GirlPower Afterschool Programs
Middle school girls gather at local churches to learn what the Bible says about health, self-esteem, and relationships. This includes activities like exercise, cooking, and trips to the Springfield Family YMCA. Sites: Roosevelt Middle School, Schaefer Middle School, Hayward Middle School.
See More: Snapshots of GirlPower Afterschool 2016, Helping Girls Build a Lifetime of Healthy Habits for 10 Years, Mirika’s Story, GirlPower Now at All three City Middle Schools, GirlPower, About GirlPower
Manpower Afterschool Programs
Middle school guys and leaders from Wittenberg University get together to play basketball, read devotions, and talk about guy issues while having a snack. Roosevelt Middle School, Schaefer Middle School, Hayward Middle School.
See More: Volunteers’ Thoughts, Middle School Boys at Risk, Meet a ManPower Guy!, Hope to Change Springfield’s Headlines, Tips From Tyler
STARS Afterschool Programs
Church partner sites host city elementary school kids each week, providing a safe, loving environment with positive, caring Christian adults while engaging in literacy enrichment activities. Sites: Westside Christian Community, Lagonda Elementary.
See More: STARS Stories, Why I Volunteer with STARS, What is STARS?, My Friendship with Collin, Celebrating 10 Years of STARS, Your Presence Could Mean the World to a Springfield Kid, STARS Off to a Great Start, Jesus Loves Us This I Know, Success Stories, STARS Kid Turned Volunteer
Camp Boost Summer Reading Clubs
The perfect marriage between a reading camp and a vacation Bible school, Camp Boost takes place in multiple neighborhoods in partnership with local churches. This gospel-centered camp gives kids a summer reading boost, breakfast and lunch included. Sites: High Street Nazarene, Clifton Avenue Church of God, Fellowship Spring Hill.
See More: Camp Boost 2017, What Kids Need More Than SCYM, Camp Boost 2016, What If You Gave One Week?, Reflections of a Camp Boost Volunteer, Sweating for Jesus, Join the Team, Book Drive for Camp Boost, Join the Camp Boost Team this Summer, Camp Boost 2014
Wise Guys Male Responsibility Groups
In small groups that meet weekly during school lunchtimes, middle school guys meet with a leader for discussion about wise choices and relationships. Sites: Schaefer Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School, Hayward MIddle School.
See More: Hope to Change Springfield’s Headlines, Tips From Tyler, 2013-14 School Year Review, A Letter to this Year’s Wise Guys, Wise Guys Mentoring, Wise Guys Groups Have Started, Miami Valley Partnership for Fathers
Mentoring
Partnering with One2One Mentoring, adult mentors are matched with a student and meet for one hour per week for a year to build a supportive friendship that helps students succeed. Interested in becoming a mentor? Click here to learn how to get started.
See More: Steve and Travis, So You Want to Be a Mentor, He Doesn’t Know I Love Him, Elizabeth
$tartUp Entrepreneurship Program
Springfield City School students learn how to start and run their own small businesses from a Kingdom perspective. $tart Up participants keep the profits from their products and learn how to wisely steward their money. Watch this 4-minute video to learn more about $tartUp (formerly known as Biz Ba$ics).
See More: Buy a Product; Spark a Dream, Business + Basics + Kids = Biz Ba$ics, Getting Down to Biz Ba$ics