Sumter County Youth Center - (352) 568-8722

Sumter County Youth Center- "Where Kids Come First"

MISSION STATEMENT: "To provide a place where youth can develop healthy lifestyles and quality relationships that will help produce productive and caring adults."

The Sumter County Youth Center (SCYC) is a non-profit, community based organization, serving the social service needs of youth and families on the north and south ends of Sumter County. Our goal is to enable those we serve to adapt and contribute productively in our multi-cultural society.

SCYC began in 2001 as a joint project of Sumter County community leaders and the United Way. Since 2001 SCYC has grown to serve hundreds of youth and families throughout the Sumter County area.

On May 21, 2002 SCYC successfully opened the doors to its Wildwood center. Our combined facilities have more than 34,000 square feet of recreation areas, including outdoor basketball courts, computer labs, classrooms, table games, and snack bar areas.

WHAT OUR PROGRAM OFFERS

Our after-school and summer programs offer the following:

* Quality supervision for youth ages 5 to 17 years of age
* Homework assistance and academic enrichment
* Bus service from schools to centers
* Recreational, social activities, and field trips
* Community service opportunities
* Accelerated Reader Program
* Math Program
* Arts and Crafts
* Snack Bar
* Youth Garden Club
* Athletic Fitness
* Basketball Program

REGISTRATION FEES

* We base our prices on a sliding scale (fees are prorated according to income)



HOURS/DAYS OF OPERATION

After school program hours:

* Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Holiday/Summmer hours:

* Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.


SCYC centers are closed on the following holidays:

* Memorial Day
* 4th of July
* Labor Day
* Thanksgiving & the Day After
* Christmas Day
* New Year's Day



SUMTER COUNTY YOUTH CENTER THRIFT STORE

On site, in our Bushnell Youth Center facility, is a thrift store that provides the community with quality goods. All proceeds from the thrift store go directly to the funding of the Bushnell and Wildwood Youth Centers.

Hours are as follow:

*Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Donations are welcome, and appreciated greatly, during thrift store hours.



HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Sumter County Youth Center receives funding from United Way, Corporate, and Indiviual donors, Additional donations are also needed from corporations, foundations, and individuals.

To support the youth of our communities, just mail your tax deductible check (payable to SCYC) to the following address:

Sumter County Youth Center
P.O. Box 2092
Bushnell, Florida 33513

You can also help by:

* Making donations of toys, books, educational materials, computers, etc.
* Volunteering in our homework and Arts and Crafts Programs
* Volunteering in our basketball program
* Fundraising and grant writing
* Volunteering in our thrift store.
* Donating items to our thrift store

The Sumter County Youth Center is a 501(c) non-profit organization.

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