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4H
1525 Glenwood Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55405-1264
612-374-8435 (Jessica 612-374-8428)
Parent Organization: University of Minnesota Extension Service - Hennepin County
Neighborhood(s) Served: Hennepin County
Program Offerings: opportunities in experiential learning, youth leadership, leadership workshops, and hands-on learning
Program Schedule: after school, summer on various days
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-12
Cost: $15/year/varies; possible additional fees
 4H
2020 White Bear Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55109
651-704-2067
Parent Organization: University of Minnesota Extension Service - Ramsey County
Neighborhood(s) Served: Ramsey County
Program Offerings: opportunities in experiential learning, youth leadership, leadership workshops, and hands-on learning
Program Schedule: after school, summer on various days  
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-12
Cost: $15/year /varies: possible additional fees

Academic Support Program
555 Girard Terrace, Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-879-7526
Parent Organization: Southeast Asian Community Council, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Hennepin County-Focus North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Asian (Hmong) students in grades K-8
Cost: none

ACE Program
151 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-8384
Parent Organization: University of Minnesota General College
Neighborhood(s) Served: North & South Minneapolis (sites include Richard Green Community Center and Patrick Henry High School)
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, mentoring, basic skills training, 12 week training course to pass Minnesota Basic Standards Exam
Program Schedule: after school, 4:30-7:30 p.m. for 12 week course on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: African American students in grades 9-12
Cost: none
A.C.E.S.
1115 E. Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-3454 (Sherry Carlson)
Parent Organization: Athletes Committed to Educating Students
Neighborhood(s) Served: Powderhorn/Frogtown
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after-school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 82% Students of Color in grades 4-8
Cost: none

African American Mentor Program, Inc.
917 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-222-6906, Ext. 16
Program Offerings: Mentoring and tutoring
Program Schedule: after school and weekends
Participants: 10- thru 21-year-olds
Cost: Mentoring Fee $25/hour

After School Program
905 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-221-9827 (Ellen Barlow)
Parent Organization: Inner City Youth League
Neighborhood(s) Served: Summit-University/Frogtown
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer, summer camp with educational activities on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none

After School Programs
2301 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-6501
Parent Organization: Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Primarily students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none
After School Tutorial Program
586 W. Central Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-227-5199
Parent Organization: Summit University Education Consortium
Neighborhood(s) Served: Summit/University
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, SAT & ACT Test Prep
Program Schedule: School Year - After school Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.; Summer - Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 After School Tutoring Program
2901 Emerson Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-588-9177
Parent Organization: New Directions Youth Ministry
Neighborhood(s) Served: Jordan/North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, basic skills training, Sunday reading system
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 80% African American & 20% White students in grades K-9
Cost: none
After School Tutoring
420 15th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-338-5282
Parent Organization: Brian Coyle Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Cedar-Riverside
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, scholarships for high school graduates
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: 95% Students of Color in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Ames Elementary School
1760 Ames Place
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-293-8970
Program Offerings: Ames Adventure Extended Day
Program Schedule: 3:40 - 6 p.m., M-F
Participants: Ames K-6 students
Cost: none

AVANCE
1821 University Ave., #S-308
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-1913
Parent Organization: Minnesota Hispanic Education Program
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Side/South Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, year round
Participants: Latino/Chicano students in grades 6-12
Cost: none

Black Achievers
194 E. 6th St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-292-4126
Parent Organization: YMCA - Skyway
Neighborhood(s) Served: Greater St. Paul and East Metro
Program Offerings: mentoring, career development
Program Schedule: weekend on Sunday
Participants: African American students in grades 8-12
Cost: none

Camp Fire Boys and Girls
Minnesota Council
2610 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55114-1090
651-647-4407
Program Offering: Mentoring, tutoring and life skills
Program Schedule: Monday - Friday
Participants: K-6 grade
Cost: none
 Children's Program
3045 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-827-6926
Parent Organization: English Learning
CenterNeighborhood(s) Served: Phillips/Central/Powderhorn/Bryant
Program Offerings: homework assistance, language enrichment program for immigrant and refugee youth ages 3-16
Program Schedule: after school, evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Hmong, Somali, & Other students in grades P-9
Cost: none
Cleveland Junior High School After School Program
1349 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-293-8946
Parent Organization: Johnson Community Education
Neighborhood(s) Served: Johnson High School Attendance Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, and recreational activities
Program Schedule: after school M-Th
Participants: grades 8-12
Cost: none
 College House Tutor/Mentor Program
2516 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-8511
Parent Organization: Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, children matched with college students from Bethel to practice reading and writing skills
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 80% African American students in grades K-6
Cost: none
Community Tutoring
375 N. Oxford St.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-646-1797
Parent Organization: St. Peter Claver
Neighborhood(s) Served: Rondo/Summit-University
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.
Participants: 90% African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none
Computer Based Tutoring
2740 1st Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-874-7741
Parent Organization: Simpson United Methodist Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: Whittier
Program Offerings: individual tutoring Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. for grads K-6, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, internet help for K-6 on Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., and adults on Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: none
Cultural Enrichment Program
1701 Oak Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-377-7000
Parent Organization: Pillsbury Oak Park Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Near North
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades 2-8
Cost: none 		District 202
1601 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-5559
Program Offerings: mentoring and leadership development
Program Schedule: year round, after school and weekends, closed on Tuesdays
Participants: gay, lesbian, transgender and their allies
Cost: none
Do It! Science and Homework'n Hoops
2539 Pleasant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-2773
Parent Organization: Loring Nicollet-Bethlehem Community Centers, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Whittier
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 92% students of color in grades 3-8
Cost: none		 Early Intervention Program
2000 St. Anthony Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55113
651-603-6644
Parent Organization: Merriam Park Community Services
Neighborhood(s) Served: Metropolitan Area
Program Offerings: alternative school
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: 60% Students of color in grades 8-12
Cost: none
East Consolidated Elementary School After School Program
1349 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-293-8946
Parent Organization: Johnson Community Education
Neighborhood(s) Served: Johnson High School Attendance Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, and recreational activities
Program Schedule: after school M-Th
Participants: 90% Students of Color in grades 8-12
Cost: none		 Education Center
291 Belvidere St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-222-2212
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls of St. Paul, West SideUnit
Neighborhood(s) Served: All
Program Offerings: basic skills training, internet, power hour, homework help, discovery
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (not open Saturdays in summer)Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-12
Cost: $2/year
Education Center
690 Jackson St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-221-0330
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of St. Paul, Mt. Airy Unit
Neighborhood(s) Served: All
Program Offerings: basic skills training, internet, power hour, homework help, discovery
P rogram Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (not open Saturdays in summer)
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-12
Cost: $2/year
Education Crew
701 E. 39th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-822-3191, ext. 14
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Minneapolis Southside Village
Neighborhood(s) Served: Bancroft/Central/Bryant
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, basic skills training, leadership and character development groups
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Primarily African American students in grades K-12
Cost: $1/year
Education Crew
2410 Irving Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-520-8552
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Minneapolis
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Face to Face Academy
1165 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-772-5555
Parent Organization: Face to Face Health and Counseling Service
Neighborhood(s) Served: Citywide
Program Offerings: alternative school/charter
Program Schedule: summer, year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades 9-12
Cost: none
Families & Communities Together Program-FACT
4123 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-0340
Parent Organization: Family & Children's Service
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, basic skills training, computer resource center and assessment of needs
Program Schedule: after school
Participants: African American, Hispanic, & White students in grades K-8
Cost: none 		FANS Project (Must enroll. Not a "drop-in" program.)
2519 13th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-721-1681
Parent Organization: Waite House
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-9
Cost: none
FANS Project
420 15th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-338-5282 (James Tucker)
Parent Organization: Brian Coyle Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Cedar-Riverside
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 95% Students of Color in grades K-12
Cost: none 		 
Farnsworth Elementary School After School Program
1349 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-293-8946
Parent Organization: Johnson Community Education
Neighborhood(s) Served: Johnson High School Attendance Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, and recreational activities
Program Schedule: after school M-Th
Participants: 90% Students of Color in grades 8-12
Cost: none		 Folwell Park
1615 Dowling N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-470-4917
Parent Organization: Recreation Plus
Neighborhood(s) Served:
Program Offerings: latchkey after school program
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades K - 6
Cost: $77/month
Friendship Club/Groups
2301 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-6501
Parent Organization: Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Primarily students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Fundamentals Tutoring Program
3207 37th Ave. s.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-721-7811
Parent Organization: Longfellow United for Youth & Families
Neighborhood(s) Served: Longfellow
Program Offerings: individual tutoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening on Monday, Tuesday
Participants: Racially diverse students
Cost: none
Ginew/Golden Eagle Afterschool Study Time and Challenge to Achievement
1530 E. Franklin
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-879-1721
Parent Organization: American Indian Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: South Minneapolis Boundary Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, monetary incentive for enrolled qualified Golden Eagle members
Program Schedule: after school
Participants: American Indian students in grades K-12
Cost: none

Girl Power/Girls & Youth Programs
1130 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-0501 (Not all programs at this site. Need to call for specifics.)
Parent Organization: YWCA of Minneapolis
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Participants: 85-90% Students of color
Cost: none
Good Grades & Games
2431 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-3125 (General information. No programs at this site.)
Parent Organization: Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.)
Neighborhood(s) Served: North and Southwest Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: Wednesday evening (4:30-6:00)
Participants: Primarily students of color in grades 1-6
Cost: none 		Heart of the Earth Survival School, Inc.
1209 4th St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-8862
Parent Organization: na
Neighborhood(s) Served: Statewide
Program Offerings: charter school
Program Schedule: summer, daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: American Indian students in grades K-12
Cost: none
Hiawatha YMCA Tutors
4100 28th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-7397
Parent Organization: YMCA - Hiawatha Branch
Neighborhood(s) Served: Roosevelt High School
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, small groups
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Pre-school - Adults
Cost: none		 High School Upwardbound
1501 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-659-6556 (Shirley Sanders)
Parent Organization: Federally Funded Trio
Neighborhood(s) Served: Edison, Highland, Henry, and Roosevelt North Schools
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, weekend, summer on various days
Participants: 75% Asian students in grades 9-12
Cost: none

Hmong Youth Pride
1600 W. University Ave., #12
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-603-8304
Parent Organization: Hmong American Partnership
Neighborhood(s) Served: St. Paul/Minneapolis Public Schools
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs prevention and cultural specific curriculum
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Hmong students in grades 4-6
Cost: none

Homework Group
1700 2nd St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-781-6011
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 70% Students of color in grades 1-6
Cost: none
Homework Help
2410 Irving Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-520-8552
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Minneapolis
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Homework Help
2390 W. 7th St., #3
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-695-3790
Parent Organization: Highland Mac-Groveland Family Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Highland/MacGroveland
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school on Monday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-6
Cost: none
Homework Helper
Youth Services Department,
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-630-6490
Parent Organization: Minneapolis Public Library
Neighborhood(s) Served: Multiple sites
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades 6-12
Cost: none		 Homework 'N' Hoops
2539 Pleasant Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-2773
Parent Organization: Loring Nicolet Bethlehem Community Center, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: One-on-one homework assistance, academic skill-building, computer-assisted learning, recreation in gym and game room
Program Schedule: October-May
Weekdays after school
Participants: Grades 2-6
Cost: none

Homework Hotline
400 Selby Ave., Suite A
St. Paul, MN 55102-4508
651-222-7303
Parent Organization: St. Paul Federation of Teachers, Local 28
Neighborhood(s) Served: City of St. Paul
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, M-Th, 4-8 p.m.
Participants: Open to all in grades K-6
Cost: none

 HOSTS
694 Charlton St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-293-8610
Parent Organization: Cherokee Heights School
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Side of St. Paul
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Hispanic, African American, White, & Asian American students
Cost: none
Hotline for Homework
67 8th Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-529-9622
Parent Organization: na
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance, high school math hotline, homework hotline
Program Schedule: evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30-8 p.m.
Participants: Students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 IDT Alternative School
2000 St. Anthony Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55113
651-603-6644
Parent Organization: Merriam Park Community Services
Neighborhood(s) Served: Metropolitan Area
Program Offerings: alternative school
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: 60% Students of color in grades 8-12
Cost: none
Jane Addams Learning Circles
179 E. Robie St.
St. Paul, MN 55107-2360
651-227-9291
Parent Organization: Neighborhood House
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Side of St. Paul
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, enrichment, computers, service learning
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Jobs After School Program
3045 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-827-5919
Parent Organization: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: Powderhorn/Phillips/Centra
Program Offerings: mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer
Participants: Students in grades 3-6
Cost: none

Job Corps
(Enrollment required. Not a drop-in program.)
1480 N. Snelling Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-642-1133
Parent Organization: Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps
Neighborhood(s) Served: Statewide
Program Offerings: alternative school, mentoring, basic skills training, social skills, basic education, GED, job placement, residential support and service
Program Schedule: 24 hours year round
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades 10-12
Cost: none 		Kids College
2529 13th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-721-1681
Parent Organization: Waite House
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 2-6 p.m.
Participants: Students in grades K-9
Cost: none
Kids Plus (Not an open/drop-in program. Enrollment required. Fee applicable.)
265 Oneida St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-298-5493
Parent Organization: West Seventh Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Seventh
Program Offerings: basic skills training, small group work with focus on conflict and resolution problem solving skill building, enhancing appropriate relationships with peers, etc.
Program Schedule: after school, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Participants: 62% Students of color in grades 1-3/4-6
Cost: $25 bus fee per month		 Kinship
3210 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-588-4655
Parent Organization: Kinship of Greater Minneapolis
Neighborhood(s) Served: most of Hennepin County
Program Offerings: mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer
Participants: 48% Students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none

