by Amy Croll | Sep 24, 2012 | Check this out!, Events
The Urbandale Community Action Network (UCAN) in partnership with Verizon Wireless and the Urbandale Police Department in sponsoring a Smart Phone Parenting Workshop (no children please) on Tuesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Lions Park Shelter, 72nd and Prairie Avenue in Urbandale. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP the UCAN Office by calling 278-3936 or e-mailing info@urbandalenetwork.org by Friday, October...
by Amy Croll | Aug 1, 2012 | Check this out!
Protect our kids by disposing them safely. Free safe disposal on Saturday, September 29th, from 10-2pm at participating locations. Find the one closest to you...
by Amy Croll | Jul 28, 2012 | Check this out!, News
CYC and the KWAKers recently helped demonstrate service learning at the Iowa Afterschool Alliance’s Expanded Learning Forum. Check out recommendations from the forum...
by Amy Croll | Jun 1, 2012 | Check this out!, News
You’ve heard about KWAKer Kleaner – an environmentally safe cleaner made with love by the Kids With a Kause (KWAKers). It’s now for sale at Campbell’s Nutrition (42nd Street in Des Moines) and Tall Grass Grocery (5th Street in West Des Moines). Pick up a bottle today to support youth development...
by Amy Croll | May 5, 2012 | Check this out!
A recent study looks at the YPQI, a data-driven continuous improvement model developed for afterschool systems by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. Results determined it works well, works everywhere, works with everyone, works over time, and works with modest staffing plans and budgets. Click here to learn more. Interested in using YPQI at your afterschool program? Contact us for more...
by Amy Croll | Oct 19, 2011 | Check this out!, News, Opportunities
CYC is partnering with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Des Moines Public Schools, Urbandale Community School District, YESS, Iowa Comprehensive Human Services, and Iowa Homeless Youth Centers to bring a unique mentoring program to Polk County. The MAP program focuses on exploring career opportunities and civic literacy. MAP is supported by the Iowa Department of Public Health and private donations. Become a mentor or a participant in the program! Find out more by contacting Michelle...
