Programs for Youth
TIME: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00pm (Students are asked to arrive 5 minutes prior to class.)
LOCATION: Midtown Carnegie Library
397 E. Central St.
Springfield, Missouri
To maintain confidentiality and comfort, only staff is permitted in the Community Room during class. A seating area is provided for parents and other individuals.
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AUGUST 3- MONEY MANAGEMENT
We will discuss ways to earn and save money as a young adult.
AUGUST 10- SAFE DATING SEPTEMBER 21- DRINKING AND DRIVING
We will discuss the red flags and consequences of unhealthy realtionships as well as the dangers of promiscuity.
AUGUST 17- BACK TO SCHOOL
Youth will learn study techniques, test taking tips and how to succeed in school.
AUGUST 24- NO CLASS (First day of school)
AUGUST 31- STRESS/ANXIETY
Youth will learn valuable information regarding adolescent stress and anxiety. We will cover the best ways to handle and prevent such emotions.
SEPTEMBER 7- INTERNET SAFETY
We will discuss the risks of social networking as well as the red flags of an online predator.
SEPTEMBER 14- LIFE SKILLS
We will cover the very basics of a healthy, well-rounded individual including SPS's character words.
A mother shares her story about the loss of her teenage son due to an alcohol induced car accident.
SEPTEMBER 28- SEXTING
Sexting has become the newest form of flirting among adolescents. We will discuss the risks and consequences.
OCTOBER 5- JOB READINESS
Youth will learn how to seek employment, complete an application correctly and interview appropriately.
OCTOBER 12- NO CLASS
"I think this is a great class for teens that are confused or don't know enough about how life works."
-Courtney, 15 years old
"I like how I can pick and choose what I want to learn about."
-Micah, 17 years old
"They help me learn a lot of things for the future."
-Rachel, 15 years old
"They teach stuff that you probably won't learn at home."
-Lucas, 14 years old
