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Children and Teen Services
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (B) |
| Serving Lancaster County (L) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
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Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Program at The Reading Hospital
Intensive outpatient evaluation and therapy program designed to help teens
involved in substance dependence or abuse, or who exhibit mental health
problems.
The Center for Mental Health
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
610-988-9033 option 3
Berks Classical Children's Chorus
http://www.bcccsings.org
A professionally trained, rigorously educated music ensemble of 125 young
people ages 8 - 18. The singers study and perform the world's great music.
($)
The Goggle Works, 201 Washington St., Suite 529, Reading, PA 19601
610-898-7664
Berks County Children & Youth Services
Providing services that protect children from abuse and neglect, stabilize
homes and keep families intact, on call 24-hr. for emergencies. (B, H, M)
633 Court St., 11th Fl., Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6700
Bookasaurus
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us
This children's bookmobile visits preschools and daycare centers presenting
storytime programs and offering an exciting selection of books and other
materials for loan to preschoolers. (F, B, D, M)
1037F MacArthur Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-378-5260
Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
http://www.bgclanc.org
Providing members age 6 - 18 year-round after-school programs Mon. - Sat.
on character/leadership educational/career development, health and life
skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. ($, L, M)
Steinman Club House
333 Dauphin St., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-392-6343
Southwest Club House
410 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-3771
Jack Walker Clubhouse
233 W. Lemon St., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-5514
Columbia Clubhouse
248 Locust St., Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-3637
Boy Scouts of America
Providing youth development programs which focus on character development,
citizenship training and fitness, carried out in fun age appropriate activities.
Hawk Mountain Council - Serving Berks Co.
http://home.epix.net/~hawkmtn/home.asp
5027 Pottsville Pk., Reading, PA 19605
610-926-3406
PA Dutch Council - Serving Lancaster Co.
http://www.padutchbsa.org
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
1-888-427-2616
Camp Adahi
http://www.campfireadahi.org
Provides a unique outdoor summer experience for children age 5 - 18 in day
& resident camp programs. Weekly activities include canoeing, hiking,
swimming, crafts, ranger/nature programs. ($, B, L)
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-856-7250
Camp Dragonfly
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/body.cfm?id=693
Weekend bereavement camp for kids age 6 - 12 attempting to cope with the
death of a family member whether from illness, accident, homicide or suicide.
(F, B)
Camp Swatara and Camp Halifax
800-222-5236
Camp Fire USA - Adahi Council
http://www.campfireadahi.org
Building caring, confident youth and future leaders through programs including
Camp Fire USA club, self-reliance courses taught in local schools, camping
and after-school centers. (B, L)
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-856-7250
Center for Pediatric Therapy
Serving children through occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling,
behavioral and family support, social communication and handwriting skills
programs, tutoring and parent education. ($, G, B)
9 Bristol Court, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-670-8600
Center for the Arts
http://www.readingpal.org
Programs include the PAL Drill Team, guitar classes, dance classes, as well
as visual arts classes and chorus, running during their afterschool program
and free to PAL members. (B)
PAL, 325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Child Find of America, Inc.
http://www.childfindofamerica.org
Locates missing children through active investigation, prevents child abduction
through education and resolves incidents of parental abduction with mediation
in custody disputes. (F, B, L, H)
243 Main St., P.O.B. 277, New Paltz, NY 12561
800-I-AM-LOST · 800-A-WAY-OUT
Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
Child advocacy organization offering newsletters, publications and action alerts
on all children's issues. (F, B, L, H)
25 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-628-8787
24-hr Info line: 202-662-3678
Christ's Home for Children
http://www.christshomeforchildren.org
Residential care for children and youth who are the victims of abuse or
neglect in the home, specializing in the placement of sibling groups between
the ages of 3 - 12. (F, SS, B, L, A)
800 N. York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 (B)
215-956-1882
P.O. Box 308, 3182 Lincoln Hwy. E, Paradise, PA 17562
717-687-6072
Club Girls
http://professional.adampages.com/ywca/
Summer program for adolescent girls ages 11 - 14, emphasizing building self-esteem
and self-awareness. (F, L)
YWCA, 110 N. Lime St. Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-1735
Columbia Area Youth Services
Mentoring youth with homework, job skills, life skills, plus youth &
adult counseling and the "Cuppa J" coffee house open 7 - 10 pm
the 2nd & 4th Sat. monthly. (F, L, D)
17 N. 4th St. Columbia, PA 17512
717-681-0090
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
http://www.uwberks.org
Volunteers monitoring and advocating for the court needs of abused and neglected
children, with training provided for volunteers. Classes run several times
throughout the year. (F, B, D)
P.O. Box 702, Reading, PA 19603
610-685-4566
Earthrise Enterprises, Inc.
