Youth Services

Our youth program offers a series of activities that provide prevention education and intervention services designed to eliminate substance abuse, lower school dropout rates, reduce the rate of teen pregnancy, and minimize delinquent behaviors.

The first component of the program delivers Positive Action, a research-based curriculum, to youth between the ages 6-17 during the regular academic school year at HISD schools in Houston’s Greater East End, Galena Park ISD schools, and Pasadena ISD schools

A second component to the program focuses on parents. The Positive Action and Positive Alternatives. Presentations are used to communicate a research-based curriculum that provides an opportunity for parents and counselors to work together in a relaxed atmosphere as they explore developmental, asset-rich activities focused on self-assessment, character building and goal setting.

Lastly, Youth Services offers Camp Fresh. This is a 10 week summer program for youth ages 4-17 which key components includes life skills training, academic, recreational and cultural enrichment activities including college readiness courses and SAT preparation classes through our Countdown to College.

Camp Fresh is the ideal solution for families seeking a high quality, safe, drug free and structured environment to increase life/social skills and positive peer-bonding alternatives for their children.
Delivered by trained prevention specialists, camp offers a balanced mix of academic support, health and wellness, recreation, arts and cultural experiences for elementary, middle and high school students.

Our Program

Youth Program [Ages 13-17]

Available Monday through Friday at participating middle and high schools.

The Youth Services program for 13 – 17-year-olds offers:

  • Year-round leadership opportunities for pre-teen and adolescents.
  • Asset-rich curriculum that includes self-assessment tools.
  • Leadership and character building, service-learning projects and academic support that promotes achievement and goal setting.

The program delivers a wide range of developmental activities focused on achieving life-changing results and preparing youth for real-world success through life-skills education, positive alternatives, and presentations.

Special activities such as:

  • Developmental assets.
  • Financial literacy.
  • Journal writing.

Recreational and cultural activities enhance

  • Community connections.
  • Sports/team building that in return provide lasting friendships.
  • Opportunities to discover and practice new skills.
  • Healthy lifestyle through health and nutrition.
  • Substance abuse prevention.

Our Program

Youth Program [Ages 5-17]

Available Monday through Friday at participating schools. Participants receive:

  • Group session (at participating schools)
  • Opportunity to learn and acquire new life/social skills, meet new friends and broaden their horizons.
  • Enrichment-positive alternatives and presentations.
  • Opportunity to attend field trips to local parks, libraries, arts, and cultural organizations to enhance classroom lessons.

Our Program

Camp Fresh

Camp Fresh is a 10-week summer day program for children and adolescents ages 4 – 17.

Camp Dates: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning in June

Campers receive:

  • Supervised, fun-filled days.
  • Weekly themes that encourage each child to learn and embrace diverse cultures.
  • Field trips.
  • Engaging activities such as:
    • Arts and crafts.
    • Nutrition, sports, and fitness support to combat obesity and diabetes.
    • Science, reading and writing.
    • Computer lab and more.

Daily lesson plans blend recreational activities with practical academic enrichment to ensure that students retain knowledge gained during the school year and are prepared for the upcoming fall semester.

Our Program

After School Program

STEAM Explorers Initiative: Where Innovation Meets Creativity! Welcome to our new STEAM Explorers initiative an after-school program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Through hands-on projects and interactive challenges, students build robots that dance, design digital art with code, and construct mini roller coasters to explore physics in action. Our program combines teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving to make learning an adventure. With passionate mentors guiding the way, students develop critical thinking skills while unleashing their creativity. Join us and discover the exciting world of STEAM—where discovery never ends and fun is always part of the equation!

Contact Us :

If you have any questions about the information listed above, please contact us

Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 713.923.2316.

Youth Services Program Director

Rosalba Castillo

rocastillo@communityfamilycenters.org

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