YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND TUTORING | YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE ORGANIZATION

1226 Garrison Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103

Eligibility

Open to youth age 9-17 years of age; Experience preferred for performing arts program but not necessary

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Evening classes during the fall Mon-Thu 5 pm Summer hours vary Special activities may be offered on days when school is not in session

(815) 372-8067

Voice

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call or email for information; An appointment must be made to join if recruitment is over (YAVO recruits interested individuals during the month of September)

Fees

Registration fee is $25.00, for purchasing uniforms and practice t-shirts; Summer program fee is $10.00 per day; No child is turned away due to an inability to pay; Alternative options are available for payment

Service area

Winnebago County, Illinois

Description

Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.

Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.

What's Here

Music Instruction Youth Enrichment Programs

Providing organization

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE ORGANIZATION

Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure.