YOUTH SERVICES


ACTIVITIES

BAYLISS PUBLIC LIBRARY


541 Library Dr.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
632-9331
HOURS: Public Library
Tues, Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Weds, Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FEE: The library provides a free library card to residents who have current identification with a local address.
SERVICES:
Career Information  Books Interlibrary Loans  Newspapers
Large Print Books  Pamphlets Microfilm Reader  Magazines
Telephone Books  Records Reference Service  Xerox
Meeting Room  Video Cassettes Film Service Children’s Programming

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS


406 Ashmun, Suite 200
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-5188
Email Address: bbbsssm@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.bbbsssm.com
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FEE: None
ELIGIBILITY:Helps provide positive & Measurable growth through mentoring for youth ages 5 to 16 (primarily but not limited to single-parent homes) while helping to build self-esteem, development of character, and improved relationships & preformance at home, in school, and throughout the community, using carefully screened and trained vlounteers as mentors. We take referals from parents, school personnel, and other youth based professional.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA


Hiawatha Council 261
2210 U.S. 41 S. Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 249-1461
ELIGIBILITY: All boys 6-16.  Tiger Cubs for 1st grade boys.  Cub Scouts for boys in grades 2-5, Boy Scouts for boys 11-18.  The Specialty Exploring Program is a co-ed program for teens 15-20 that share a mutual life interest.

BOY & GIRLS CLUB OF BAY MILLS


12099 West Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI
(906) 248-3241 ext 3116 (Ken Hopper)
Hours: 3:30-7:30 M-F, occasional weekend hours and 12:00 to 5:00 in the Summer
ELIGIBILITY: Drop in center for ages 5 to 18

BOY & GIRLS CLUB OF Sault Ste. Marie


415 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 253-9455
Hours: 3:00-7:00 M-F, 8:00 to 5:30 in the Summer
ELIGIBILITY: Drop in center for ages 6 to 18

GIRL SCOUTSOF PENINSULA WATERS


400 Spruce
Ishpeming, MI 49849
1-800-562-9787
8:00 - 4:00 M - TH, 8:00 - 12:00 F
ELIGIBILITY: Girls ages 5-18
SERVICES: Four programs: deepening self awareness, relating to others, developing values and contributing to society; activities which explore the worlds of people, arts, today and tomorrow, well being, and out of doors, planning, carrying out and evaluation of activities that are fun, personally fulfilling and educational.

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY NORRIS CENTER-RECREATION


650 W. Easterday
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
635-2602
HOURS: Vary according to the activity schedule. Call for times.
SERVICES: Open Swimming, Weight Room, Ice Skating, Dance Room, Learn to Swim Programs, Hockey and Basketball tickets, Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp,and Hockey Camp may require membership. Open for Sault Tribe Members.

MSU EXTENSION/CHIPPEWA COUNTY


300 Court
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-6368
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
Closed from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
FEE: Some bulletins have a charge
ELIGIBILITY: All service are open to all without regard to race, religion, color, age, national origin, sex or handicap.
SERVICES: Information and programs on food and nutrition, resource management, agriculture, human development, leadership training, forestry, tourism and sea grant  issues.  4-H Youth Programs are offered for youth through 19 years of age, involving teaching of projects in any area of interest.

PUBLIC POOL-CONSOLIATED COMMUNITY SCHOOL


Rudyard, MI  49780
478-7665

SALVATION ARMY


132 W. Spruce Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-6521
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Social Services 1-3 p.m. Church Services 11 am Sundays and Church School 10 am Sunday

SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (Youth Education and Activities; Tribal Youth Council)


Big Bear Arena
Two Ice Circle
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-7010
FEE: None
SERVICES: Computer labs, homework assistance, media and art labs, chill out and game time and special youth projects.

SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (Chi Mukwa Community Recreational Center)


Two Ice Circle
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-7465
SERVICES: Wide variety of programs and activities for the youth.

    Chi Nodin Running Club-10 week summer program.
    Sumer Recreation Program, dance program, fitness classes,
    open basketball and volleyball,Learn to Skate, Teen All Night
    Lock Ins, Remote Car Races,Little Bear Saturday Club,
    Hockey Leagues, Karate Competitions and many more activities
    And programs.

SAULT TRIBE CULTURAL DIVISION-YOUTH CULTURE CAMP


206 Greenough
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-7494
Various theme camps Thurs-Sunday throughout the year at the Sugar Island Camp

UPWARD BOUND - L.S.S.U.


650 West Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-2590
FEE: None
ELIGLIBILITY: Students are eligible to enter the Upward Bound program after they have completed the 8th grade but not entered 12th grade; are between the ages of 13 and 18; if neither residential parent has completed a four year degree; have potential for post-secondary education.  Two-thirds of the students must also meet the low-income guidelines.
SERVICES: Target high schools - Sault Ste. Marie, Rudyard, Pickford, Brimley, Cedarville, and St. Ignace. This is a year round program including a six week summer residential component and a nine month academic year follow up conducted at area high schools and on the LSSU campus.  Services include tutoring, study skills development, career and personal counseling, academic advising, basic skills development, post secondary preparation and counseling.

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