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Offers programs that explore career interests, develop employability skills, and apply knowledge in real-world settings. Community Center More information:

• Career Launch offers activities that match interests to career clusters and identify the skills and education needed for a particular career path
• Money Matters promotes decision-making skills for finical well-being and success
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Provides a non-formal education system that helps individuals learn about different topics related to agriculture, natural resources, health, and more. Educational Programs More information:

• Offers a 4-H educational program for youth

Offers year-round camps. Camps, Youth Programs More information:

• Offers summer camps, weekend camps, sleep away camps, and day or evening camps

Offers a summer camp that includes swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, special events, and educational activities. Camps

Promotes wellness and builds foundation of social-emotional skills, healthy choices, and physical activity. Community Center More information:

• Passport to Manhood promotes and teaches responsibility to prepare boys for adulthood
• Smart Girls promotes health, fitness, prevention, education, and self-esteem to prepare girls for adulthood
• SMART Moves focuses on building attitudes and skills that support healthy decision making and promotes positive health outcomes
• Triple Play promotes overall health by increasing daily physical activity, teaching nutrition, and developing healthy relationships
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Offers a summer camp that includes swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, special events, and educational activities. Camps

Promotes wellness and helps youth build a foundation of social-emotional skills, healthy choices, and physical activity. Community Centers More information:

• Programs include Healthy Habits, Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, Be A Star, Smart Moves, and #BGC Rising
• School-based programming offered at Sykesville Middle School, Oklahoma Road Middle School, and Northwest Middle School

Offers a summer camp that includes swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, special events, and educational activities.

Camps

Provides after-school art programs to foster creativity and provide positive self-expression. Community Center More information:

• Includes rhythmic literary arts, photography, and drama
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Offers a summer camp that includes swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, special events, and educational activities. Camps

Offers many different types of volunteer opportunities, matching skill sets, interests, and enthusiasm for short or long-term positions. Volunteering More information:

• All volunteers must pass a background check and complete training certifications before orientation

• Offers classes on starting a business, doing well in school, and other important skills 
• Provides mentoring, college preparation, and life skills training

Offers many different types of volunteer opportunities, matching skill sets, interests, and enthusiasm for short or long-term positions. Volunteering More information:

• All volunteers must pass a background check and complete training certifications before orientation

Connects youth to workforce and personal development services. Employment Services More information:

• Includes alternative school, GED and pre-GED classes, and online courses to earn a diploma.
• Provides job readiness and placement services, career screening, and training.
• Offers life skills, clubs, social events, a fitness center, and a recording studio.

Provides after-school art programs to foster creativity and provide positive self-expression. Community Center More information:

• Includes rhythmic literary arts, photography, and drama
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Hosts after-school programs that help high school students prepare for graduation, post-secondary education, and professional careers. Community Center More information:

• Includes homework help, tutoring, and activities
• School-based programming offered at Howard Community College, Harper's Choice Middle School, and Laurel Woods Elementary School

Offers summer camps for children led by the Police Explorers and their advisors. Summer Camps More information:

• Participants learn about law enforcement through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and activities

Supports youth with academic achievement, career development, and prevention of at-risk behaviors.

Youth Programs, Crime Prevention and Response, Case Management, Employment Services, Mental Health Services

More information: - Provides counseling, case management, and crisis intervention - Offers substance use prevention and treatment services - Assists with housing support for youth - Provides tutoring and academic support - Offers summer programs and a Spanish literacy program - Accepts donations of clothing, office equipment, toys, and games

Operates a STEAM educational program for children.

Community Support Services

Offers a program to develop academic habits, behaviors, and skills. Education Support More information:

• Provides small group literacy tutoring, homework support, and mentoring
• Field trips to businesses, organizations, high schools, and colleges are occasionally scheduled

Offers a coalition to empower youth to be healthy and successful by spreading awareness, educating, and connecting with the community.

Youth Programs

Provides music education and mentoring programs for youth in schools, community centers, churches, and other public gathering places. Youth Programs More information:

• Offers elementary ukulele and piano programs
• After-school guitar lessons available throughout the school year
• Distributes financial aid for students in middle or high school band
• Promotes STEM education through instrument building

Provides after-school art programs to foster creativity and provide positive self-expression. Community Center More information:

• ImageMakers National Photography Program encourages learning and practicing photography
• National Fine Arts Exhibit is a year-round program encouraging artistic expression in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture
• School-based programming offered at Charlestown Elementary, George D. Lisby Elementary, Dublin Elementary, Bakersfield Elementary, Thomson Estates Elementary, Chesapeake City Elementary, and H. H. Garnet Elementary

Offers a summer camp that provides academic and cultural enrichment.

Camps

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• Campers receive breakfast and lunch
• Registration opens in January
• Camp operates the last week of June through July