La Escuelita: Jr. H.S. Programs
(Not an open program.)
4137 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-870-7057
Parent Organization: La Escuelita
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance, basic skills training, cultural specific youth development/academic enrichment
Program Schedule: After School, evenings, Monday - Thursday, 2:30-6:30
Summer Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Participants: 80%+ Chicano/Latino students in grades 6-12
Cost: none

 LEAP (Limited English Achievement Program) English Academy
631 N. Albert
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-228-7706
Parent Organization: LEAP (Limited English Achievement Program) English Academy
Neighborhood(s) Served: Metropolitan Area
Program Offerings: Alternative School
Program Schedule: evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants: Immigrants and Refugees, adults 21 and older. For ages 16-20, register through St. Paul Public Schools, 651-767-8100.
Cost: none

Learn & Hope
503 Irving Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-370-4951
Parent Organization: Harrison Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Harrison
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, gym activities
Program Schedule: after school on Tuesday, Thursday
Participants: African American & Asian students in grades 3- 12
Cost: none

 Learning Center
839 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-265-6160
Parent Organization: Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Frogtown/St. Paul
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 100% African American students in grades 2-10
Cost: none
Learning for Life
393 Marshall Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-254-9131
Parent Organization: Indianhead Council, Boy Scouts of America
Neighborhood(s) Served: St. Paul/East Metro
Program Offerings: mentoring, character education, values based curriculum
Program Schedule: during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Primarily students of color in grades 1-12
Cost: none		 The Learning Lab
3041 4th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-6145
Parent Organization: The Learning Lab
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips/Central
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, alternative school
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students of color in grades 6-12
Cost: none
Legacy Village Welcome Center
1500 Plymouth Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411-4025
612-521-3539
Parent Organization: Legacy Management
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: African American students
Cost: none 		Let's Get It Online
555 Girard Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-0594
Parent Organization: Center for Communication & Development-KMOJ Radio
Neighborhood(s) Served: Near North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: mentoring, computer lab/video conferencing
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Participants: African American students in grades 6-8
Cost: none
L.I.V.E. (Life Instruction Vocation Enhancement)
2431 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-3125
Parent Organization: Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.)
Neighborhood(s) Served: North and Southwest Minneapolis
Program Offerings: basic skills training
Program Schedule: Participants: Primarily students of color
Cost: none 		Loring Nicollet Alternative School (LNAS)
1925 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-872-3626
Parent Organization: Loring Nicollet-Bethlehem Community Centers, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: accredited alternative high school; small class size; same core curriculum, credit and graduation requirements as Minneapolis Public Schools; basic skills focus prepares students for post-secondary education; leadership, community activism and life-long learning promoted
Program Schedule: academic year classes Monday – Friday, summer session also available.
Participants: grades 9-12, ages 14-20
Cost: none
Los Jovenes & Mentoring Program
(Enrollment program only. No drop-ins.)
155 Wabasha St. S., #120
St. Paul, MN 55107
612-872-6686 or 651-221-0913
Parent Organization: La Familia Guidance Center, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Ramsey & Hennepin Counties
Program Offerings: mentoring, first time offenders and truant from school
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: Chicano/Latino & Other students in grades K-12
Cost: none
 Lyndale Neighborhood Center Computer Center
3537 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-9402
Parent Organization: Lyndale Neighborhood Cente
Neighborhood(s) Served: LyndaleProgram
Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, computer/internet access
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American, Somali, & White students in grades 7-12
Cost: none
Macedonia Community & Youth Development Foundation
3801 1st Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-827-4608
Parent Organization: Macedonia Baptist Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: King Field
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, culture specific education/programming
Program Schedule: weekend, summer, individually as needed, assistance by appointment
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none

