Programs

Boys

Decatur Youth Services
Programs

 
  • Mentoring Program
    Program is designed to provide boys age 5-16 years of age with a qualified, trained mentor, to develop our boys and encourage them to become positive young men.
  • T-Focus Program
    This program is designed to help put the pieces back together again by pointing the way for today’s young men. Purpose: to give young men role models and positive influences. To affirm the man and build character and create an environment that fosters self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence.
    For Boys age 11-17 years of age.

Girls

  • Girls-2-Women Mentoring Program
    The Girls-2-Women Mentoring Program is a multi-faceted program for young ladies ages 11-17. The program components include: One-on-One Mentoring, Book Club, Fitness/Nutrition and Support Group. Fieldtrips and other group activities are also included. 
    Mission Statement: Consistently Create Extraordinary Experiences that Encourage and Enrich Lives One Girl at a Time!

Education

  • Decatur Youth Services Back to School Jam
    Brookhaven Middle School at 5:30 p.m. The Back-to-School Jam presents a live production of "The Prodigal Son" by Alice Hargrove Cutts. Other performances include the Camp Safe Haven Praise Dancers, the DYS Steppers, the Alabama Extreme All-Stars Dance Team and a fashion show featuring G2W Sewing, Inc. Over 500 items are going to be given away including: school supplies, bookbags, prizes, hotdogs, hamburgers and cold drinks. For more information contact:
    Decatur Youth Services
    1202-B 5th Ave. SW
    Decatur, AL 35601
    Phone: (256) 341-4690
  • GED Classes
    Decatur Youth Services is offering GED classes every Tuesday and Thursday in June from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Ages 16 years and older
  • Tutorial Program
    Provide homework assistance and educational enhancement to middle and high school students. Monday thru Thursday 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

Employment

  • Summer Youth Employment Program
    To aid and assist teens age 14 and up in finding summer employment.
    Pick up applications at the Decatur Youth Services Office, 1202 B 5th Avenue, S.W., Decatur, Alabama, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call (256) 341-4690.

Sports

  • Decatur Youth Services First Tee Golf Program
    Tuesday through Thursday
    Ages 7-18
    June 5-July 26, 2007
    2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
    The First Tee Golf Program includes life and golf skills instruction, music appreciation concerts, health and fitness awareness, filed trips to golf facilities, museums, and other community locations. For more information, contact Bruce Jones or William Vaughn at Decatur Youth Services (256) 341-4690.
  • Boxing & Wrestling Club & Training Facility
    This program is a part of our Police Athletic League (PAL). Youth are able to learn boxing and wrestling skills for competitive and recreational purposes.
    *need medical statement*
  • Judo Classes
    This program is also part of the boxing and training facility Young people age 10 and up can learn the art of judo by a trained instructor. Classes are Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. til 7:00 p.m.
  • Summer Basketball Program
    June 16-July 28, 2007
    Sponsored by Decatur Youth Services, Decatur Parks and Recreation, and Decatur Police Department
    Aquadome and Carrie Matthews recreation centers
    Ages 13-15 and 16-18.
    Registration deadline is June 1, 2007. Participants can register as individuals or as a team. Applications can be picked up at Decatur Youth Services, the Aquadome, or Carrie Matthews. For more information, contact Decatur Youth Services at (256) 341-4690.

Summer

  • Camp Safe Haven
    Carrie Matthews Recreation Center
    Ages 6-12
    June 4-July 27, 2007
    8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    $20.00 per week – includes lunch
    Enjoy eight weeks of swimming lessons and other fun activities. For more information, contact Decatur Youth Services at (256) 341-4690.
  • FREE Summer Lunch Program
    This is to ensure that children age 18 and under get a healthy meal everyday throughout the summer months. Lunches are provided throughout the City of Decatur at 22 sites.
    For a list of available sites or for more information, call (256) 341-4690.

Parents

  • Father as S.T.A.R.
    This program is an attempt to bring absentee fathers into the lives of their children. Young children need a “STAR” in their lives. Group meeting will be held bi-weekly from 6:00 -8:00 PM at DYS Teen Resource center. Some of the topics will be values, manhood, self-esteem communication, and more.
  • Parent Project
    This program offers parenting tips to parents of strong willed children. This is a very successful program. The classes are 10 sessions. The only cost is $26.00 for the workbook.