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National Youth Science Camp

The National Youth Science Camp is a science educational program for science students to participate in the summer after they graduate high school. Through engaging lectures and working with leading scientists, students have the opportunity to compete in an outdoor program and gain reputable experience before heading off to college. Read More

National Youth Network

Since 1990 the National Youth Network (initially known as the Western Youth Network) has been helping parents and professionals alike in providing education and information regarding programs and services for underachieving youth. Over the years NYN has literally helped thousands of families find the most appropriate information and intervention options to meet their special needs. There are many types of summer camps throughout the United States. Parents can choose anything from special educati... Read More

Kids Camps

Kids Camps provides a search engine for kids camps ranging from sports and adventure to arts and academic. Narrow your search results by location and age to even better suit your needs. Read More

Disney Youth Education Series

Located at the world-famous Disneyland parks in Florida and California, students of all ages gather to take place in the educational adventure of a lifetime. Students learn Applied Science, Environmental Studies. Liberal Arts, and Leadership Development through a standards-based program. Students also learn teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques. Read More

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

Information regarding healthy relationships, and getting help with dating abuse. Read More

National Domestic Violence Hotline

The Hotline is a live voice on the line – here to help women and men in need. A compassionate and caring voice – with people who want to help those who are in abusive relationships. It is the only hotline of its kind. It operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week in 170 languages connecting people in crisis to more than 5,000 sources of help in local communities across the US, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Read More

Zoho Work Online

Zoho is a comprehensive suite of web based applications that allow you to create, share and store your files online. It has a word processor, a spreadsheet maker, a presentation tool, and a wiki editor. Read More

Youth Work Central

This site serves as a forum for sharing ideas, a place to learn about approaches, strategies and research critical to youth work, and a source of information about upcoming events and opportunities. Read More

Positive Youth Development in the United States

Research findings on evaluations of positive youth development programs. Read More

National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS)

NRCYS is committed to providing you with timely, practical resources so that you can, in turn, provide the best care to the children, youth, and families you serve. They have confidence in their services and resources, because every year they speak to hundreds of youth, families, and youth care professionals about what works and what is needed to help children, youth, and families grow and thrive. Read More

Youth Programs

Provides youth with the skills and training they need to successfully transition to adulthood and careers. Read More

Services for Youth

The EDD, in partnership with the America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC) can help California’s youth prepare for success in the classroom and entry into the workforce.  Youth can receive work-readiness and life skills that will help them achieve their career goals. Read More