McRae Park
906 E. 47th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-370-4909
Parent Organization: Recreation Plus
Neighborhood(s) Served: Field/Regina/Northrup
Program Offerings: *homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American, Multiracial, American Indian, & White students in grades K-6
Cost: $79/month during the school year or $84/week during the summer, charge for daycare. *No charge for homework assistance.
Mentor Program
1601 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-871-5559
Parent Organization: District 202
Neighborhood(s) Served: All
Program Offerings: mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Closed on Tuesdays.
Participants: 30% Students of color in grades 8-12
Cost: none
 Mentorship for Teens
2119 Lyndale Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-529-8012
Parent Organization: United Deliverance Temple
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: mentoring by appointment
Program Schedule: weekend
Participants: Students in all grades
Cost: none
Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools
1925 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-872-3631 (main number for 21 sites)
Parent Organization: Metropolitan Federation of Alternative Schools
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis/St. Pau
Program Offerings: alternative schools
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades K-12
Cost: none 		MERC Alternative High School
(Minneapolis Employment Readiness Curriculum)
2539 Pleasant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-2777
Parent Organization: Loring Nicollet-Bethlehem Community Centers, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: alternative high school, small class size, individual tutoring and homework assistance, mentoring, jobs class, basic skills training, after school program
Program Schedule: academic year classes Monday - Friday, summer school and an after school program also offered
Participants: grades 9 – 12, ages 14 – 20
Cost: none
Minneapolis Work Opportunity Center
1006 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-668-3969
Parent Organization: Minneapolis Work Opportunity Center - WOC, Minneapolis Public Schools, an ALC site
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: alternative school, credit make-up school
Program Schedule: year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Primarily African American students in grades 9-12
Cost: none		 MN Teen Challenge Academy
1619 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-373-3366
Parent Organization: MN Teen Challenge
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minnesota
Program Offerings: alternative school, residential program of at least 12-15 months for students with drug/dependency conditions
Program Schedule: year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades 8-12
Cost: income dependent
Native Academy
3123 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-721-6631
Parent Organization: Migizi Communications
Neighborhood(s) Served: City wide/Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, web design, software use, internet research, and health, science, and math classes
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades 3-12
Cost: none		 Neighbor Youth Conflict Resolution Program
3104 16th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-722-6612
Parent Organization: Walker Community Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: Powderhorn
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after-school, Monday-Thursday
Participants: 90% African American, 10% White, & Hispanic students
Cost: none
New Visions School
1800 2nd St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418-4306
612-789-1236
Parent Organization: A Chance to Grow
Neighborhood(s) Served: Statewide
Program Offerings: charter school
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-6
Cost: none

Offstreet Adventures
2431 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-3125
Parent Organization: Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.)
Neighborhood(s) Served: North and Southwest Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, group tutoring
Program Schedule: after school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (2:30-4:30)
Participants: Primarily students of color ages 9-13
Cost: none
Parachute Program
3900 Hubbard Ave. N.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
612-535-4448
Parent Organization: Shiloh Temple
Neighborhood(s) Served: All
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening on Wednesday
Participants: Primarily African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Parkview After School Environment
2024 Lyndale Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-4871, ext. 23
Parent Organization: The Salvation Army Parkview Corp
Neighborhood(s) Served: Hawthorne/Jordan
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, character and basic Bible instruction
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Open to all in grades 1-6
Cost: $10/week

PCYC Alternative School
2301 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-6501
Parent Organization: Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, alternative school, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 60-100% Students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none

 Phalen Lake Elementary School After School Program
1349 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-293-8946
Parent Organization: Johnson Community Education
Neighborhood(s) Served: Johnson High School Attendance Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, and recreational activities
Program Schedule: after school, Monday-Thursday
Participants: 90% Students of Color in grades 8-12
Cost: none
Power Hour
2410 Irving Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-520-8552
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Minneapolis
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none


 Power Hour
1620 Ames Ave
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-771-7827
Parent Organization: Boys & Girls Club of St. Paul
Neighborhood(s) Served: East Side/West Side/Mt. Airy
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, vocational awareness, computer training, leadership training, and environmental education
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none

Pre-college Component
2550 University Ave. W., #435S
St. Paul, MN 55114-1052
651-644-4406
Parent Organization: INROADS/Minneapolis - St. Paul, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: 7 county area-twin cities
Program Offerings: individual tutoring
Program Schedule: weekend, summer, bi-monthly on Saturday
Participants: African American, Hispanic, & Native American students in grades 11-12
Cost: $50/family

 Project Off Streets
41 N. 12th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-252-1200
Parent Organization: Minneapolis Youth Diversion Program
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, alternative school, preparation for GED, work with homeless youth
Program Schedule: daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 60% African American, 30% East Asian, & 30% Native American/Latin American students in grades 10-12
Cost: none

Project Spirit
1671 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-646-8805
Parent Organization: St. Paul Area Council of Churches
Neighborhood(s) Served: Thomas-Dale/Summit University
Program Offerings: homework assistance, peace training
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 100% African American students in grades K-6
Cost: $10/month

