Programs for Youth
Western Avenue’s Youth Programs work to empower individuals. We want to give children opportunities to explore their community and create trusting and supportive relationships with our staff and peers. We offer a safe space for our community’s children to learn and have fun.
Western Avenue is hosting a basketball league for its youth with over 65 kids enrolled for the upcoming season!
View ProfileWestern Avenue has a Summer Leadership Program for Middle Schoolers. Participants learn leadership skills while exploring their local community.
This program provides 5th-8th grade children with recreational, leadership, community engagement, art, and science activities. We partnered with Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State Universities to provide tutoring/homework help for the students.
This is enrichment program provides 8th grade girls opportunities for leadership and community engagement activities, as well as educating them on career readiness
Western Avenue has supported The Bloomington Wolves Junior Football League team for this past season and it has been a fun way for WACC to give back to the community!
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Sisters by Chance"This program has impacted me by telling me that I can do anything I put my mind to. Ms. Cannon has helped me with this life learning; basically helping us with getting ready for the future and how it will impact [our] lives. [The program is] getting you ready for the future and what obstacles that you might face during life. [Sisters by Chance] ... motivates you and help you with your mental health."- Cali, Sisters by Chance Program
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