Year-round program designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery and respect.

Offers a character building program of experiential learning through running. Teaches self-esteem as well as social and personal skills. Provides a non-competitive 5K event. Trained volunteer coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games to encourage positive emotional, spiritual, social, mental and physical development.

4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to age 19. Ohio 4-H youth development reaches more than 240,000 youth each year – helping kids “learn by doing” through hands-on activities. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics.

Outdoor program designed to develop character, citizenship and fitness. With the Scout Oath and Law as a guide, Scouting helps a youth 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 opportunities for girls to get the experiences and tools they need to be successful leaders now and throughout their lives. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience engages girls in descovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place.

Works to sustain important bird populations while engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Champaign County.

Provides a variety of arts experiences for infants and toddlers. Also offers activities for parents to participate with their children. Classes may be available in person and online.

Comprehensive Information & Referral service serving Madison County

Program educating High School junior students about their community resources and developing their leadership skills.

Provides emergency food, weekly to go lunch; activities for youth; aid for families (shelter assistance and other referrals); aid with utility bills (gas, electric); emergency services provided according to proof of need; diapers; assistance for seniors 62 and older (utilities, rent, prescriptions, etc.).

Offers a literacy-based program that is designed to increase school readiness and parent involvement by preparing children for the transition to Kindergarten and supporting them in the first year. Provides year round programming starting in summer before entering Kindergarten. School year programming Includes Parents as Partners programming. School year programming includes Parent/Caregiver Workshops, Family Fun Nights, Breakfast and Educational Fun with Santa, Very Important Parent/Caregiver Breakfast, Bridge to First Grade dinner and informational event.

Faith based non-profit providing social development for children; skill classes, family assistance; tutoring/health services for children; Super Kids program providing Biblically based music, games, drama, videos, object lessons, etc.; Super Kids Thrive providing Bible character education program; Summer Day Camp program; Teen Leadership program for Middle-High School students providing skill building, Ready-4-Work program, mentoring, camp and community service opportunities; karate classes $10/month; Christmas and Easter outreach; Summer NOW Youngstown outreach. Provide family assistance: food boxes, clothing, shoes, housewares, diapers and hygiene items and monthly transportation to local market.

Provides general library services.

Offers a volunteer-lead, professionally supervised, educational recreational outdoor based program for youth. Youth become part of a troop and participate in camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

The goal of the LGBTQ Community Club is to gather members of the community together in a safe, friendly, nonjudgemental environment to collaborate on projects that will benefit the community we live in

Offers an empowerment group to enhance social skills and increase independence of participants. Group facilitates meetings and determines activities. Activities include social events, fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Provides volunteer training and opportunities for adults. Opportunities include: mentor, consultant, trainer.

Provides a program to increase parenting skills through positive reinforcement techniques. Classes provide information and practice that helps establish routines, communication, builds children's self-worth, rewards and punishments, personal power, handling stress and anger, praise and self-nurturing. Limited child care available during classes. Class includes a certificate of completion. Maximum of 10 parents/class.

Provides religious and social groups targeted to the deaf and hard of hearing and to those with visual impairments. Activities include attendance at a weekly signed mass and social activities.

Provides support for the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights and interests of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and queer individuals, and people who are in the process of coming out or are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Offers voluntary, informal education programs that emphasize the total development of youth through activities from animals to outdoor adventure, shooting sports, food and nutrition to science and photography.

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.

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.