EXTRA-CURRICULAR
CARBON COUNTY ARTS GUILD
WHO
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All youth in the community.
WHAT
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Focus on a variety of educational and exhibition opportunities for all ages and for all artists by providing venues for art shows, with an emphasis on art appreciation and youth art education.
Specifics:
Youth Art Camps – only during summer months
Art Education Outreach – during the school year and reaching rural schools
Annual Student Art Show – During April & May
Missoula Children’s Theatre – annual opportunity for students to audition and perform.
WHERE
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11 8th St W
Red Lodge MT, 59068
406-446-1370
FUTURE OF MONTANA VOLUNTEER CORPS
WHO
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High school students
WHAT
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The Corps creates opportunities for high school students to volunteer with local non-profits. The Corps matches the needs of the volunteer with non-profit groups which require assistance and tracks the volunteer service for school credit, improved job opportunities and, letters of recommendation.
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S., Red Lodge, MT 59068
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(406)-446-2820
CARBON COUNTY 4-H
WHO
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Anyone
WHAT
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4-H offers more than 100 different projects and learning experiences that will engage you actively while you’re having fun.
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4-H projects rely on trained adult volunteers who work with you as a partner and resource for your own learning. From learning how to cook or sew, to raising an animal or camping, and everything in between, 4-H offers youth a wide range of choices and opportunities.
WHERE
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MSU Carbon County Extension Office, 128 Main St., Joliet, MT 59041
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(406)-962-3522
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CARBON COUNTY
WHO
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All youths 6-18 years of age.
COST
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School Year Membership - $100
- Summer Membership - $50
- Financial Assistance available
WHAT
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Provide a safe, fun environment for children after school with enrichment programs: health and life skills, education and career, character and leadership, the arts, and sports and fitness.
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The Club offers a safe place with trained staff for kids to hang out outside of school. We run a variety of programs and activities ranging from art projects to STEAM, to Gym Games to academic assistance. Keep an eye out for Teen Night information - these special programs are for kids 6th grade and up, and happen periodically throughout the school year.
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The Club organizes summer camps and partners with other organizations to increase diversity of programs.
WHERE
WHO
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Grades K-12
COST
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Varies by season and league
WHAT
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Spring League
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Fall Recreation League
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Summer Camps
WHERE
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PO Box 2167, Red Lodge, MT 59068
RED LODGE YOUTH SOCCER
ROBERTS YOUTH SOCCER
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WHO
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High school students ages 16-18 years old
WHAT
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This program strengthens our incoming workforce through summer paid internships. An internship provides the opportunity for youth to observe and gain hands-on experience in how business and industry work. The format for the internships is 10 weeks and the interns works for 20 hours a week, receiving a $2,000 stipend. Interns are paired up with a mentor that works in a career pathway that they have an interest in.
WHEN
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Summer (June-August)
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-2820
POWER UP SPEAK OUT!
WHO
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Educators and students.
WHAT
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Provides educators with a curriculum that is well designed, easy to implement and aligns with state curriculum content standards and mandates, and gives young people the tools and critical thinking skills they need to learn how to have healthy relationships and prevent bullying, harassment and violence.
WHERE
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1119 South Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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(406)-446-2820
BEARTOOTH BILLINGS CLINIC CHILDREN'S CENTER
WHO
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All families.
WHAT
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Open to all families in the Red Lodge area with children ages 2 through 3rd grade, offering childcare, early childhood education, and after-school programs.
WHERE
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114 N Villard Ave N., Red Lodge, MT 59068
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406-446-1919
WHEN
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Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
MOUNTAIN BLUEBELLS PRESCHOOL
WHO
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All families
WHAT
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State licensed, Waldorf inspired Preschool & Nursery Care for children ages 3 months up to 7 years old
WHEN
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School year & summer programs, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm, Full & Half day options available
WHERE
SUPPORT
GIRLS IN MOTION FUND
WHO
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This fund will support girls pursuing their athletic passions.
WHAT
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The Girls in Motion Fund is intended to support girls under 18 years old, in pursuing their athletic passions, regardless of financial background or ability level.
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-2820
EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
WHO
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Working families with children ages 0-8.
WHAT
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The Early Childhood Development Fund supports early learning and quality care for children in the Red Lodge area, ensuring that our kids are academically, socially, and psychologically ready to enter Kindergarten.
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-2820
COMPUTERS FOR CARBON COUNTY KIDS
WHO
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Any student, K-12, that does not have a computer in their household.
WHAT
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The Bank of Bridger and the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation are working together to assist kids who don’t have sufficient computer access in their homes. The Bank of Bridger has graciously donated recycled computers (in good working order) to the Foundation, with the idea of “rehoming” these computers to kids and their families who could benefit by having a computer in their homes.
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S
Red Lodge, MT 59068
406-446-2820 -
Contact: danielle@rlacf.org for an application.
HRDC
WHO
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Varies with program. Must be economically disadvantaged according to federal/state guidelines.
WHAT
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Alternative education
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LIEAP
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Weatherization
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WoRC (Work Readiness Component)
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Assets for Independence
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Harmony House Transitional Living Program
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Family Economic Security Savings Program
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Scholarship Program
WHERE
YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUND
WHO
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Families with children wanting to participate in activities
WHAT
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The Youth Enrichment Fund provides money to families to help their children take part in activities throughout the year such as dance classes, swimming or sports. Money is granted to a family to pay part of an expense related to the enrichment and development of a child.
WHERE
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122 Hauser Avenue S., Red Lodge, MT 59068
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(406)-446-2820
BEST BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP
WHO
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Recipients of the scholarship are working low-income families, working care takers, TANF recipients, disabled parents, foster or guardianship families, and parents in high school, college or pursuing a GED may apply for the Best Beginnings Scholarship.
COST
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Co-payments based on sliding scale.
WHAT
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Program to assist eligible low-income parents who are attending school and/or working to afford quality child care for young children.
WHERE
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111 N. Jackson Arcade Building, 5th Floor, Helena, MT 59620