Working with youth who are under the supervision of the juvenile court to
help make them more employable so that they can obtain employment in the
private sector.
633 Court St., 10th Fl., Reading, PA 19601
610-478-3208
Exceptional Children Services (ECS)
http://www.iu13.org
Providing support services to students with special needs, including
audiological, vision/hearing impaired, extended school year,
interpreting/translation, job training, orientation/mobility, speech, language,
occupational and physical therapy. (F, L)
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
1110 Enterprise Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-560-4692
Focus on Children Program
http://www.fslancaster.org
Seminar for parents and caregivers to address the needs/problems children
experience as a result of a custody action, held 2 Sat. a month. ($, L,
A)
Family Service
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA
717-397-5241
For Everyone After School Programs (L.I.F.E.)
http://www.caplanc.org/family_center.htm
Providing after school academics and enrichment activities for students
to improve school performance, behavior and offer greater expectations for
the future. (L)
Lancaster Family Center
601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17608
717-431-1027
Future Generations
http://www.dainfo.org
This after-school program for at-risk children offers mentoring, tutoring
and experiential education primarily for students in the school district
of Lancaster. (F, L)
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-299-2831
Girl Power
http://www.ywcalancaster.org
Easing the transition between elementary and middle school for 6 8th
grade girls, focusing on self-esteem, diversity, communication, problem
solving, healthy relationships, sexuality & community involvement. (F,
L)
YWCA, 110 N. Lime St. Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-1735
Girl Scouts Great Valley Council
http://www.girlscouts-greatvalley.org
Girl Scouting offers girls the opportunity to discover the fun, friendship
and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided
by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong. ($, B, D, M)
2633 Moravian Ave., Allentown, PA 18103
610-791-2411 Ext. 230 or 610-678-1040 (Berks)
1-888-664-9770
Green Circle/Hate Doesn't Just Happen Programs
http://www.rbhrc.org
Group presentations that help school-age children to adults develop a positive
self-concept and grow in their appreciation and respect for human differences,
teaching tolerance, respect and cooperation. (F, B, M)
Reading-Berks Human Relations Council
645 Penn St., 2nd Fl., Reading, PA 19601
610-375-8852
HEARTS
http://www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Afterschool program offered at both Boyertown Junior High East & West
with activities that include homework, computer and math help plus enrichment
activities. (F, D)
2020 Big Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525
610-468-7792
Kids Against Pressure
http://www.communitypreventionpartnership.org/kids_against_pressure.htm
The Kids Against Pressure (KAP) program is an after-school program geared
for Latino Students in grades 1-5 and is held weekly throughout the school
year from 3:15 4:30 pm Monday Friday located at various Reading
School District Elementary Schools. Contact: Eliana Serrano, Program Coordinator
(610) 376-6988
KidsPeace National Centers
http://www.kidspeace.org
Mental health day treatment facility serving children and adolescents age
6 - 18. Services include counseling, medication management, education and
in-home services. ($, I, B, A)
8th Ave. & Hay Rd., Temple, PA 19560
610-929-4670
LaAcademia Partnership Charter School
Serving 6 - 12th grades, high-risk youth through integration of academic
instruction in small 15:1 classes integrated with career pathway instruction/exploration
plus a mentoring program. (B, L, A, M)
30 N. Ann St., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-295-7763
Lancaster Co. Children & Youth Agency
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us
Child welfare services, child abuse and neglect investigation in-home services,
foster care, adoption, parent education services. (L)
900 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-7925
Lancaster Teen Haven
Faith-based after-school programming providing tutoring, activities, crafts,
cooking, journalism and more geared to the needs of specific grade groups,
plus a summer camp program. (F, L, A)
P.O. Box 7444, Lancaster, PA 19602
717-392-1995
"Love for Children" Program
One-week summer camping experience for inner-city children offers singing,
crafts, games, swimming, outdoor activities & lunch at different Reading
Lutheran Church locations every week.
West Berks Mission District
1015 Windsor St., Reading, PA 19604
610-375-8303
The Mix at Arbor Place
http://www.arborplace.org
Providing Christian-based programs for teens including a Friday evening
nightclub, martial arts training, drama, computer, DJ, and millionaire's
investment clubs. (F, A)
520 North St., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-1523
Multicultural & Literacy Institute
http://www.literacyinstitute.org
Offering programs in youth literacy, mentoring, family literacy, computer
literacy and ESL & GED preparations. Volunteer tutors are needed. (F,
B, D,M)
1318 Pike St., P.O. Box 13261, Reading, PA 19612
610-376-6996 0r 610-372-0959
Oasis Youth Services - Manheim Center
Working to develop one-on-one relationships with teenagers, helping them
to grow socially, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually, and to become
productive members of society. (F, L, D)
113 Railroad Ave., Manheim, PA 17545
717-664-2990
Olivet Boys & Girls Club
http://www.olivetbgc.org
Programs offered at 11 locations: Character & leadership development,
education & career development, health & life skills, the arts,
sports, fitness & recreation. (F, $, SS, B, D, M)
1161 Pershing Blvd., Reading, PA 19611
610-373-1314
PA Partnerships for Children
http://www.papartnerships.org
Focusing on health, early education and well-being, this statewide research,
resource and advocacy center for children promotes public policies that benefit
children's well-being. (B, L)
20 N. Market Sq., Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA 17101
800-257-2030
Pennsylvania Tar Wars
http://www.tarwars.org
National pro-health education program and poster contest that discourages
tobacco use among our nation's youth, targeting 4th and 5th grade students.
