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ABC NorCal Apprentice Opportunities is approved by the State of California and the U.S. Department of Labor. Apprenticeship programs in five trades are offered:
The program is funded by various private and public sources.
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Assistance League of Stockton is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving the community through philanthropic programs such as Operation School Bell®, which annually clothes over 1,200 school children in need. Other programs include:
Programs are largely funded through the proceeds from the thrift shop. The Assistance League of Stockton maintains a thrift shop with clothing and other household items at 1319 East Harding Way in Stockton.
California Conservation Corps (CCC) offers young adults (ages 18 to 25) paid work experience and the opportunity to protect and enhance Californias natural resources and communities. During their year of service, Corpsmembers receive a monthly stipend. Environmental projects are worked on to respond to state and federal disasters. The CCC offers a wide range of job training including firefighting, flood response, trail building, and culinary, among others.
Applicants have an opportunity to earn a high school diploma through the on-site John Muir Charter School. Corpsmembers are paid once a month and are also eligible for academic scholarships.
The CCC offers housing placement. There are nine residential facilities located throughout the State of California to which Corpsmembers can be assigned. Corpsmembers can also choose to work at one of 11 non-residential facilities throughout the state. Please visit ccc.ca.gov for more information.
Youth ages 16 to 18 years old who are behind in credits or at risk of not graduating high school
Discovery Challenge Academy is part of the California National Guard and is a five-and-a-half-month residential credit recovery program with a quasi-military aspect. During the academy, students will earn 65 high school credits, serve at least 40-hours of community service, and compete for scholarships. Every student will focus on the following Eight Core Components:
This program is voluntary for those who are behind on credits or at risk of not graduating high school. Please call for more information.
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Caltalyst Kids offers multiple programs for children, including infant and todler care, before and after school care, summer camps, full day/part day school readiness preschool, and academic support.
The following is a list of local sites:Youth, teens, and seniors living in Stockton.
City of Stockton Community Services Department provides the following:
Aged 3 and up
Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.
The Center provides:
Programs for seniors include:
Brown Bag for seniors 60 years and older is the first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Communities in Schools National is the largest national network dedicated to empower at-risk students to learn, stay in school, and remain on a path to a brighter future. Working directly inside more than 2,300 schools across the country, Communities In Schools connects kids to caring adults and community resources designed to help succeed.
This community-based organization also assists with setting up programs inside schools. Communities In Schools has worked to ensure that every child has access to the "Five Basics:"
Community Accountability Board Panel aims to reduce the rate of truancy, improve academic performance, develop alternatives to suspensions, learn youth behavior, and provide families with resources. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve as a mentor can contact Stephanie Watt at (209) 468-8424 or swatt@sjgov.org. Mentors work with elementary and middle school students that are 10 to 15 years old.
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo in San Joaquin County provides early learning and childcare programs for children, birth to 5 years old, in 63 centers and 160 family child care homes across ten counties in southern and central California.
The mission is to provide children and families who are income eligible in their service area with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs. Staff members offer children and families love, acceptance, understanding, and the opportunity to learn and to experience success. Through community participation, staff development, and family involvement, our goal is to assist in providing opportunities now and for future generations.
Programs include:
Delta Charter Online/Delta Keys provides online schooling K-12 with either college prep A-G courses or a fast track to complete the High School Diploma. The school is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in San Joaquin and surrounding counties.
The school combines a rigorous online curriculum that lets students work at their own pace with high levels of support from state-credentialed teachers. The school is a personalized program that combines an online curriculum and a flexible schedule with in-person support at their local resource centers. Students will have access to elements usually found in a traditional school setting, while still gaining the benefits and flexibility afforded to them through participation in online learning. This combination of in-person support and an online learning management system has resulted in student success for many alumni.
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Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. The office of Federal Student Aid helps make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school.
For more information or to apply for FAFSA, please visit the website.
High school completion or GED equivalent, and passing scores in the placement examination
Humphreys University provides curricula including accounting (preparation for CPA), business administration, community studies, court reporting, criminal justice, law, legal studies, liberal studies and early childhood education. Services include career counseling, job placement and academic guidance.
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Masters and Juris Doctor certificate and degree programs are offered.
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Little Manila Foundation advocates for the historic preservation of the Little Manila Historic Site in Stockton, and provides education and leadership to revitalize the Filipina/o American community.
