COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS
Parents And Children Together provides afterschool drop-in centers for youth ages 7-18 who live in and around two public housing complexes, Kuhio Park Terrace and Puuwai Momi in Halawa. These programs promote the development of healthy youth, families and community with an abundance of positive experiences for youth and family members including educational, recreational, community building and support services. Services, activities and hours may vary by site.
Parents can participate in parenting education and family strengthening activities. Case coordination services are available for youth and families coping with poor school performance, truancy, and other difficulties. Activities like sports and study hall give youth supervised alternatives to drugs and gangs, and special events involve families as well.
Educational Activities:
All youth are encouraged to show progress in school through Power Hour educational activities. Activities include homework help, encouragement and supervision.
The Centers offer a computer lab and internet access. Special training and projects are offered for youth who wish to learn programming or other skills.
Students may participate in special reading, literacy and STEM projects offered throughout the year.
Sports and Recreational Activities:
Youth may watch videos, cook, sing, dance, listen to music and enjoy many relaxing activities with peers. Videos, video games, board games, foosball and pool table are available.
Organized outdoor activities and sports are offered, weather permitting, including:
- Dodge ball
- Flag football
- Triangle
- Ultimate frisbee
- Paddling
- Sailing
- Swimming
Parents And Children Together sponsors an organized late-night basketball league (age 11-18) for youth who participate in Power Hour.
Activities will vary by the season and site; the age requirement will vary depending on the activity.
Evaluation Reports:
21st Century SY1819 Annual Evaluation
21st Century Community Learning Center Evaluation Report Year 3
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Community Service:
Youth may participate in special projects to make positive contributions to our community such as:- Neighborhood beautification projects
- Graffiti paint outs
- Park, beach and trail clean-ups
Youth Development and Skill Building:
All Tenacious, Rooted, Youth (T.R.Y.) Center activities are designed to promote the growth and development of our youth. Leadership skills, self-understanding and life skills are integrated into all programming at the Centers.
Parent/Family/Involvement:
Parents and family members are encouraged to be a part of program activities.Specific activities for parents and family members include:
- Family game nights
- Family education sessions
- Come to these activities and bring your family!
Who is the Tenacious, Rooted, Youth (T.R.Y.) Center for?
Youth, ages 7-18 years
Residents of the Kuhio Park Terrace, Kuhio Homes, Puuwai Momi Communities and the surrounding areas.
Is there a fee?
Teen program activities are FREE of charge.
Location
Kuhio Park Terrace Community Resource Center
1485 Linapuni Street # 47
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Phone: (808) 842-1843
Fax: (808) 842-0124
Email: [email protected]