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                     CWAH Programs & Workshops

 
 The Institute for the Advancement of Jazz 
     Study & Performance Program
   (Fall Session Mid- Sept-Dec)   &  (Spring Session- Jan- May)
 
This unique youth music program for youth [6th- 12] grades; Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced. 
Students have an opportunity to participate in one-on-one musical instrument class with some
of the most gifted musicians and professional musicians, performers, and educators. 
 
                    
                   
                      
 
Please click here for an application:Jazz Music Program Student Application.doc
 
Please click here for more information about the Jazz Music Program: Youth Jazz Music Program Informational Page.doc
  
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         Summer Student Enrichment Program &
               "Show Me Series"
 (Student Educational/Development Classes & Historic Travel Program)
                                                          
           (Classes Held: Mid June-  End of July/  &  Student Trip in Early Aug)
 
                        
    
  
 
This Student Enrichement Program offers students an opportunity have fun 
while they learn a new skill in various classes, such as: (Adventurous 
 Reading, Art,
Boxing for Youth, Chess, Computer Basics, Nutritional Cooking, Dance,
African Drumming, Music, etc.)
 
This program includes a Show-Me-Series trip, which is only for those students who have
sucseefully attended and participated in the program.
Students are invited (accompanied with their parent/guardian) to go on
a Historic Out-of State Trip that is educational and fun. 
 Past trips have included: Little Rock, Springfield, Memphis,
Chicago, Kansas City, and Atlanta. 
                          
Please click here for a Student Enrichment
Program Application:
2010 Student Enrichment Program Application.doc
 
Please click here for more information about the 2010 Student Enrichment Program: 
 
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           Parent Opportunity Program for Adults
        (POP Educational & Developmental Program for Adults) 

          
 
  
This year program consists of classes designed for parents living in St. Louis City.
POP can assist and enrich in 3 areas of life: academic & educational/
 nutritional & fitness/ parenting & life skills. 

Parents who attend classes continuously and participate become
a client of Community Women 
are eligible to receive our
family support services
: (food pantry, clothing boutique, and warehouse of household items). 

                                                       Classes Include
                                                        GED Classes
                                       Group Therapy       Job Readiness
                                    Jewelry Making        Nutrition Education
                                   Computer Training    Fitness Training
 
Please Click here for a 2010 Fall Parent Opportuntiy Program Schedule:2010 Fall POP Schedule of Classes.doc
 
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Transitional Housing Program for Adults
        (Home Ownership Responsibility Assistance Program)
 
The CWAH Transitional Housing Program is designed to assist parents
who are renting into responsible hone ownership. 
The two year period is used to for tenants to save and
attend home ownership workshops to better prepare & educate
the tenant for responsible home ownership. 

Certain rules and qualification are required to participate in this program.

To find out if you qualify and more about this program,
please click here for more information: 
2010 CWAH Transitional Housing Program Details.doc 
 
Please click here for the CWAH Transitional Housing Application: Transitional Housing Application.doc
 
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 Health & Wellness Workshop for Adults & Youth   
 
(in partnership with Lutheran Family & Children Services)
                          (
Held in June)
 
    
 
This workshop is designed for individuals who want to learn more and live a more healthy lifestyle.
No Application needed, simply attend on the date of the workshop.

 For Youth & Adults

  • Hear common barriers to fitness training, & conditioning,
  • Explore the physical and psychological benefits of exercise and nutrition
  • Work -out and get demonstrations on different types of cardiovascular exercises
  • Learn how to easily incorporate exercise into your everyday life
  • Receive handouts including training plans & indicators for good health
  • Hear statistics and facts on walking, running/jogging & aerobic exercise
  • Participate in group discussion just for Adults & Youth about important issues teens & parent face today.
  • Participate in our “Ask the Expert(s)” sessions before/after the workshop for one to one advice
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   Youth Violence Prevention Summit 
  (in collaboration with Lutheran Family & Children Services)
 
                    (Held in April)

 This workshop is designed to educate youth and parents on the importance of prevention non-violence before it starts.

The work shop includes:

  • Violence Prevention Introduction/Discussion
  • Guest Speaker (expert on the dangers of youth violence and what can be done to)
  • Keep It Real- Group Discussion for Guys Only
  • Self-Esteem – Group Discussion for Girls Only)
  • Avoid the Parent Trap ( Parent/Guardian Only)

No Application needed, simply attend on the date of the workshop.