OUR PROGRAMS
Our programs help youth create aspirations for the future, provide opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.
We offer a variety of programs and activities based on the interest and needs of our youth in the following areas:
ACADEMIC
SUCCESS
We host daily Power Hour with tutoring and homework help. Club staff and teachers review Members grades and work with students to improve their academic performance. Teens meet to discuss college requirements, necessary testing, and scholarship opportunities.
CHARACTER
BUILDING
EYC believes it's important to teach youth to become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills for participating in the democratic process. Youth develop leadership skills by planning, making decisions, and contributing to the Club and community.
PROFESSIONALS
IN TRAINING
(PIT)
The PIT program offers a work-readiness curriculum. Youth explore and learn financial literacy, workforce development, ethics, and post-secondary education. The program worked to develop a real business and now runs a food truck.
HEALTHLY
LIFESTYLES
HEALTHLY
LIFESTYLES
HEALTHLY
LIFESTYLES
HEALTHLY
LIFESTYLES
Lifestyle programs focus on teaching positive behaviors that nurture youth well-being. Members learn valuable like skills and set personal goals for future success. We host cooking, nutrition and sewing classes.
ART
Develop creativity and cultural awareness through knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts, crafts, performing arts and creative writing.
PHYSICAL
FITNESS
Physical fitness is a positive use of leisure time, develop skills for stress management, appreciation for the environment and social skills.
YOUTH OF THE MONTH
Youth of the month award is given to members who exemplify the values and mission of the Evanston Youth Club and stand out as leaders and examples to their peers.
STEM
Stem programs provide a great opportunity to challenge club members while also having fun. From cardboard boats, to building a robot and developing an app for the Tacos & Treats food truck. The possibilities are endless.
Youth of the year is the highest honor given to an EYC member. Youth of the year is a leader, courageous, displays integrity, and portrays EYC values. Youth of the year gives service to the club and community, prepares and delivers a speech and answers questions from a panel of judges.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR