Programs Supported

 

 

Helping Young People Succeed

After-School Programs 
Provides after-school programs and other activities at Carlisle and Saratoga Housing Developments in Binghamton.  
Broome County Urban League
  

Athletics and Recreation Program 
Serves youth, ages 4-18 in basketball, soccer, bowling, volleyball, cheerleading, and coaching. Emphasizes importance of physical fitness, cooperation, sportsmanship, and good citizenship. Also includes numerous summer camp programs.   
Broome County Catholic Youth Organization
 

At-Risk Youth Development  
Provides targeted outreach to about 660 boys exhibiting, or at risk of developing, behavior problems. Includes special program to divert youth to Scouting as an alternative to the juvenile justice system.  
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council

Campership Funds
 
Provides subsidizing for children who need the extra financial support to attend summer camp.  
Boy Scouts of America,
Baden-Powell Council, Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton, Broome County YMCA, Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council, The Salvation Army 

Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention  
Teaches youth and adults to recognize strategies and situations related to potential child molestation, to resist and prevent child abuse whenever possible, and to report individuals who abuse children.  
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council
 

Compeer Youth Mentoring  
Matches trained community volunteers in one-on-one mentoring relationships with children who have developed or are at risk of developing serious emotional/behavioral problems. Targets emotionally disturbed children, children at risk of out-of-home placement, and those who are being treated for social and behavioral problems. 
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier 

Cultural, Social, and Leadership Program 
Provides activities aimed at giving young people, ages 4-18, broadening experience to enhance their maturity level, improve their leadership and communication skills, and help them become responsible citizens and adults. 
Broome County Catholic Youth Organization  

Day Camps  
Held during summer months, these camps offer outdoor activities, music, karate, swimming groups by age and ability, nature study, overnight trips, beach volleyball, poolside cookouts, daily hot lunch and snacks, and other activities.
Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton, Broome County YMCA, Jewish Community Center of Binghamton,   

Educational, Cultural, and Social Programs 
Offers a wide range of classes, programs, and activities to provide youth ages 6-18 with opportunities for involvement, education, and development of decision and life skills.  
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome

Membership and Program  
Provides activities to girls emphasizing personal growth and development within a framework of moral and ethical values to encourage positive life choices and prevent negative behaviors. The programming, provided by about 265 troops in Broome County, is offered at six age-appropriate levels: Daisy, grades kindergarten-1; Brownie, grades 2-3; Junior Girl Scouts, grades 4-5; Cadette, grades 6-8; Senior, grades 9-10; and Ambassador, grades 11-12.
Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council

Mental Health Players/Peacetown Puppets 
Improvisational theater group which presents programs to community on wide range of social and psychological issues. Attempts to sensitize each audience to particular issue, raising awareness and understanding of problem and facilitating problem solving.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier
 

Outreach Services 
Targets girls from hard-to-serve populations whose needs may be unique due to socioeconomic or cultural backgrounds.
Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council 

Resident Camps 
These camps, which include facilities for staying overnight, emphasize environmental awareness, health and fitness, interpersonal skills, and group dynamics.
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Girl Scouts, Indian Hills Council  

School Progams 
School-based Family Support Centers partner with schools to deliver family support services in home or school of referred students and their families. Located in Harpursville, Maine-Endwell, Union-Endicott, and Whitney Point schools, these centers provide individual, family, and group counseling, parent outreach (visit to the parents' home by parent-partner to work on parenting issues), parent education programs, and consultation and training for teachers on behavioral and emotional issues. Students and their families are referred by school or are self-referred.   
Family and Children’s Society

Social Development of Youth
Serves area young people from infancy through 18 years old with programs that encourage social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Teen assistant programs for aquatics, camp, and child care pairs teens with staff members to help young people learn valuable on-the-job training skills.  
Broome County YMCA
 

Teen Center 
Provides location geared specifically for teen activities and programs.   
Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
 

Transitional Living
Provides housing and supportive services for young women, ages 18-23, and their children. Intensive case management, daily living skills, parenting skills, counseling, and vocational/educational services. Assists residents to become self-sufficient with goal of living independently.
YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County
 

Voices for Children/Court-Appointed Special Advocate
Program utilizes volunteers to serve children at risk of abuse and/or neglect that are referred by family court judges.
ACCORD, a Center for Conflict Resolution

Youth and Adult Program 
Promotes social adjustment, development, and enrichment for low income/at-risk youth, adults, and families. Includes weekly youth and teen activities, summer youth camp, and child care. Additional program of activities for young people held at Saratoga Terrace Apartments.  
The Salvation Army


Youth and Families Program 
Provides age appropriate programs designed to address six critical elements of healthy youth development: strong personal values and character; positive sense of self worth and usefulness; healthy relationships with parents, other adults, and peers; desire to learn; productive use of time; and social adeptness.
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council 

Youth Center 
Offers after-school or summer enrichment programs for youth, ages 5-12. This prevention-oriented program enhances life skills, fosters social interaction, and provides education while emphasizing non-violence and cooperation.  
Broome County Urban League
 

Youth Development Services Program 
Targeted at low income youth and youth at risk of developing destructive behavior, this program provides a variety of activities and educational opportunities designed to prevent delinquency, substance abuse, and premature sexual involvement.   
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome

Youth Program
Licensed school-age child care for children, ages 5-12. Counselor-in-training for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Specialty classes in art, dance, drama, karate, and other activities for children, ages 3-12.  
Jewish Community Center of Binghamton
 

Youth Programs - Main Unit 
Provides a set of comprehensive, positive youth development programs and activities to help members increase their sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and power or influence.   
Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
 

Updated: July 21, 2008

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Binghamton, NY 13902-0550
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