-confidence, community building and trust all while grasping the concept of physical theater and performing arts. Partnered with circus arts and juggling entities for their inaugural program.

Jointly funded by United Way of L.I. Provides an opportunity for children 7-12 years to attend a Hunger 101 Workshop and Community Service project. Children must attend with parent or teacher. Accommodates groups up to 20-25 students and 4-5 adults.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal society which offers community services, scholarships, youth and veterans services. Call for additional information,

The coalition includes many sectors of the community such the police department, Mt. Vernon City Schools, social services, parents, government, and the faith-based community. M.V.C.T.C provides substance abuse prevention activities, which include, but are not limited to youth development activities; youth and parent surveys; assessment of alcohol and drug outlets; coalition building; neighborhood services, and community referrals

Promotes athletics and sportsmanship through baseball and softball.

Offers a Teen Room with a collection of reading, audio and video materials, including a place for teens to socialize and have fun with other services.

Offers an after school enrichment program for elementary and middle school children. Classes are specific to each child's desire to enhance or learn new skills in the these activities: Science Adventures, Math/Strategy Games, Indoor Basketball, Dance, African Drumming, and Theater.

Offers an after school enrichment program for elementary and middle school children. Classes are specific to each child's desire to enhance or learn new skills in the these activities: Science Adventures, Math/Strategy Games, Indoor Basketball, Dance, African Drumming, and Theater.

A program designed for high school boys to build self-esteem and confidence through leadership, social responsibility and other similar activities.

Offers a special collection of books, DVDS and audio books just for teens, including a library blog site, poetry readings and more.