The time youth spend outside of the school day serves as a great opportunity for youth to explore, learn, and grow. After-school and summer learning experiences play an important role in helping young people thrive, and research shows that children and youth who take part in quality after-school or summer programs:
- Attend school more often
- Do better in school
- Exhibit fewer behavior challenges
- Increase their physical activity
- Develop more self-confidence
- Build leadership and teamwork skills
- Strengthen awareness of themselves and others
- Cultivate positive relationships with other youth and adults
Sprockets is a network of many different after-school and summer programs in Saint Paul. Check out the map to find a variety of organizations where young people can get involved in great opportunities to explore, learn, and grow.
CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE MAP
- Use the “Address Search” bar to identify programs near your home, or specific areas of the city. This will default to program locations with 0.5 miles of that address. Note: the search distance can be adjusted.
- Click on the “Map Layers” on the left to adjust the types of locations that appear in the search. Layers include Community Organizations, Recreation Centers, Libraries, and Schools.
- Additional information, including a brief description and a link to the organization’s website, are available when you click on the location icon.
Do you know of a youth serving organization located in Saint Paul that you can't find on the map? Submit information here.