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Affirm
is located in Greenville, SC,
and serves the entire nine-county area known as the Upstate and provides
a safe place where GLBTQ youth meet and form friendships, build positive
self esteem, and develop skills necessary for dealing with a negative
environment.
American
Youth Soccer Association North Spartanburg
American Youth Soccer Association
West Spartanburg
The American Youth Soccer Organization is recreational soccer for girls
and boys ages 5 to 19. We emphasize balanced teams, positive coaching,
good sportsmanship and fair play.
Ballet Spartanburg
Ballet Spartanburg's mission is to promote dance appreciation in
Spartanburg County and surrounding areas by providing quality dance
presentation, education, and outreach. Ballet Spartanburg produces a
four program season that includes "The Nutcracker", a fall program, a
spring program and a guest company. Classes for all ages are available.
Boy
Scouts of America, Palmetto Council
Citizen
Scholars Program
This seven-year program of the Spartanburg County Foundation is designed
to assist Spartanburg County students with academic potential who would
not normally attend college. The seven year program provides each student
with enrichment activities, classes to help prepare for college, and a
relationship with a supportive adult/mentor.
COLORS
is a program which addresses the need for positive creative outlets for
inner-city youth. COLORS' mission is to develop young talent by providing
the opportunity for them to experience the power of their own creativity.
These students are able to come to an after school environment where paper,
paint, pastels, charcoal and clay are provided for their creative development.
Participants are supervised and encouraged by professional art instructors.
Girl
Scouts - Piedmont Area Council
Our mission is to give every girl the chance to participate in Girl Scouting
- to serve every girl, everywhere. Any girl between the ages of 5 and
17 may become a member of the Girl Scouts. She must accept the Girl Scout
Promise and Law. Although all girls are known as Girl Scouts, there are
actually five age-specific program levels: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors,
Cadettes and Seniors.
Junior Achievement
of Spartanburg, Inc. has taught over 45,000 area students about
business and the world of work. Last year alone, the organization helped
instill an entrepreneurial spirit and an appreciation of the American
free enterprise system in 4,000 young people in 214 JA classes. Call 864-585-9381
for more information.
Pamletto Youth Orchestra and Sinfonia
The Palmetto Youth Orchestra is a modern symphony orchestra,
representing most secondary schools throughout the area. PYO is
affiliated with Converse College through the Alia Lawson Pre-College
Program. Under the guidance of professionals, PYO musicians will
culivate an appreciation for the beauty and excitement of the world's
greatest music.
Southside Unity in the Community
Southside
Unity in the Community is dedicated to promoting volunteerism within
the Southside community. The program intends to make available in one
central location resources, training, and opportunities that will
encourage volunteerism.
Southside Unity in the Community strives to lead by example. Volunteerism
is rarely taught in the Southside Community; it is our hope that this
program managed entirely by volunteers will inspire volunteerism in present
and future generations. Call 864-621-7209 for more information.
Spartanburg County Junior Master Gardener Program
Spartanburg
Youth Soccer Club
The Spartanburg Youth Soccer Club is a not-for-profit
organization striving for excellence on and off the soccer field. The
day to day operations are overseen by a large volunteer group led by
the Board of Director's, along with a full-time Executive Director of
Administration and Coaching. The Club offers a full range of
opportunities including girls' and boys' recreational, developmental
and select teams. SYSC provides a positive soccer experience for
players in the Upstate.
Spartanburg Youth Theatre
The Spartanburg Youth Theatre presents four productions each October -
May season, using young actors and actresses, with three public
performances and two days of in-school performances of each show. More
than 10,000 Spartanburg County students attend the Youth Theatre
annually. In addition, the Youth Theatre's professional staff teaches a
variety of classes for students in grades K-12.
Trident Area Youth Soccer Association
is affiliated with South Carolina Youth Soccer Association, United
States Youth Soccer Association, United Soccer Federation, and
Federation Internationale de Football Association.
Young
Life
Exciting action, heart-pounding adventure and a caring community.
That's what most young people want, and that's what Young Life delivers.
Through weekly meetings, small groups, summer camps, weekend excursions,
sports leagues and one-on-one time with an adult leader, Young Life leaders
build relationships with teenagers who are in the midst of the most turbulent
times of their lives.
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