Offers a range of information from basic money and financial management principles, to entrepreneurial services, asset protection and financial inclusion for youth and immigrants. All programs are offered in English and Spanish, contact us for upcoming workshops or events.

For more information contact Veronica Sanders at [email protected] or Sagrario Ortega at [email protected].

Mi Carrera is a program for young women in middle and high school. The program addresses the importance of decision making to develop positive relationships and influence career planning. Mi Carrera motivates self-discovery and a means toward a better life that includes higher education, employment, and self-sufficiency.

Classes are held weekly at participating middle and high schools in the San Antonio Area. The classes promote self-awareness and character development, career exploration, job readiness skills, and financial literacy. All girls are encouraged to grow together and learn from one another by volunteering in the community, attending college campus visits and family events.

Mi Carrera addresses a number of topics such as:

• Body Image
• Communication
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Relationships
• Goal Setting
• Career Options
• Cultural Awareness

Middle and high school women.

PYD provides organized sports activities for children 4-12 years of age. Children benefit strongly when they participate in physical activities that are fun, safe, and that foster a sense of self-worth and belonging. The PYD program offers sports leagues and water training, through which boys and girls can develop self-awareness, improve fitness and increase their development of interpersonal skills. With the use of Character Counts curriculum, PYD emphasizes the life lessons that one can learn from participation in a team situation. PYD brings families together, as children learn, develop self-confidence and participate in sports activities.

Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball

Children 4-12 years of age.

TVP brings together a diverse group of youth ages 13-19 to volunteer in the community. TVP helps teens increase their potential employability through volunteer experience. TVP offers volunteer experiences, related career information, and guidance regarding opportunities for higher education. TVP youth learn communication skills, goal setting and problem-solving.

Teens 13-19 years of age.

The YWCA Olga Madrid Center is a multi-purpose center that is the literal hub of the community, reaching multiple generations in the same families. The Center reflects the community's culture and offers essential services with dignity and respect.

The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches.

Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion.

Individual, group, and family counseling for:

• Youth 12-19 (Submit child's information, not parents)
• Veterans
• Seniors 65+

(No adult counseling services are available at this time)

• Telehealth available
• Se habla Español
• Counselors are available by appointment only

We also offer support groups, workshops, seminars, and special events designed to help people learn more about mental health and develop effective coping strategies.

Free

The YMCA is more than a gym. When you join the YMCA, you belong to a place where:

• parents find a safe, positive environment for children;
• families spend quality time together;
• children and teens learn what they can achieve;
• adults connect with friends and learn how to live healthier lives;
• communities thrive because neighbors support each other and give back;
• and we all build relationships that further our sense of belonging.

Click here to learn about everything that is provided at this location.

Click here to learn about Excel After the Bell, the YMCA's after-school program for children and teens.

Membership is open to the entire community—regardless of age, income, or fitness level.

Membership includes access to all Greater San Antonio YMCA's.

Click here for membership information.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Graebner Elementary.

The Burleson Center is home to the Special Education 18+ Program. The program is designed to meet the unique needs of students who have graduated from high school and continue to require instruction in employment, education/training, and/or independent living. Students may receive instruction in the community and/or in one or more of the businesses located in the facility.

We believe all individuals deserve daily opportunities to maximize their potential and learn skills that promote independence in their community. 

We provide community integration, employment training, education, independent living skills, recreational, and social skills, and other meaningful and productive activities in various settings.

18+ program

Post-Secondary Offerings:

• Transition Services
• Focus on Employment
• Independent Living Skills
• Education/Training
• Transportation Training
• Agency Linkage for Adult Services
• Hands-On Learning Environment

On-Campus Job Sites:

• The Burleson Cafe
• Does Calles Bike Shop
• Cordelia Special-Tees
• Edgewood Inspiration Gardens
• Burleson Boutique and Warehouse
• Front Office Training

Click here for a brochure

Free breakfast and lunch served to all students

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Kelly Elementary.

What we screen for:

• HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
• DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY
• AORTIC ROOT ANEURYSM
• LONG QT SYNDROME
• WOLFF-PARKINSON-WHITE (WPW) SYNDROME

This Is How We Do It:

During each screening, we perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) on every student and if necessary an echocardiogram (ECHO). Screenings are administered by certified ECHO sonographers and ECG technicians. These simple, non-invasive tests allow skilled cardiologists to evaluate the structure and electrical activity of the heart to identify students who might be at risk of a cardiac event. Upon review, any teenager having an abnormal screen may be offered the opportunity to undergo a more thorough evaluation so that a plan for care can be established. We assure each teenager’s confidentiality, privacy and individual modesty is respected throughout all aspects of the screening.

Ages: 14 -18

Click here for the latest updates on the next free heart screening event.

