The After-School program is offered to youth ages 8 - 18. Students engage in project-based experiences that help them build financial literacy skills and strengthen social-emotional competencies. Our core content areas focus on Health and Wellness, Academic Support, Conflict Resolution, and College and Career Readiness.  

The Violence Prevention program gives youth the opportunity to learn valuable tools in communication and emotional awareness through mastering unity and exploring conflict resolution through a restorative justice lens.

Spring Break Camp promotes the beautification and cleanliness of the East Garfield Park & North Lawndale neighborhood. It provides the residents with clean sidewalks, vacant lots, and yards. Through the Spring Clean program, Reaching & Teaching transform youth into community leaders with training in leadership skills, critical thinking, community planning & outreach. We aim to increase their sense of community pride and ownership.

Summer Camp provides an enriching and fun environment for youth to explore Chicago, reclaim their neighborhood, and build meaningful friendships. Youth are engaged in field trips, community clean-ups, reading programs, sports,  and conflict resolution activities. Various outdoor and indoor activities are designed to strengthen physical, mental, and emotional growth. We empower youth to address personal conflict, develop mental awareness, and collectively navigate the landscapes around them.