Juneau Nonprofits > Youth
4-H
Description: 4-H is the non-formal youth development program of the University of Alaska. Youth from ages 6 through high school learn to use their best skills while working with volunteer leaders. There is a $6 fee for joining and members pay for project materials.
Address: 3032 Vintage Boulevard, Suite 104, Juneau AK 99801
Alaska Youth Choir
Description: The Alaska Youth Choir (AYC) currently consists of approximately 30 singers ranging in age from 6 to 18. Formed in 1994 to provide advanced choral opportunities for Juneau children, the mission of AYC is to promote excellence in choral singing and encourage a lifelong learning and enjoyment of music. Choristers study and perform choral music as a group, and have opportunities to perform with community instrumental groups and vocal soloists. AYC members are expected to have a positive attitude, dedication, dependability, focus, team involvement, and a desire to achieve a high level of vocal accomplishment. The Choir performs several annual concerts, including benefits, holiday, and spring performances, and also participates in national and international choral festivals. Annual costs to AYC members include $500 tuition, as well as tour costs and expenses which are not raised through grants or fundraising efforts. Parents and choristers both are expected to participate in fundraising activities and volunteer duties. Limited tuition scholarships are available through the Akiyama Family Fund, based on financial need.
Phone: (907) 957-1608
Address: P.O. Box 22202, Juneau AK 99802-2202
Email: alaskayouthchoir@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneau.com/ayc Association for the Education of Young Children – Southeast Alaska
Description: The Southeast Alaska chapter of AEYC-SEA has been providing leadership in early childhood education for over twenty years in Southeast Alaska. Our membership and Board of Directors consist of parents, teachers, child care providers, school age staff, social service professionals, and anyone who recognizes the importance of the early years. The membership is actively engaged in developing and maintaining the quality of care and education for young children. In addition to advocacy activities, regional conferences, and events, the Southeast affiliate has successfully applied for and administered a number of grants, including the Child Care Food Program, Resource and Referral service, merit awards, and many projects designed to provide support and resources to families and programs caring for young children. Becoming a member of AEYC-SEA is an extraordinary way to join in the movement to improve the lives of young children and strengthen support to families, teachers and caregivers. Being a member provides you with many wonderful benefits including a lending library, conferences, “Young Children” journal, advocacy information and opportunities, a vote for the Board of Directors, newsletters, and volunteer opportunities. For membership information, please call or visit the AEYC-SEA web site.
Phone: (907) 789-1235 main, (907) 789-1231 referrals, (888) 785-1235 toll free
Fax: (907) 789-1238
Mailing Address: PO Box 22870, Juneau AK 99802
Physical Address: 3100 Channel Drive, Suite 215 (Juneau Empire Building, floor 2N)
Email: info@aeyc-sea.org
Web Site: www.aeyc-sea.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska
Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southeast Alaska helps children reach their potential by establishing professionally supported, one-to-one relationships between Southeast Alaska youth and caring volunteers who are positive role models. BBBS believes creating and supporting successful friendships between caring adults and children will contribute to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. The program began in Juneau in 1979 and now serves youth in Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Hoonah, Haines, Klukwan, Skagway, Metlakatla, and Yakutat.
Phone: (907) 586-3350, Toll-free: 1-888-7SE-BIGS (888-773-2447)
Fax: (907) 586-1886
Address: 110 Seward Street, Suite Two, Juneau AK 99801
Email: info@southeastbigs.org
Web Site: www.southeastbigs.org Boy Scouts of America, Southeast Alaska Area Council
Description: The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. In the future, Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; and serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.
Phone: (907) 789-8440
Fax: (907) 790-2292
Address: 9220 Lee Smith Drive, Juneau AK 99801
Email: seacbsa@alaska.com
Web Site: www.bsawac.org Boys and Girls Club of Juneau
Description: The Boys and Girls Club of Juneau provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences; hope and opportunity. The Club’s mission statement is to empower and inspire the diverse youth of Alaska to realize their full potential by offering them hope, opportunity, and a safe environment. Operating hours during the school year are Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and during the Summer Session (June 10 – August 23) are Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Fees are $50/School Year and Summer Session. Features include a Game Room, Power-Up Computer Lab, Gymnasium, and programs such as SMART Moves, Torch Club, Youth of the Month, Youth of the Year, Power Hour, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, Ultimate Journey, and the Arts.
Phone: (907) 790-4535
Fax: (907) 790-4538
Address: 825 Mallard Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: jwyatt@bgcalaska.org
Web Site: www.bgcalaska.org/003_juneau.html Gastineau Channel Little League
Description: Gastineau Channel Little League is a volunteer organization founded in 1952 to provide the youth of Juneau the opportunity to play softball and baseball. The organization provides instruction, education, and competitive opportunities for youth beginning with tee-ball and continuing in softball and baseball. Please see the Gastineau Channel Little League web site for registration information.
