Alternate Name:
Previously: Forward Steps
Organization:
United Community
United Community's SPARK program (formerly called Forward Steps) is a multifaceted youth development program for students in grades 1 - 12, operating at United Community's two communiy centers: Creekside Village Community Center and Sacramento Neighborhoood Center. The program provides a safe after-school and summer environment where at-risk youth can receive homework help, learn new skills, and engage in activities that promote leadership and intervention/prevention of negative behaviors.
The program focuses on:
Improving academic achievement
Strengthening leadership and social skills
Increasing parental involvement
SPARK is designed to build positive momentum in each participant's life. More than 80 youth are enrolled over the year, with 94% of the students showing improvement in their grades and social skills, and more than 75% of parents actively involved in their children's lives.
Application: For more information, call either center during business hours.
Schedules
Monday - Thursday
:
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
:
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday - Friday
:
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
:
10:00AM - 2:00PM
