URBAN YOUTH MINISTRY: A SAFE PLACE TO GROW, LEARN, DEVELOP AND EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
DONATE TODAYVOLUNTEERAurora, Illinois
Urban Youth Ministry offers safe and nurturing programming to hundreds of underserved children in East Aurora. Our programs focus on providing food, academic support, physical activity and above all the love of Jesus Christ to each and every child involved. It’s right here in our own backyard, and it’s all completely FREE!
Urban Youth Ministry’s purpose is to give children hope in their future through Jesus Christ! All programs are free and serve ages 5 to 17 who have limited resources to receive physical and educational opportunities outside of the school day. All programs are FREE of charge to all participants.
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Likewise, Urban Youth Ministry’s after school programs, summer camp
Check out our three programs below. Sign Up Today!
CHAMPS After School Program
This After-School Program takes place twice a week for ages 5-12. Middle School and High School students meet once a week. These programs aim to encourage and reward students for keeping good grades, as well as provide them with regular opportunities to stay active, see their friends and read their Bibles!
Program includes:
Nutritious meals and snacks
Physical Activity
Homework Help/Tutoring
Transportation
Bible Time
Interested in mentoring, tutoring, or have an interesting career to share with our kids? Come volunteer with us! Contact Robin Sterkel at rsterkel@waysidecross.org
Don’t forget to visit UYM Facebook page.
Summer Camp
Summer camp runs Monday-Friday from 12:00-3:30 in June and July for 1st-12th grade. This program provides a safe and fun environment for kids to spend their summer learning about Jesus!
Program includes:
Nutritious meals and snacks
Physical Activity
Academics
Transportation
Bible Time
Friday Field Trips
Are you or your youth group interested in volunteering with our kids this summer? Contact Robin Sterkel at rsterkel@waysidecross.org
Don’t forget to visit UYM Facebook page.
Aurora Neighborhood Baseball League
The Aurora Neighborhood Baseball League is a co-ed baseball program that runs from May-July for ages 5-12. All equipment, uniforms and even professional photos are completely free to all participants! Ages 5-6 can sign up for our T-ball league for a relaxed and fun environment to learn the basics of baseball. Ages 7-12 can join our Little League teams for friendly competition and a chance to sharpen their skills! You can register your child online today.
Are you interested in becoming an ANBL coach or umpire? Contact Mike at anbleague@gmail.com
Don’t forget to visit UYM Facebook page.
HELP AND HOPE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Join us in helping kids reach their full potential. DONATE TODAYVOLUNTEERContacts
For information about our Urban Youth Ministry’s programs for at-risk youth and under-resourced families, please contact:
Robin Sterkel, Program Manager
Phone: 630-723-3418
Email: rsterkel@waysidecross.org
For information about volunteering, donations, baseball, summer programs and speaking engagements, call or email Robin!
Contacts
For information about our Urban Youth Ministry’s programs for at-risk youth and under-resourced families, please contact:
Robin Sterkel, Program Coordinator
Phone: 630-723-3418
Email: rsterkel@waysidecross.org
For information about volunteering, donations, baseball, summer programs and speaking engagements, call or email Robin!
Contact Us
215 E. New York Street • Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-892-4239
Fax: 630-892-3799
Email: info@waysidecross.org
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These days, Lark has gained some really good friendships at Lifespring. She appreciates that there are people in the program that she can share her struggles with, like a resident named Rica, who is very knowledgeable about the Bible. “She’ll quote me things and talk to me.” She has helped Lark through some tough times. Women in the Lifespring program all come from different walks of life. Lark shared, “But we are all here for the same reason. We’re broken, and we need help. We need God! We are here wanting to know how to be put back together…but for the most part we are a family.”
We embrace all people with the compassion of Christ
Wayside Cross Ministries is a 501(c) (3) | EIN 36~2167950
81% of all gifts fund life-transforming programs & meals.