YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Applications are required to participate in PCC Youth Programs. You can stop in, call us at 323-1942 and we will mail or fax you an application,
or you can download the application through this link: Youth Intake Form The Intake Form can be emailed to
Ruth at rhelmick@charter.net or Tia at tharden@charterinternet.com
Tutoring for K-12 Students
PCC offers tutoring for elementary through high school for students. The program utilizes volunteer tutors who include professionals from the
community, students from local colleges, as well as high performing high school students. If interested in volunteering as a tutor or need more information,
please call Tia about elementary tutoring, or Ruth about secondary tutoring - both at 323-1942.
The Center - After School Program for Middle School Students
Open after school Monday - Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Friday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (open during the school year only). The Center is
supervised by PCC staff. Staff from the Boys & Girls Club and Prevention Works also offer programs and activities that address good decision
making, substance abuse awareness, and other pertinent topics. Students must be registered to attend. For more information, contact Ruth at
323-1942 or rhelmick@charter.net.
Pool - The Wii Video Game - Dance Dance Revolution - Basketball - Ping Pong - Arts - Games - Outings
Summer Middle School Recreation Program
PCC puts on a summer program every year for middle school students. Please call Ruth or Tia (323-1942) for more information. Click here for information on the Summer Program 2010.
City Of Portage Summer Program Scholarships
The City of Portage has established a Youth Recreation Scholarship Program that will provide full and half scholarships for income qualifying youths, under the age of 18, for selected programs- sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Interested families should contact Keith at 323-1942.
Substance Abuse Awareness
PCC offers a prevention/education program to middle school students regarding substance abuse issues, with a focus on alcohol and tobacco use and abuse. Please call Ruth 323-1942 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for young people on an as needed basis. Call Tia at 323-1942 for more information or email at tharden@charterinter.com.
You can also apply on line and email to Tia: Youth Volunteer Application
VolunTEENS
This is a summer project in collaboration with the Volunteer Center that places local students in different agencies throughout the community to help with different tasks such as clerical, computers, and outdoor projects. Please call the Volunteer Center at 382-8350 for more information.
Project L.I.F.T. (Larceny Intervention For Teens)
LIFT is a diversion program in collaboration with the Portage Police, Portage Family Court, and the Portage Retail Fraud Association that targets minors who have shoplifted for the first time. LIFT requires students and their parents to attend a class in a court room where they are educated as to the reprocussions of shoplifting. Please contact Ruth at 323-1942 for more information.
Community Service - for Youth
Community service for PCC falls into four categories.
- Court ordered service - students are required to perform community service by the courts for infractions of the law.
- School ordered service - students are required to perform community service due to a disciplinary problem in school.
- School assigned service - local schools require students to perform a certain amount of community service hours.