Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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Our Vision
Provide a safe and engaging environment where youth will reach their unlimited potential
Our Core Values
Safety
Belonging
Compassion
Excellence
Opportunity
We Are a Leader in Out-of-School Time Programming
High-Quality Programs
We are committed to providing relevant, engaging experiences that are safe and fun, lead to a sense of belonging, and develops the skills needed to achieve success in the 21st century.
High-Quality Staff
Through evidence-informed program models, staff practices, and organization systems, we are a leading youth development organization with skilled, caring professionals who understand where every kid is coming from and help them shape their path toward a great future.
Social-Emotional Learning
Every program is developed so youth can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our staff is trained to respond to and care for youth dealing with trauma or stress. We are committed to supporting youth through the process and helping them become more resilient over time.
Our Team
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Meet Karen
Karen Englert
Chief Executive OfficerAdministrative Office -
Meet Keryn
Keryn Shipman
Director of Resource DevelopmentAdministrative Office -
Meet Rick
Rick Daleen
Director of Club OperationsAdministrative Office -
Meet Dan
Dan Sheffield
Finance ControllerAdministrative Office -
Meet Sydney
Sydney Schader
Marketing & Brand ManagerAdministrative Office -
Meet Jeri
Jeri Breton
Program AdministratorAdministrative Office -
Meet Sarah
Sarah Knight
Grants & Development AssociateAdministrative Office -
Meet Amira
Amira Abuazza
Administrative AssistantAdministrative Office -
Meet Donnetta
Donnetta Jones
Unit DirectorSt. Charles Unit -
Meet Chuck
Chuck Alphin
Unit DirectorO'Fallon Unit -
Meet Kendyl
Kendyl Cuddihee
Unit CoordinatorO'Fallon Unit -
Meet Makaylah
Makaylah Wallace
Unit CoordinatorSt. Charles Unit -
Meet Megan
Megan Combrevis
Unit CoordinatorWright City Unit -
Meet Donnia
Donnia Shamp
Lead Youth Development ProfessionalWright City Unit
Sponsors
We are thankful for our annual partners and community supporters!