(F, B, L)
2704 Commerce Dr., Suite A, Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-564-5365
Police Athletic League
http://www.readingpal.org
Providing education, sports & recreation, mentoring and visual and performing
arts programs for children age 6 - 17, for an annual membership of $10.(B)
325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Pregnant/Parenting Teen Program
http://www.boyertownymca.org
Providing pregnant and parenting teens childcare, supervision and parenting
skills so that they can stay in school. (F, B)
Boyertown YMCA
301 W. Spring St., Boyertown, PA 19512
610-369-9622
Rainbow's End Youth Services
Christian-based youth center open to kids 11 - 18 offering a variety of
fun recreational activities in a non-threatening atmosphere, plus mentoring
and a new homework club. (F, L)
105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552
717-653-9511
Rites of Passage Program
Program for middle school students designed to instill in them the cultural
traditions of the African-American community and to help prepare them for
adulthood. (F, L)
Bright Side Baptist Church
215 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603-5341
717-295-9431
Safe Sitter
http://www.safesitter.org
Teaching adolescent babysitters how to handle crisis and nurture and guide
young children while their parents are away. ($, L, A)
832 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-239-1193
The Second Mile
http://www.thesecondmile.org
Offering foster family activities, mentoring programs, summer camps and
grants which may be accessed through professionals (school counselors, child
& youth services workers, etc.) working with children, youth and families.
(B, L)
3607 Rosemont Ave., Suite 501, Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-763-4614
Second Street Learning Center
http://www.RBES.org
State-licensed, 24-hr, 7 days/week childcare services for age 6 wks. - 13
yrs. Transportation provided to and from Reading Public schools at no additional
cost. ($, SS, B, A, M)
430 N. 2nd St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-4696 Ext.242
South Mountain YMCA
http://www.smymca.org
Day camp and resident camp summer programs serving boys and girls age 5
- 15. ($, B, L)
P.O. Box 147, Wernersville, PA 19565
610-670-2267
Summer Day Camp
http://www.readingpal.org
Providing 8 weeks of safe summer recreational and educational activities
for children ages 4 - 12. Campers go on a field trip every Fri. that relates
to that week's theme. (B)
PAL, 325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Summer Solutions
http://www.summersolutions.com
Advisors offer guidance in matching 6 to 18 year-olds with a summer overnight
camp or program, whether it is academic, traditional, community service
or travel. (F, B, L, H)
800-729-7090
Summer Theater Camp
http://www.readingpal.org
Intensive 9-week camp where students age 11 - 16 put together a theatrical
production with professional drama, music and dance instructions, concluding
in a community performance. (B)
PAL, 325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Teen Center
http://www.readingpal.org
Providing a positive, safe and healthy environment for teen members age
13 - 18 to develop, offering activity planning, recreation, computing, volunteer
& team building and individual development. (B)
PAL Center for the Arts
325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Teen Challenge Training Center
http://www.teenchallenge.com/rehrersburg
Teaching young people how to live lives free from substance abuse through
seminars, assemblies, PTA training, plus a 12-month non-hospital residence
program. (F, $, F, B, L, A, D)
33 Teen Challenge Rd., Rehrersburg, PA 19550
717-933-4181
Together Laughing and Crying (TLC)
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org
Bereavement support group where kids age 6 - 12 meet other children who
have similar losses, express thoughts and feelings through play/creative
activities, address fears and anxieties. Held spring/fall at various locations.
(G, B)
800-222-5236
T.R.A.C.K. - Teens Responding to Adult Caring and Kindness
http://www.ephrata.com/track2/Track/Track-Home.htm
Teaching youth how to make healthy, responsible life choices through mentoring
programs linked with local community service, plus tutoring and teen-operated
gift shop & catering service. (F, L, A)
47-B E. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
717-738-7225
YMCA Camp Shand
http://www.lancasterymca.org
Helping families in need with scholarships for summer day and resident camp
programs, plus volunteer weekends, service learning, team-building, self-esteem
and awareness groups. ($, SS, L, A)
572 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-7474 ext. 104
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