For the Fee Based full-time After School Program (FT ASP), a five-day commitment is required. For the part-time After School Program, one to three days per week is required. Transportation is now being offered.
City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation and activities. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program.
Teen activities include flag football, basketball, late night basketball, summer swim league, Lodi Babe Ruth baseball/softball, youth tackle football and cheer, youth competitive soccer and American Legion baseball. Youth volunteer time is utilized, hiring teens as game officials and for other recreation and maintenance positions in the parks. The goal is to prevent juvenile crime by increasing community involvement, self-esteem and job skills.
The After School Playground Program is offered to children in grades TK and K-6, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and minimum days from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TK ASP is offered before the 2:00 p.m. ASP start time at any of the ASP site at Hutchins Street Square. After school staff organizes and facilitates activities throughout the week. ASPs new site is Holz Room at Hutchins Street Square. Fees: $60 registration fee/ $325 per month, per child, but there is $2 per minute charge for late pick ups from ASP site. Transportation is now being offered to our new site at the Square. Punch Pass Parents must commit to having their child attend the ASP program at least 3 days in a row per week for them to receive transportation if they are in the Punch Pass Program. There is also Part Time availability at each site through their Fee Based Punch Pass Program. If the Punch Passes are not 3 days in a row, parents must drop off. We only pick up kids from school in town. Space is very limited. Please call (209) 333-6742 or (209) 400-1434 for more information or visit the website for more information.
Camps:
These camps run in accordance with the Lodi Unified School Districts school breaks. Hours of operations: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Camp fees vary, please call (209) 333-6742 for more information.
College students who need work experience can volunteer. If interested, please call Rachel at (209) 400-1434. Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate, be able to clear background check, TB, and drug screening before working for their programs.
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Lodi Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) provides special education services to Lodi Unified, New Hope, and Oak View School Districts. SELPA serves children with special needs from birth to age 22 years old. Special needs include children with an array of disabilities including severe physical, emotional or learning disabilities. Some may also need a variety of support services such as speech therapy. Students must meet state and federal eligibility requirements.
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Manteca Recreation and Community Services Department offers a wide variety of sports, recreation activities, and before and after school programs. For teens, there is a Youth Advisory Commission, Teen Summit, dances, volunteer opportunities, enrichment activities and other teen projects. Each department publishes a calendar of events and offers a summer program. Information on events and programs is available upon request or by accessing the website. Sport schedules and results are also available on their website.
Scholarships are available to eligible families who meet the income guidelines. Once approved, children 18 years of age and under will receive $300 in scholarship funds toward registration fees. The parent/guardian is then responsible for the remainder, if any, of the registration fee. Applications are available at the Recreation and Community Services Department office.
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Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC)-San Joaquin County Branch gives referrals to people seeking accredited vocal and instrumental teachers of music. Student recitals are scheduled throughout the year. Yearly evaluations are offered through the MTAC. To become a member, a Bachelors of Music Degree or the equivalent is required. Music majors may become student members. Please call or visit www.mtac.org for more information.
Families living in any of the following situations:
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) operates the U.S. Department of Educations technical assistance and information center for the federal Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program.
If families meet the eligibility criteria, school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.
Eligible children have the right to:
Contact the local liaison to find out what services and supports may be available, as well as for preschool-age children.
Anyone of Native American Indian heritage.
Native American Indian Education Center, located at Edison High School, trains teachers in the cultural difficulties they encounter with Native American customs. Field trips and educational activities are provided, and there is a multicultural specialist on staff. Lectures are given on Native American affairs. There is a resource library available and tutoring opportunities for students. Monthly calendars are available with information on workshops and events.
Children grade K-6 whose family lives in a shelter within San Joaquin County and are without permanent housing or are in transition.
one.Charter Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade charter school. The school also serves children in transition or homeless children. The schools goal is to satisfy the physical, emotional and educational needs of children in San Joaquin County, using a strong academic program that includes standards-based education with a strong emphasis on literacy and math skills. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch, school supplies, clothing, and other necessities.
Counselors, interns and a school clinician are available to assist children through traumas associated with neglect, abandonment, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as homelessness, hunger, physical and educational issues. The school also serves as a resource center for all homeless youth in San Joaquin County.
Please call for eligibility requirements.