Project Success
614 S. 3rd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-332-4500 ext. 212 (Kelly)
Parent Organization: People Serving People
Neighborhood(s) Served: Elliot Park/Hennepin County
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: evening on Tuesday, Thursday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-12 staying at shelter
Cost: none
Reading Club
(Must enroll. Not a drop-in program.)
2519 13th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-721-1681
Parent Organization: Waite House
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-9
Cost: none		 Reading/Math Camp and Backpackers
4842 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-827-7123
Parent Organization: Chi Rho Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: South Minneapolis/Statewide
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 75% students of color in grades 1-6
Cost: none
Reading/Writing/Math Skills
(Enrollment required. Not a drop-in program.)
601 13th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-378-1377
Parent Organization: PEASE Academy
Neighborhood(s) Served: Metropolitan Minneapolis, Minneapolis alternative
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, alternative school, basic skills training
Program Schedule: during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 70% White students in grades 9-12
Cost: none		 Recreation Plus
(Rec. Plus Center. Enrollment required.)
3030 53rd St. E.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-370-4956
Parent Organization: Keewaydin Park
Neighborhood(s) Served: Nokomis East
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: year round on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades K-5
Cost: varies
Right Step Academy
1201 Dupont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-521-4550
Parent Organization: Right Step, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served:
Program Offerings: alternative school
Program Schedule: during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Students in grades K-12
Cost: none		 Rites of Passage for Boys & Girls
315 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-5545
Parent Organization: WE WIN Institute
Neighborhood(s) Served: South Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, mentoring, basic skills training, culturally specific program
Program Schedule: after school, last hour of school day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: African American students in grades 4-8
Cost: none
Rocking Readers
2301 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-6501 ( Carl Griffin)
Parent Organization: Plymouth Christian Youth Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: reading skills
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: kindergarden
Cost: none		 Save Our Sons Academy
917 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-222-6906
Parent Organization: Save Our Sons, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: Metro Area-Focus on Frogtown/Summit University
Program Offerings: mentoring
Program Schedule: weekend on Saturday
Participants: 100% African American students in grades 6-12
Cost: none
Sheriff's Literacy Plus Program
14 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-298-4425
Parent Organization: Ramsey County Sheriff's Department
Neighborhood(s) Served: Mt. Airy & McDonough Public Housing Community
Program Offerings: basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school on Monday & Wednesday at Mt. Airy and on Tuesday & Thursday at McDonough
Participants: Students in grades K-6
Cost: none		 Sibley Youth
(Enrollment required. Fee applicable)
265 Oneida St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-298-5493
Parent Organization: West Seventh Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Seventh
Program Offerings: basic skills training, small group work with focus on conflict and resolution problem solving skill building, enhancing appropriate relationships with peers, etc.
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 62% Students of color in grades 1-6 (two programs: 1st-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade)
Cost: varies

Smart Start
310 E. 38th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-821-2330
Parent Organization: Sabathani Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Bryant/Central
Program Offerings: alternative school (in fall '99), mentoring, culture, reading, math, writing activities
Program Schedule: school year, Monday-Thursday
Participants: Primarily African American students in grades K-6
Cost: $60/summer

 Southside Family School
2123 Clinton Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-8322
Parent Organization: Southside Family School Inc
Neighborhood(s) Served: City wide
Program Offerings: Minneapolis alternative school
Program Schedule: during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 71% Students of color in grades K-8
Cost: none
STAP
(services connected with Groveland School)
995 W. University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-917-0279
Parent Organization: Groveland Elementary School
Neighborhood(s) Served: Groveland Park/Frogtown
Program Offerings: homework assistance, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Participants: Asian Pacific Islander students in grades K-8
Cost: none

