Youth & Teens

Summer Arts Camp:
Pillsbury House sponsors ten weeks of Summer Arts Camp from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The camp offers youth an opportunity to participate in and experience many different types of art through classes and field trips.

After School Activities:
The After School Program operates Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Activities include dance, ceramics, painting, crafts, acting, cooking, tutoring, games and field trips. Available for children in grades 1st-6th.

Kids College:
A tutoring program for youth in grades K-8 with an emphasis on reading and reading comprehension skills.

Teen Programming:
Drop-in center for youth in grades 7 to 12. Activities include homework help; computers available, arts & crafts, boys & girls groups, hip hop dance and much more. Call for hours & activities.

Jump Start:
Pre-employment readiness program for boys and girls ages 11-13. The kids participate through community volunteering and field trips.

FANS
FANS
This program helps prepare youth in 8th – 12th grade for college. Youth and staff work together and develop plans to achieve goals like delaying parenthood, resisting drugs, contributing to the community and going to college. The youth are also given opportunities to find scholarships, prepare for the ACT/SAT tests and look at career opportunities that fit in line with college programs. Participating youth who fulfill the requirements are eligible to earn college scholarship money upon graduating from high school.

Early Risers:
A Targeted Early Intervention Program sponsored by Hennepin County for first and second grade children. The primary goal is to increase social adjustment, decrease negative behavior and improve academic performance. The program is located in four different public schools. Early Risers Advocates provide advocacy for the families that participate in the program, after-school social skills and reading enhancement groups for the children, and extra support in the classroom.

Groveland Food for Youth
Groveland Food For Youth is a hassle free foodshelf for youth ages 23 and younger who are homeless or have recently transitioned out of homelessness. Unlike other foodshelves, you DO NOT need proof of address, picture ID or social security card. Groveland Food For Youth also has diapers and formula for young parents as well as first aid kits and other supplies to better equip youth for whatever setbacks they may experience. Please contact Matt Tennant at 612-718-7521 or [email protected] for more information.

Full Cycle
Full Cycle is a free bike program which helps homeless and street dependent youth age 23 and under learn how to build and maintain their own free bike. Youth are given the opportunity to:

Build a custom bike with donated parts
Build a relationship with a youth outreach worker in a nonclinical environment
Access information about area social service resources and be connected to appropriate agencies
Learn new bike repair skills that could lead to employment opportunities
Contact Matt Tennant at 612-718-7521 or [email protected] for more information