Boys & Girls Club of America www.bgca.org In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids. To find a club in your neighborhood visit this site www.bgca.org/clubs .
Child Safety and Protection www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/psc_english_02/intro.html Concerned about how to talk with your child about safety and protection measures? This site is a pamphlet by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. It is designed to help you talk with your children (including teens) about how to help protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. You may also find the following related site of help: www.amberalertnow.org .
CHILD CARE REFERRAL RESOURCES
National listing of GSA Child Care Centers 13235 Visit this site to find centers near your work or home.
Childcareaware www.childcareaware.org (National) Childcareaware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources and referral agencies nationwide, and by connecting parents with the local agencies best equipped to serve their needs. Know what to ask and look for when picking a child care facility.
Children's Defense Fund www.childrensdefense.org Offers resources specifically for grandparents and other relatives raising children. Topics include health care and insurance, raising children with disabilities, child care and early education programs and food and nutrition programs. as well as state-by state information.
Day and Summer Camps
Allensguide www.allensguide.com Kids and Teens National listing of summer camp referrals.
American Camping Association http://find.acacamps.org/finding_a_camp.php The American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of our diverse 6,700 plus membership and exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living - lessons that can be learned nowhere else.
Campfire USA www.campfire.org/go_to_camp/ Camp Fire USA's mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders. This is done through progressive, age-appropriate, small-group activities in a variety of settings, including at our many camps across the nation.
Camppage.com www.camppage.com Resources for finding Summer and Day Camps throughout the USA.
Children's Museums National Site www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/us_members.htm Find the children's museum in your state to research what activities fit your child's age, needs and schedule.
National Association for Gifted Children http://nagc.org/index.aspx?id=1103 CAMPS listing throughout the United States.
Summercamps.com www.summercamps.com Assist in finding camps throughout the USA.
YMCA www.ymca.net/ There are more than 2,400 YMCAs in the United States, and each one offers different programs and events. For more information on any U.S. YMCA, start your search here. Please note: If you are looking for a YMCA outside the United States, click here http://www.ymcaworldservice.org/ys/intrnlysonweb.aspx| < Prev | Next > |
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