Youth

TechKIDS Middle School

Calling all homeschooling families with middle schoolers! Spark your student’s curiosity and prepare them for future possibilities with YWCA Tri-County Area’s TechKIDS S.T.E.M.M. Program! Designed for youth, ages 12-15, this hands-on educational program explores Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine while encouraging critical thinking, innovation, and real-world problem-solving. Through interactive learning experiences, participants will explore […]

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TechKIDS Elementary

Calling all homeschooling families! Get ready to explore, discover, and create with YWCA Tri-County Area’s TechKIDS S.T.E.M.M. Program! Designed for children ages 8–11, this interactive program introduces young learners to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine through engaging, hands-on activities. Participants will build problem-solving skills, explore future career possibilities, strengthen their creativity, and develop social-emotional skills

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Rise 2 Thrive

Rise 2 Thrive is a weekly program for high school students in 9th through 12th grades to develop leadership skills, prepare for college and careers, and gain real-world experience. Participants connect with peers and mentors while exploring volunteer opportunities, career readiness, and their individual strengths.

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Girls in Charge

Girls in Charge is a weekly program for youth in grades 6th through 8th grades focused on building healthy relationships, confidence, and emotional wellness. Participants connect with peers while exploring self-care, mental wellness, and skills that help prepare them for high school, college, careers, and beyond.

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Great Girls Today

Great Girls Today is a weekly program for youth in 3rd through 5th grades to build confidence, make new friends, and strengthen skills in wellness, decision-making, and self-expression. Through fun, hands-on activities, participants have a space to learn, connect, and grow together.

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Child Tax Credit Assistance

Families have until November 15 to apply for the increased federal Child Tax Credit for 2021. Program Assistance YWCA Tri-County Area and the Dignified Advancement Workforce Navigation (DAWN) program offer assistance to families applying for the Child Tax Credit, part of the American Rescue Plan. The credit provides up to $300/month per child younger than

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Val Arkoosh Visits the Early Education Center

Challenges in operating early education programs and child care centers during the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt nationally as well as locally. YWCA Tri-County Area’s Early Education Center in Pottstown has multiple openings both for staff and for children, mirroring a national trend. Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh dropped into YWCA Tri-County Area’s Early Education

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Fall Fun with YW CHAMPS

2020 has been a year none of us have imagined. Although it’s been incredibly difficult for many, we’ve made it to the beautiful fall season in October and will continue uplifting our communities through educational programming and services. October begins a new session of fun activities through our Youth Empowerment Program. Although our Youth Empowerment

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YW Junior Reporters

YW Junior Reporters Program Pause. Breathe. Achieve. This summer YWCA’s YEP Department worked with junior reporters in the Pottstown School District. We learned from Jason Reynold’s Write. Right. Rite. series & wanted to share some highlights from our everyday Summertime. Check out the newsletter below!

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You GROW Summer Camp!

YWCA Tri-County Area’s (YW3CA) Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) team is busy facilitating You GROW Summer Camp for Hill School students this week. Every morning from 9 am -12 pm, a group of about 20 students gets to experience fun activities while learning and growing with our YEP team at the Pottstown Integrated Wellness Complex. Each

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