Rite of Passage California Foster Families is a private non-profit foster family agency licensed by the State of California to recruit, train and provide extensive services to foster/resource family homes. The goal is provide safe, ethical and loving homes for foster youth ages infant to 17 years. 24-hours per day, 7 days per week emergency support along with weekly home visits by a social worker with a masters degree are provided. In-home training for families is offered and reimbursement is given to all homes with children.
Courses require the ability to read, write and understand spoken English in order to understand course content and instructor directions while on heavy equipment, and to pass written competency exams.
Safety Council offers private training for businesses and open-enrollment community courses that are open to the public. Safety Council offers the following training programs:
Classes are available as scheduled at www.californiasafety.org.
Boggs Tract Community Center serves qualifying individuals living in the 95201, 95202, 95203, 95204, 95207, 95209, 95211, 95219 and 95234 zip codes.
Boggs Tract Community Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services.
Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services:
Food and Nutrition Services:
Senior Program (ages 60 and older):
Youth Programs & Activities are scheduled throughout the year:
Additional Programs:
The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to drop in or call (209) 468-3978 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for information on programs and services available to the community.
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San Joaquin County Historical Museum reveals the rich history of San Joaquin County, including the cultures and heritage of the Miwok and Yokuts Indians, the founding and development of Stockton by Charles Weber, the early twentieth century invention of the tractor and bulldozer (both invented in the county), and the evolution of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibit buildings and four historic buildings, including the 1848 Weber house and the 1866 Calaveras School. Exhibits include room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children’s activity area, and large displays of hand tools and historic agricultural equipment. The 18-acre grounds include the Sunshine Trail living exhibition of native habitats and the Delta Water Path. Please visit the website for upcoming activities and exhibitions. Guided museum tours, program speakers, library and research services and workshops are available upon advanced request.
Museum admission fees:
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The San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. The SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most vulnerable students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.
Learn more about how the SJCOE educates, innovates, and inspires at www.sjcoe.org.
Students who are either on probation, expelled from local district schools, referred by a School Attendance Review Board, Foster Youth Services, enrolled at parent request, or homeless.
SJCOEs one.Program uses integrated thematic curriculum, with core subjects taught around a yearly theme divided into four two-quarter units. There are currently 21 school sites throughout San Joaquin County. School sites vary from “general education” to “focus sites.”
Students may be referred to the Alternative Program by a district Child Welfare and Attendance official, a School Attendance Review Board, the Juvenile Court, a probation officer or a social worker. A student’s placement may be court-ordered, which could result in enrollment in either a Court School Program, Day Center Program or Community School Program.
After all of the necessary paperwork is received, the student or parent may call (209) 468-9026 to schedule an appointment to enroll.
Enrolled in high school and if under the age of 16 years, have a comprehensive high school plan on file with the student’s counselor.
SJCOE Career Technical Education Center (CTE) provides students with quality career preparation and technical education training to successfully enter the workforce. Students receive necessary occupational and employability skills that translate into rewarding careers.
San Joaquin County Office of Education programs are the following:
Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) offers over 60 different programs in San Joaquin County. These CTE courses provide students with quality career preparation and technical education training to successfully enter the workforce. Students receive necessary occupational and employability skills that translate into rewarding careers. There are programs related to agriculture, automotive technology, business skills, careers with children, computers, construction, culinary arts, drafting, firefighting, landscaping and merchandising. Please call individual districts for further information.
Come Back Kids (CBK) is a free program offered through the San Joaquin County Office of Education that can help adults 18 years old and older earn their high school diploma. The program is flexible to meet the needs and schedules of adult learners by providing online coursework combined with classroom instruction. Students are issued Chromebooks for academic use. CBK also provides students with career readiness opportunities, counseling, along with staff guidance and support.
Come Back Kids (CBK) is accredited through the Western Association of School and Colleges and offers a site in Tracy, Lathrop, Lodi, and five sites throughout Stockton.
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San Joaquin Delta College is at the forefront of job training, retraining, and high-tech jobs of the future in the Central Valley and the foothills. Established in 1963, the College serves over 20,000 students at its campuses in Stockton and Mountain House, as well as online and at satellite centers. Students can earn an associate degree and transfer to a university, saving thousands of dollars in tuition. Another option is students can be trained in over 100 career and degree certificate programs, allowing them to earn more money right out of Delta College. Whichever path students choose, staff offers the support needed to succeed.