Click here for the release waiver.

Free.

Our BIPOC program is for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18 and friends that identify as BIPOC.  This weekly meeting helps our youth be able to talk about issues that affect them in different ways and how to learn more about ways to help others support their causes.

These meetings are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Woodlawn Pointe.

Youth ages 12-18 that identify as BIPOC can now join in on the conversations in our BIPOC Discord Chat Server. Before joining in, please sign up here and our Chat server will be sent to you.

Ages 12-18.

Chat with Friends. Share Memes. Promote Your Art!

Every Friday Night from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM we have a special program to welcome youth to chat with friends, share your creative side by showing your art, memes, and meet new people. This is for ages 12 - 18 years of age and is monitored by our Youth Facilitator and secure. Youth must sign off on our Discord Online Code of Conduct policy. This Discord Server for youth is available 7 days a week from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Interested youth in signing up must fill out the Contact Form and the discord link will be sent to you vie email or text.

We are proud to partner with the YMCA of greater San Antonio to offer additional programming nights.

LGBTQ youth, 12-18 years old.

Fiesta Youth YA (Young Adults) Meetings are held every Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Woodlawn Pointe Community Center.

This support program will help LGBTQ+ adults and allies come together to talk about the transition to adulthood, life events, community, health and so much more.

Our young adult program is for LGBTQ+ adults ages 18-22.

Our youth meetings were created to provide a safe, non-judgmental, affirming place for all LGBTQ youth. Every Tuesday, our youth meet at Woodlawn Pointe to meet new friends, participate in fun games and activities (field trips, too!), and join in on group discussions.

LGBTQ youth, 12-18 years old.

To offer youth sports and recreation programs emphasizing friendly competition through good sportsmanship "modeled" by adult participants. To invite all participants, Catholic and otherwise, youth and adults, to share in the life of their church and faith community.

Contact Bill Cleary at [email protected] for more information.

Grades 6-8:

Our Heart & Sole middle school program meets the unique needs of girls of all abilities in 6th-8th grade. The program considers the whole person - body, brain, heart, spirit and social connection. Heart & Sole offers an inclusive place of belonging, where girls feel supported and inspired to explore their emotions, cultivate empathy and strengthen their physical and emotional health. At the end of the season, all program participants complete a 5K.

Building industry professionals and educators help high school students learn more about potential careers in architecture, engineering, and construction.

During the program, students work in teams under the mentorship of experienced professionals, who guide them through projects that meet real industry requirements. The result is an opportunity to gain practical insight into what building industry professionals do to transform their ideas from an initial concept into a finished building.

Students also visit professional firms, attend College Night at the University of Texas at San Antonio CACP, and attend lectures on industry topics.

At the conclusion of the program year, students present their design solutions and receive feedback from local industry leaders.

In addition, every qualified senior who goes on to university study in a building industry-related field is eligible for a local scholarship.

Call or email if you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities, and rewards for yourself.

Free.

The City of San Antonio provides scholarship assistance through the San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) at participating colleges and universities.

The San Antonio Education Partnership (SAEP) offers the SAEP Scholarship to students at 36 SAEP partner high schools. Road to Success (R2S) College Access and Success Advisors at each high school will guide students to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Sign the Student Commitment to College form
• Graduate with an overall 95% attendance rate
• Graduate with an overall 80% grade average
• Graduate from a participating high school
• Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or TASFA required)
• Enroll full-time at a participating college or university

Click here to request an advising session.

Scholarship Awards:

• Community College - $600/semester
• Public University - $850/semester
• Private University - $1500/semester

Click here for the full list of participating colleges.

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Highlands High School.

Our Summer Meals For Kids campaign aims to fill the summer meal gap by providing no-cost nutritious meals, groceries, and snacks for children over the summer. When kids eat great, they can play great!

Kids 18 and under are eligible to access no-cost summer meals from any of the Summer Meal sites.

Children do not need to be enrolled in a specific San Antonio Food Bank program to receive a meal.

Take a book or leave a book! The library is located at the front entrance to the church and is available to all.

Free.

Texas ACE 21st Century, provided through Harlandale ISD, is a Texas Education Agency (TEA) grant-funded program that provides after-school academic support, college & workforce readiness, and family engagement opportunities for students who qualify (Kinder - 8th grade). ACE provides expanded learning opportunities for students and their families and offers innovative, hands-on activities that reinforce and align with the students’ regular academic curriculum. ACE strives to improve students’ academic performance, school day attendance, college & career readiness, and promotion rates.

Kinder-8th Grade.

This Program Is Free to Families.

