Youth Development

Youth development programs focus on helping youth acquire skills necessary to lead successful lives, increase young people's responsibility for the community, enhance their tolerance and increase children's success at school. The activities include leadership development groups, educational field trips, sports teams, summer camps, parental involvement and mentoring, community volunteer activities, tutoring and socialization opportunities. Tutoring/homework help is also available to foster academic achievement and improvement.

One of the largest supporters of Santa Maria Community Services' youth programs is the Charles H. Dater Foundation. With funding from this foundation, area children can attend summer camps, various outings including Reds games, Kings Island, fishing, trips to area parks, skating and bowling, and take woodworking and pottery classes or participate in sports including Tae Kwon Do, baseball and volleyball. By getting involved in a variety of activities, the children are exposed to many opportunities, which help develop their sense of self and leadership skills.

For more information about Santa Maria's youth development programming contact Jim Holmstrom at 513-557-2720, ext. 305 or email jim.holmstrom@santamaria-cincy.org.

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