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Academic Enrichment

Community Family Club

Teens in Action

Camping and Outdoor Education

Employment Program

 

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Kids Club: Provides free "drop in" programs in low-income apartment communities and low-performing schools. Members enjoy arts 'n crafts, drama activities, Gift of Giving (service) projects, reading and writing exercises, and fun games with their peers while developing important life and safety skills. Includes the Academic Enrichment Program which enhances the math and reading skills of children and youth using non-traditional teaching methods.

 

Community Family Club: Family-focused program that encourages parents to participate in small group activities with their children each month. Based around a potluck meal, this program develops skills in parenting, conflict resolution and family communication. Creates a stable network of support for children, parents and other family members.

 

Teens in Action: Serves teens ages 12-1. Members participate in high-adventure group activities that teach them to make good decisions and develop positive peer relationships. The workforce development program provides job skills training, character development and employment opportunities to youth living in low-income families.

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Employment Program: Year-long program offering employment, vocational training/GED assistance, and job-readiness training that includes critical job-seeking and job-keeping skills for economically disadvantaged young adults, ages 18-21. Currently the program focuses on primarily in the Vickery Meadows area in Dallas.

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Camping and Outdoor Education: Nestled in southwest Dallas County’s Cedar Hill area, Camp Ellowi is a 65-acre "outdoor classroom" that includes cabins, platform tents, a main lodge, a playing field, a game court, a challenge course, archery, hiking trails, canoeing and a swimming pool. Camping opportunities include:

Ellowi Day Camp - weekly summer day camps for youth ages six years old to 15.

Chi Omega Day Camp - a week-long day camp experience for economically disadvantaged youth.

Open Camping – a weekend camping experience offered throughout the year for all Camp Fire members.

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