Provides programs that teach financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship to students and older young adults in Northeast Ohio. Programs are geared toward specific grade levels and focus on the content areas of business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics and character, financial literacy and career development. Younger students learn about needs vs. wants, different types of jobs, and basics of money, banking and government. Middle grade students study budgeting, job interviewing and decision-making. High school students and older young adults explore business start-up and financial management, career exploration and preparation.

Youth agricultural program providing hands-on activities, that include clubs, projects, service, and camps: * 4-H Project Members can participate in competitive events like projects and judging at county fairs. * Cloverbuds can participate in group-centered, non-competitive activities until they are eligible to be a project member.

Provides programs and services that meets the students learning needs, improve their participating in class, social skills, and learning comprehension. Creates an environment that supports the student’s learning strengths.

Offers before and after-school care focusing on creative activities, homework assistance and fitness. Also provides full day child care services when school is not in session due to parent-teacher conference days, snow days, single day holidays and holiday breaks.

Program to bring fathers and daughters together and strengthen their relationship. Program involves fun activities for fathers and daughters including an annual dance, other recreational activities and opportunities to increase communication, safety and parental involvement.

Teaches youth the fundamental rules, skills, principles, and player development in the sport of soccer. Offers annual Akron Unity Soccer Tournament and participates in various tournaments.

Provides programming that enables youth ages 7 to 12, facing challenging life circumstances, to achieve their full potential. The five core program areas are character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness, and recreation.

Provides teamwork development that challenges participants to become more aware of themselves and others, their strengths and limitations. Project COPE has 8 major goals including Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Self-Esteem, Decision Making, Teamwork, Planning, and Trust.

Provides a youth education and experience oriented group. Participants will: - Learn leadership skills. - Experience planning and community development. - Meet community leadership. - Learn about local government.

Youth agricultural program providing hands-on activities, that include clubs, projects, service, and camps: * 4-H Project Members can participate in competitive events like projects and judging at county fairs. * Cloverbuds can participate in group-centered, non-competitive activities until they are eligible to be a project member.

Provides free Internet access, access to printer, fax, copier. Provides free books, movies, music, and programs for children and adults, fun events and referrals to other services; See website for calendar of events.

Provides a weekly time for students with structured fun, games, spiritual development, worship, and a meal.

Provides for the spiritual, social, mental and physical development of children and youth and their families through a broad-based program which includes classes, recreational activities, fitness programs, leadership development opportunities, camping, youth clubs, parent-child programs, youth employment support services, cross-cultural exchange programs, community involvement opportunities and a variety of other activities that give participants a chance to develop a wide range of interpersonal relationships, strengthen family ties, and to achieve a satisfying degree of personal growth.

Offers a wide variety of recreational activities including Adult Sports, Aquatics, Gymnastics, Health & Fitness, Youth & Family programs and Youth Sports and welcomes people of all ages, genders, faiths, abilities, income levels and ethnic backgrounds.

Offers a summer day camp for youth with activities including music, art, creative movement, health and wellness activities, computer skills, life skills, prevention programs, and academic reading. Camp also includes field trips and community service projects.

Designed to develop character, citizenship and fitness. With the Scout Oath and Law as a guide, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded citizen in the local community. In the program, youth members take responsibilities for the activities of the troop. By planning and organizing activities, they develop teamwork and learn to lead as well as follow. With the support of parents, adult volunteers and organizations, scouts develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in the community.

Provides an interactive classroom designed to promote parent/child interactions. Weekly learning activities are also offered.

Provides programming that enables youth ages 7 to 12, facing challenging life circumstances, to achieve their full potential. The five core program areas are character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness, and recreation.

Provides an environment for children and their parent(s) or caregiver to play and learn together. Program is designed to support early childhood development and build community through interactive adult-child play.

Engaging a child's desire to learn can be a challenge—that's why Licking County Library offers a variety of resources to foster a child's love of literacy. From access to eResources like TumbleBooks to our specially curated classroom collections, LCL has the tools to encourage children to become life-long learners.

Offers a youth enrichment program for boys with speakers, presentations, field trips, and mentoring.

Offers a variety of activities to promote healthy social interaction and help youth maximize their social, emotional, physical, and academic potential. Includes activities such as hiking and kayaking in local parks and more distant locations. Offers healing and adventure oriented retreats in Florida in conjunction with other agencies.

Sponsors regular dances and other social events for those who have disabilities.