Elementary, Middle, and High School (3-21 years old)

The Day Treatment Program at One for Autism Academy offers structured, facility based educational and behavioral instruction to children ages 3-21 years old. This is a full day program that employs techniques of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to address the specific needs of each child, whether in the areas of language, social skills, academics, and functional living skills. We employ special education certified teachers, the teachers are highly trained in behavior analysis and employ educational techniques based on their continued staff development with our curriculum specialists.

One For Autism Academy academic services emphasize:

• Coursework that meets district and state curriculum standards
• Small classrooms with low student-to-staff ratios
• Functional academics that relate to independent living skills
• The opportunity to earn credits toward a high school diploma, when possible

One for Autism Academy provides these services by tailoring each student's academic services plan to his or her unique needs through academic assessments, Individual Education Programs (IEP), incidental teaching and Direct Instruction.

Click here for more information or fill out a Student Application.

Transition Education:

OFA incorporates transition education when developing IEP’s for all transition-age students, generally 16 and older. Transition education helps each student set post-school goals and work toward individual career and life goals.

Vocational Services:

At age 14, students begin preparing for independent living by working with teachers/coaches to identify strengths and vocational interests. One for Autism helps students prepare for independence in both their personal and work lives by providing on-site training as well as community integrated vocational programs. Through relationships with local businesses and organizations, One For Autism provides students with opportunities to work and gain on-site experience working with skilled, special needs students.

Workability Program:

One For Autism Academy provides eligible students with access to the Workability program services, including vocational assessments, career counseling and guidance, and career exploration activities. Through the program, students who are identified for paid work training learn skills related to resume writing, interviewing, and finding and keeping a job. They also receive on-site training and supervision from professional job coaches and teachers.

Life Skills Training:

One for Autism Academy places a strong emphasis on teaching students the necessary life skills to work, socialize, remain safe, care for their personal needs and lead the most independent lives possible. Relying on the methods of behavior analysis, One For Autism Academy focuses on the most effective strategies for teaching skills to each student’s optimal level of independence. These strategies include shaping, chaining, discrete trial and naturalistic teaching procedures.

We help students gain self-confidence and greater independence by working closely with families and schools to find approaches that work for students.

Daily living skills are an important part of each’s student’s education. As part of our daily living skills curriculum students learn about:

• Time management
• Personal hygiene
• Food preparation
• Personal finance and money management
• Transportation solutions
• Household management
• Responsible decision-making
• Civic responsibility
• Personal organization
• Recreation and leisure skills.

We are a fun, competitive summer swim team for kids ages 4-18 years old. Whether your child is a novice or advanced swimmer, they will gain confidence and stroke knowledge with the Alamo Heights Pool Sharks.

We usually have practice daily during the week beginning around Memorial Day.

There will be multiple practice sessions every day. All skill levels will be offered at every practice.

Practices are typically held in the morning with the first practice session starting around 7:00 AM.

Most meets are on Saturdays and are fun for the whole family.

Private Swim Lesson registration is available by phone only.

When you call provide:

• Child’s Age
• Gender
• Skill level

Check here for more details.

Private Lessons: 16 months and older (adult lessons are available by appointment)

Semi-Private Lessons: Ages 4 Years and older (Adult lessons are available by appointment).

Private Lessons: $40/student for 30-minute lesson (for 16 months and older).

Semi-Private Lessons: $25/Student (2 students/lesson) for 30 minute lesson (for 4 years and older).

Communities In Schools programs surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community’s unique needs, is the basis for our success.

Basic Needs: A student cannot focus in the classroom if he or she is hungry, cold or tired, or cannot see the board. Site coordinators see to it that students' basic needs are met each day.

Enrichment: Our Site coordinators enroll students in a wide variety of after-school and summer programs, field trips and youth conferences to help them gain experience that is essential to meeting college and career goals.

Academic Assistance: Our site coordinators work hard to ensure that students have the resources to progress academically. From providing students with tutors to finding and creating quiet spaces where students can study, we do whatever it takes to create an optimal learning environment for our students.

Life Skills: Through one-on-one workshops, team building, and guest speakers, we work with students to develop social-emotional learning, character education, social skills building, and conflict resolution.

Behavioral Interventions: Many of our students face and overcome difficult obstacles in their lives. However, their survival skills aren’t always effective in the classroom or in the workplace. Our program teaches students positive ways to cope with anger, conflict resolution, and other strategies to keep them focused on school.

Family Engagement: Site coordinators connect families with counselors and social workers to make sure that home is a healthy, nurturing environment where a student can feel safe.

This program is for students at Gates Elementary.

A program of youth sports and recreation, emphasizing friendly competition, team spirit and individual achievement through good sportsmanship modeled after Christian values. It uses sports as an attraction to what Christ and the Catholic church can bring to their lives. All volunteers serve as Youth Ministers within the athletic framework.

Click here for registration and more information.