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| Ranking |
Good Idea |
| Description |
The New Horizon Community Development Corporation in Dallas County, AR responded to the lack of youth activities in their community by providing an out-of-school program during summer break. The "Summer Sizzlers" program is provided four days a week, five-and-a-half hours a day, for youth ages 5-17. Reading and math instruction are given during the morning sessions. The afternoons consist of developing skills in conflict resolution, physical education, team building, and arts and crafts. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the "Summer Sizzlers" program is to offer productive activities for youth to participate in during the summer vacation. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Children attended the program faithfully; all remained enrolled throughout the length of the summer program. The academic and behavioral performance of children involved in the program improved. Also, several children started participating in youth activities with the local 4-H chapter. |
| Categories |
Art & Recreation / Sports Recreation & Parks
Education / Student Performance K-12
Health / Children's Health
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| Organization(s) |
New Horizon Community Development Corporation |
| Source |
Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Date of Publication |
11/9/2001 |
| Geographic Type |
Rural |
| Location |
County: Dallas County, AR |
| Primary Contact |
Vera Rideout
New Horizon Community Development Corporation
P.O. Box 1094
Fordyce, AR 71742
(870) 352-3200
vjrideout@hotmail.com
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| Target Audience |
Children |
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