Urban League Academy High School
2201 Blaisdell Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-9667
Parent Organization: Minneapolis Urban League
Neighborhood(s) Served: Innercity Minneapolis
Program Offerings: alternative school
Program Schedule: regular school year on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 98% African American students in grades 7-12
Cost: none
Study Buddy
328 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-291-1750
Parent Organization: Common Bond
Neighborhood(s) Served: Various Urban Affordable Housing
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school
Participants: Racially diverse studets in grades K-7 or 8
Cost: none
 Study Friends
2431 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-3125
Parent Organization: Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.)
Neighborhood(s) Served: North and Southwest Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: one evening per week
Participants: Primarily students of color in grades 5-12
Cost: none
Summer Advance
1901 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-0133
Parent Organization: St.Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
eighborhood(s) Served: Phillips/Northside
Program Offerings: Bible study, swimming, crafts, science projects, and field trips
Program Schedule: summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Students in grades K-5
Cost: $50/child/summe 		Summer Enrichment Program
586 W. Central Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-227-5199
Parent Organization: Summit University Education Consortium
Neighborhood(s) Served: Summit/University
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, SAT & ACT Test Prep
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: African American students in grades K-12
Cost: none
Summer Educational Enrichment Day Camp (SEED Camp)
2539 Pleasant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-2773
Parent Organization: Loring Nicollet-Bethlehem Community Centers, Inc.
Program Offerings: Science projects, hands-on research, reading club, electives in a wide range of arts/skills, field trips
Program Schedule:
Late June through mid-August
Mondays-Thursdays
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Participants: Grades 2-5
Cost: No registration fee. About $10 per week for field trip
 Summer Reading Program-SRP (Funded by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library) c/o Youth Services
90 W. 4th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-266-7034
Parent Organization: St. Paul Public Libraries
Neighborhood(s) Served: St. Paul (sites include the following public libraries: Central, Arlington Hills, Hamline, Hayden Heights, Highland Park, Lexington, Merriam Park, Rice Street, Riverview, Saint Anthony Park, Skyway, Sun Ray, West Seventh, and Bookmobile stops)
Program Offerings: reading in the summer
Program Schedule: summer, students set schedule
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades P-12
Cost: none
TEAM-Tell Everyone About Miracles
4405 Oakland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-823-4483
Parent Organization: Oakland Avenue United Methodist ChurchNeighborhood(s) Served: South Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, referrals from Field & Hale schools
Program Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 5:15-7 p.m., includes a meal
Participants: 75% African American students of color in grades 3-6
Cost: none		 TAA After School Enrichment (formerly Junior B.A.)
3520 W. 43rd
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-927-0993 x201
Parent Organization: True Apostolic Assembly
Neighborhood(s) Served: Near North & South Central Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, basic skills training, non-traditional, active learning
Program Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2-6 p.m., with extended hours on Wed., 2-8 p.m.
Participants: all students grades K-12
Cost: none
The City, Inc. - North
1315 12th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-377-7559
Parent Organization: The City, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: City of Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, alternative school, mentoring, basic skills training, recreation, advocacy, court advocacy
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Participants: Students in grades 9-12
Cost: none
 The City, Inc. Alternative School
(Enrollment required.)
1545 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-724-3689
Parent Organization: The City, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served: South & North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: alternative school
Participants: 45% African American, 45% Native American, & 10% Other students in grades 9-12
Cost: none
Transitional School
614 E. Grant St.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-672-9990
Parent Organization: The Learning Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: Elliot Park
Program Offerings: alternative school, day school, building reading and math skills
Program Schedule: summer, day school on MPS schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 94% African American students in grades K-6
Cost: none		 Truancy Prevention Program (Mainly a referral program/truancy.)
1167 Arcade St.
St. Paul, MN 55106
651-771-1301
Parent Organization: St. Paul Youth Services
Neighborhood(s) Served: East Side of St. Paul
Program Offerings: individual and group counseling for students who are truant
Program Schedule: after school, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 75% Asian students in grades 1-12
Cost: none
Tutoring (Enrollment required. Not a drop-in program.)
2519 13th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-721-1681
Parent Organization: Waite House
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-9
Cost: none		 Tutoring Program
704 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-332-8595
Parent Organization: Augustana Lutheran Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring (paired with high school students from Wayzata High School)
Program Schedule: after school, two Tuesdays per month during Fall and Winter
Participants: Students in grades 1-7
Cost: none
Tutoring Program
1201 37th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-302-34449
Parent Organization: Pillsbury Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood(s) Served: Camden & others by other programs
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, one to one support and support groups
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer, in school groups on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 70-80% Students of color in grades 1-8
Cost: none		 Tutoring Program
4800 Grand Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-370-4963
Parent Organization: Fuller Park
Neighborhood(s) Served: Tangletown/Southwest Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, environmental programs, arts, cooking, sports
Program Schedule: year round
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades P-12
Cost: varies
Urban Journalism Workshop
425 Portland Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55488
612-673-4000 or 612-673-4924
Parent Organization: Twin Cities Black Journalists
Neighborhood(s) Served: Twin Cities Metro Area
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, mentoring
Program Schedule: summer, during school
Participants: African American students
Cost: none
 Urban Learning Center
1220 Logan Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-4485
Parent Organization: Hospitality House
Neighborhood(s) Served: the city of Minneapolis
Program Offerings: tutorials in reading, math, language arts, preparation for state testing, Supplemental Education Services, NCLB
Program Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2-7 p.m.
Participants: all students grades K-12
Cost: $5/year for the "Youth Club" only
Van Cleve Park
901 15th Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-370-4926
Parent Organization: Recreation Plus
Neighborhood(s) Served: Van Cleve
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American, Latino, & Asian American students in grades 1-6
Cost: $79/month during the school year or $84/week during the summer		 VOA Alternative School
3400 Dupont Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-872-2400
Parent Organization: Volunteers of America
Neighborhood(s) Served: Phillips/Whittier
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, alternative school, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 40% African American, & 40% American Indian students in grades 6-8
Cost: none

