City of Fresno Parks & Recreation Department
The City of Fresno offers many regional parks and daily programmed activities (sports, nature, cooking, holiday activities, and more) at 27 parks and centers serving the heart of the community every year. In addition, the city offers sports leagues for youth and adults, aquatic lessons and Afterschool recreation at over 50 elementary schools.
Contact the City of Fresno Parks & Recreation Department at:
2326 Fresno Street
Fresno , CA 93721
Phone 559-621-2900
FAX 559-498-1588
Parksdept@fresno.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fresno County
Big Brothers Big Sisters provides successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for all.
Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at:
905 N Fulton Street
Fresno , CA 93728
559-268-2447
Fresno Police Activities League (PAL)
PAL sponsors many different types of boys & girls youth sporting events, and other enriching youth activities that are conducted in a safe, supervised environment. PAL events are held at various locations throughout the County giving youth the opportunity to visit new places and broaden their horizons.
Contact PAL at:
745 N First Street
Fresno , CA
559-498-2508
EOC Sanctuary
Safe Place Youth Shelter offering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, also offers
Afterschool theater arts program (SOS) for kids age 11-17.
2336 Calaveras Street
Fresno , CA
559-498-8543
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Resource Directory for Kids and Teens:
EOC Teen Connection
Helps teens to develop life skills.
Contact Teen Connection at:
1900 Mariposa Mall, Ste 201
Fresno , CA
559-263-1126
Youth Employment Services
This program provides youth with job counseling, preparation, education and work experience. EOC youth employment services is partnered with Fresno County Unified School District to offer students in their schools opportunities in employment.
Contact EOC Youth Employment Services at:
1900 Mariposa Mall, Ste 303
Fresno , CA
559-263-1100
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Internet Sites for Parents, Kids & Teens:
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The official site for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, it has information on Clubs around the United States and throughout the world, career opportunities at Clubs and information on Boys & Girls Clubs programs.
Access America
Apply for financial aid, find a job and build a career. Write your Senator or the White House. Learn what services you can access through your federal government.
Cavity-Free Zone
At this site, you'll find fun dental health facts, games and information about Cavity-Free Zone, Boys & Girls Clubs of America's oral health program developed in partnership with Crest.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
This site offers great information for Clubs – or anyone else – who wants to make sure their workplace or home, and everything in it, is as safe as possible.
Freedom's Answer
Americans send an unmistakable message to the world when they vote: Freedom is alive and well. Freedom's Answer, a non-partisan campaign to help create large voter turnout, urges everyone to vote and let freedom win.
Job Shadowing
Learn more about a national job shadowing initiative designed to give kids an up-close look at the world of work. Students across America "shadow" workplace mentors as they go through a normal day on the job.
National KidsDay
Celebrate America's children during National KidsDay held the first Sunday in August. Spend time with a child. Share a moment, create a memory and make a kid's day!
PBS Digital Kids
PBS is creating the Digital Kids program, five fun and educational Web sites for 9- to 12-year-olds, and developers want input from kids. Participants review the sites, provide feedback and get the chance to win educational software and other prizes.
Read Across America
Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, brought us timeless tales such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and, of course, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. What better way to celebrate his legacy than by reading to kids? Join the NEA for Read Across America every March 2 to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Stay Safe Online
Follow NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal as he leads kids (and parents) through the basics of Internet safety.
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