Must be a student at San Joaquin Delta College and receiving TANF/cash aid assistance from the Human Services Agency (HSA).
San Joaquin Delta College CalWORKs program’s mission is to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals. Following is a description of the services they offer:
If you are receiving TANF or have recently applied for CalWORKs benefits from HSA or have additional questions, please contact the SJDC CalWORKs program at www.deltacollege.edu/departments/calworks and click on our LiveChat.
Must be a San Joaquin County CalWORKs participant and be referred by a CalWORKs case manager.
San Joaquin Delta College CalWORKs Assessment is contracted by the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency to conduct assessments of individuals receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and participating in the San Joaquin County CalWORKs Program. The assessments help determine an individuals career interests, skills, cognitive abilities and facilitate his or her career and job planning. CalWORKs Assessment also provides learning disability evaluations by referral.
Services are available to San Joaquin Delta College students.
San Joaquin Delta Colleges Career and Transfer Center helps students reach their career/educational goals. Whether you are transferring out, joining a trade, or discovering your perfect fit, Career and Transfer center is prepared to assist you.
These services intentionally incorporate all phases of the career decision-making process. Emphasis is placed on providing student assistance from beginning with the college admissions process, through retention to the job seeking process and/or support for students to transfer from college to the university.
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San Joaquin Delta College Child Development Center is licensed for 144 children ages 18 months to 5 years of age. The Center provides quality early childhood education and childcare services. The center also serves as an optimal learning environment for early childhood education, nursing, and other disciplines of study. The Center is funded by the State Department of Education.
Full Day, State Preschool and Child Care Services are available to children of San Joaquin Delta College students, staff, faculty and the community that are income eligible for the State Department of Education funding. Eligibility is based on household income and family size and demonstrated need for the full day services. A monthly family fee for services may be charged based on the State Income Guidelines.
Returning families are given preferred, not guaranteed, enrollment. Once classrooms are filled, a waiting list is maintained to fill vacancies. When classroom vacancies occur, children are taken from the ranked waiting list to fill the openings.
Please contact the Child Development Center, stop by the Center, or visit the website for more information.
To be considered for CARE, Delta College students must meet the following criteria:
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), is a supplemental component of EOPS that specifically offers supportive services to assist eligible single-parent Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) students in acquiring the education, training, and marketable skills needed to transition from welfare dependency to employment and eventual self-sufficiency for their families.
In addition to EOPS services, CARE students receive assistance with:
*Services are contingent upon budget availability and compliance with the Mutual Responsibility Contract. Financial services based on student "unmet need" as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
Must be a student at San Joaquin Delta College.
Counseling and Retention provides students with academic, and career counseling. Students are assisted in career exploration, the selection of an appropriate training program, and program planning. Special assistance is available to students with academic difficulties including academic and progress probation.
Must be a student at San Joaquin Delta College with a documented disability. Student must self-identify and submit disability verification, along with a DSPS application to DSPS to initiate services.
Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) provides equal access to educational opportunities for students with verified disabilities. Staff provide students with quality support services to ensure opportunities for maximum success at San Joaquin Delta College. Services include:
Students should schedule an appointment to meet with a DSPS counselor. Please call or stop by the DeRicco Building, Room 107.
Anyone ages 18 years or older. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
Stellar Career College is to provide consistent high-quality instruction and motivation in a positive learning environment. The welfare and education of students and employees at their technical school is their primary focus. The focus is on building skilled individuals and a successful trade school to serve the needs of the community.
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Stockton Symphony, formed in 1926, is the third oldest continuously performing orchestra in California, surpassed in longevity only by the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Stockton Symphony provides the community with a variety of music, entertainment and esteemed guest artists, and is comprised of some of California’s finest professional musicians.
Each year, the Stockton Symphony performs a signature concert, "Steppin Out," which introduces 4th and 5th grade students symphonic music. To afford access to the symphony, the Stockton Symphony has created a Student Discount Ticket Program for students from elementary school to college.
The Symphony offers multiple ticketing options from single tickets to subscriptions to Group Tickets, which allows the flexibility to control the concert experience according to what works for everyones budget and taste.
Each season the Stockton Symphony offers two series:
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The Table Community Foundations mission is to create positive change one youth at a time, fostering a safer, healthier, and more vibrant community in Stockton and beyond. The Community is dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and transforming futures through innovative education, mentorship and support programs. From their Step-Up Afterschool program to their impactful Scholars Program, the aim is to provide every child with the opportunities needed to succeed, regardless of their background.