Phone: (907) 789-9803 (message)
Fax: (907) 790-4769
Address: P.O. Box 33694, Juneau AK 99803
Email: gcllak@aol.com
Web Site: www.eteamz.com/gcllak Girl Scouts, Tongass Alaska Council
Description: Girl Scouting is a movement that gives girls from all segments of American life a chance to develop their potential, make friends, and become a vital part of their community. Based on ethical values, Girl Scouting opens up a world of opportunity for girls working in partnership with positive adult volunteers. The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council welcomes all girls from throughout Southeast Alaska who wish to be Girl Scouts. Age-progressive activities enable girls from diverse backgrounds to develop leadership skills, explore interest areas, learn the value of community service, and learn positive decision making skills. Under the guidance of trained adult volunteers, girls participate in a variety of self-esteem building activities. The Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to offer its program in an all-girl environment. Girl Scout membership is open to all girls ages 5-17 who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Tongass Alaska Girl Scout Council serves girls regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, economic status, or disability. Membership is $10 per year.
Phone: (907) 586-1710, Outside Juneau: (800) 478-8247 (toll-free)
Fax: (907) 463-3543
Address: 316 West 11th Street, Juneau AK 99801
Email: tagsc4@gci.net or tagscceo@gci.net
Web Site: www.tongassgirlscouts.org Juneau Jumpers Foundation, Inc.
Description: Juneau Jumpers is a performance, demonstration, and competition rope skipping team initially formed in 1987. Although Juneau Jumpers is a private, non-profit organization independent of the Juneau School District, the district recognizes it as a positive youth program, and Glacier Valley Elementary School provides gym space to the team. The long tenure, success, and respect for the team in the community are the direct result of many hours of volunteer time from coaches and parents, as well as the self-motivated youth who love the sport of jump rope.
Phone: (907) 789-8404
Address: P.O. Box 33565, Juneau AK 99803
Email: rutherbush@ak.net Juneau Soccer Club
Description: The Juneau Soccer Club (JSC) supports youth soccer in Juneau. It funds the Juneau Douglas High School boys and girls soccer teams and organizes boys and girls club teams for ages 11 through 17. There are approximately 275 players per year and an almost equal number of families who benefit from its programs. JSC has been very successful in developing players and have produced state championship teams at the high school and club level.
Phone: (907) 789-0618
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34837, Juneau AK 99803
Email: dierking@gci.net
Web Site: www.juneausoccer.org Juneau Youth Services, Inc.
Description: Juneau Youth Services, Inc. (JYS) provides a full array of behavioral health services, including residential care treatment and professional mental health services for seriously emotionally disturbed youth. In addition, JYS provides wilderness experiences for youth, emergency services, hospital diversion, a mobile crisis unit, an assessment center, non-emergency respite for families, chemical dependency services, and the BASE and ISP day treatment programs in Juneau schools.
Phone: (907) 789-7610
Address: P.O. Box 32839, Juneau AK 99803-2839
Email: ginelb@jys.org Kids Voting Juneau
Description: Kids Voting Juneau is a community-based program for kids, K-12. Kids Voting provides lessons through school (public and private) on voting rights and responsibilities. On Election Day, children go to the polls with their parents to cast a Kids Voting ballot. Kids Voting ballots are tabulated and results are reported by kid reporters during election night coverage.
Phone: (907) 586-1714
Address: 6000 Thane Road, Juneau AK 99801
Email: thanelanding@gci.net Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori
Description: Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori is an organization dedicated to the support and development of Montessori education in Southeast Alaska. Friends of Montessori aides individuals interested in Montessori training and promotes access to public and private schools for children of all backgrounds. All interested community members may join. A $5 yearly fee includes a newsletter and all events.
Phone: (907) 586-1915 and (907) 364-3275 for membership information
Address: P.O. Box 21142, Juneau AK 99802
Email: talleys@ieee.org
Web Site: www.seafom.org Southeast Alaska Guidance Association
Description: Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) is a family of programs dedicated to improving lives, lands, and communities in Alaska, while helping people make the connection between what they learn and how they live. Component programs offered by SAGA are the Serve Alaska Youth Corps (SAYC), Young Alaskans Building Affordable Housing (YABAH), the Eagle Valley Center, and SAGA AmeriCorps Connections.
Phone: (907) 789-6172
Fax: (907) 789-3118
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 33037, Juneau AK 99803
Physical Address: 9397 La Perouse Avenue, Juneau AK 99801
Email: saga@servealaska.org
Web Site: www.servealaska.org |
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