Way to Goals Tutoring Program
3045 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-827-5919
Parent Organization: Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Neighborhood(s) Served: Powderhorn/Phillips/Central
Program Offerings: individual tutoring
Program Schedule: evening on Tuesday
Participants: 75% Students of color in grades 3-6
Cost: none 		 
Y-Kids Club
375 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-222-0985
Parent Organization: YWCA of St. Paul
Neighborhood(s) Served: St. Paul Area
Program Offerings: basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, summer, during school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: African American & Other students in grades K-5
Cost: varies		 Youth Center/Day Camp/Sunbeams
2133 76th Court
Brooklyn Park, MN 55411
612-522-9684
Parent Organization: The Salvation Army
Neighborhood(s) Served: North Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: Racially diverse students in grades K-9
Cost: none
Youth Crime Prevention & Intervention
1821 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-641-8945
Parent Organization: Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota
Neighborhood(s) Served: Vietnamese community
Program Offerings: basic skills training, language skills training, culture activities
Program Schedule: after school, during school on various days
Participants: Vietnamese students in grades 6-12
Cost: none 		Youth Education & Employment Program
320 W. University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-221-0069
Parent Organization: Lao Family Community of Minnesota, Inc.
Neighborhood(s) Served:
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, group work and individual case management, pre-employment skills
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 100% Hmong students in grades 7-9
Cost: none
Youth Empowerment Leadership and Learning
2610 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-647-4407
Parent Organization: Camp Fire Boys & Girls, Minnesota Council
Neighborhood(s) Served:
Program Offerings: homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 60% White & 40% Other students in grades 3-8
Cost: none		 Youth Enrichment Program
1671 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-644-2768
Parent Organization: Department of Indian Work
Neighborhood(s) Served: St. Paul Native American Community
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, hands-on learning
Program Schedule: after school, summer2 hours 2 days/week on Tuesday, Thursday
Participants: American Indian students in grades 1-6
Cost: none
Youth Group
(Enrollment program; fee; a day care.)
265 Oneida St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-298-5493
Parent Organization: West Seventh Community Center
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Seventh
Program Offerings: basic skills training, small group work with focus on conflict and resolution problem solving skill building, enhancing appropriate relationships with peers, etc.
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: 62% Students of color in grades K-8
Cost: $3/week in summer		 Youth Leadership Development Program
1001 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-722-8722 (Louise Mattson)
Parent Organization: Division of Indian Work
Neighborhood(s) Served: Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance
Program Schedule: after school, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Participants: Students in grades P-12
Cost: none
Youth Program
2519 Lyndale Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-7903
Parent Organization: N.I.P.-Neighborhood Involvement Program
Neighborhood(s) Served: North/South Minneapolis
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, service learning, family services
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Participants: Primarily students of color
Cost: none 		Youth Services
179 E. Robie St.
St. Paul, MN 55107-23
651-227-9291
Parent Organization: Neighborhood House
Neighborhood(s) Served: West Side of St. Paul
Program Offerings: homework assistance, mentoring, enrichment, computers, work readiness, service learning
Program Schedule: after school, evening, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Participants: 90% Students of color in grades K-12
Cost: none
Youth Training Institute
1807 Elliot Ave., #2A
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2043
612-871-5915
Parent Organization: Ebony Phoenix Projects
Neighborhood(s) Served: Central/Near North/Powderhorn/Inner City
Program Offerings: individual tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, basic skills training, rites of passage
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Participants: Open to all inner city youth in grades K-8
Cost: none		 Young Women's Mentoring Program
400 1st Ave. N., #240
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-1233
Parent Organization: Youth CARE
Neighborhood(s) Served: Little Earth/Glendale/McDonough
Program Offerings: mentoring, basic skills training, computer training
Program Schedule: after school, evening, weekend, summer on various days
Participants: Hmong, African American, & Native American students in grades 9-12. Employes girls in grades 9-12. Mentors K-8 students.
Cost: N/A

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(Adapted with permission from Regents of the University of Minnesota.
HHHI -Roy Wilkins Center for Human Relations and Social Justice.)