We are 4th- 8th grade public charter school, and accept and and all age and grade level eligible students to attend our free public school.
Unbound Stockton Community School is a free community-oriented public charter school focused on combining high quality academics with weekly hands-on community experiences. Unbound is a 4th - 8th grade school created with safe and inclusive learning environments in mind that allows all students to become 21st Century learners and leaders. This form of high quality education helps connect real world hands-on community learning experiences.
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University of the Pacific is an independent, accredited university offering a personalized education, small class sizes and an extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate/professional programs. With 10 schools and colleges and more than 100 majors and programs of study, including 30 graduate programs, University of the Pacific features both small-university friendliness and programs found at much larger universities. It offers 30 different degrees. The academic calendar includes a fall and spring semester and three summer sessions, May through August.
The main campus is located in Stockton. McGeorge School of Law campus is located in Sacramento and Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry campus is located in San Francisco.
Additional features and resources:Children in transitional kindergarten to 4th grade.
Book Buddies Program is sponsored by Benerd College at University of the Pacific and is a response to the literacy needs of children in the Stockton community. Children are paired with University of the Pacific student mentors and meet one-on-one each week throughout the spring semester. The mentors read to the children and then engage with the child in literacy-based activities to develop reading comprehension skills. Some of these activities include drawing, using graphic organizers, making flash cards for vocabulary, and using hand puppets to retell stories. Each semester the Book Buddies Program serves over two dozen grade school children.
The sessions are held in the "Book Buddies Corner," a designated area in the lobby of Benerd College on the corner of Kensington Way and Dave Brubeck Way. Parents can sign up when they arrive or use the sign-up sheet on the website. Parents must remain in the building during the reading sessions. The sessions have guest readers each week and a workshop for parents, if interested.
Application required. Please see website for details.
Community Involvement Program (CIP) is a scholarship and retention program for first-generation college students from the Stockton community who have demonstrated the potential for sustainable leadership, community awareness, and involvement.
CIP was established in 1969 to provide educational opportunities to the local community and diversify the University of the Pacific campus. More than 1,000 students have graduated from the program.
The program provides access to college for low-income students along with a wide range of support for CIP Scholars as they pursue higher education. Some of the benefits of CIP include the following:
For more information regarding program qualifications and its application process, please visit the website.
Mentally disabled and referred by San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services.
Community Re-entry Program (CRP) operates a residential treatment continuum for the mentally disabled with the goal of providing life skills training as a primary vehicle for reducing dependence on institutionalized treatment and supervision. Lastly, CRP offers behavioral life skills training with the mentally disabled in such diverse areas as consumerism, vocational skill development, sports, financial management, nutrition and personal and system advocacy.
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The California Victims Resource Center operates a confidential, toll free statewide hotline (1-800-VICTIMS). Through the hotline victims learn about their rights in the criminal justice system and receive a tailored list of resources based on the needs of the victim.
High school-aged students. Application process is required.
Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology is a high-tech high school that offers career training and core academic classes which satisfy the requirements for graduation from Stockton Unified School District. Weber Institute is dedicated to academic and career preparation with an emphasis on good citizenship. Weber Career Academics includes the following career areas: Information Technology, Health, Transportation, and Education.
Admission applications are accepted during the regular spring registration period for incoming freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. An application form, essay, resume and a current transcript and attendance record must be submitted directly to the school administrator at Weber Institute. For those who submit the completed packets and meet minimum requirements, an interview will be scheduled. After the interview process, you will be notified of your admission status.
Low income families.
Winning Village, Inc. is a charitable organization and resource program that helps motivate, empower, and encourage children and the community by equipping them with the necessary life skills, job coaching, housing assistance and education needed to be successful.
The following resources are available:
Please call to schedule an appointment for additional details and eligibility.
The WOW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation which owns and operates a fixed-base, interactive science museum; and provides science-based educational exhibits, events, activities, and programs geared primarily to children of all ages, and families. These are delivered onsite via field study trips and birthday parties; in schools and at other locations via WOW on Wheels.
Field Study Trips
Science-based Birthday parties
WOW on Wheels out reach programs
Students in TK-6 grades attending:
YMCA of San Joaquin County operates a before and after school program at the following sites:
