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Monday, December 1st, 2008 - 3:36pm
Youth Organizations
Looking for a Youth Organization in McKinney TX? Then check out our McKinney online directory of of Youth Organizations in McKinney. All of your favorite non-profit youth organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 4-H, Campfire USA and Adventure Guides for McKinney TX are listed below.
Click on their name (a hyperlink) to get to their websites for more information. Find McKinney Youth Organizations on AroundTownKidsMcKinney.com!
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Camp Fire USA
Phone: 214-824-1124
Address: 4411 Skillman Road, Dallas
Formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls, "Camp Fire USA" is the new identity of one of the nation's premier youth development organization. Even though the name is new, the purpose of the organization remains the same: to serve children.
As a not-for-profit, youth development organization, Camp Fire provides programs that include mentoring opportunities through clubs, environmental education through camping, and direct child-care services. Other innovative activities include an in-school service-learning curriculum and programs designed specifically for urban youth and for teen-agers.
Big Brothers & Sisters of Texas
is a volunteer organization that provides children support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching them to adult role models. For more than 75 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has fulfilled their mission of enriching, encouraging and empowering children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationships.
Boy Scouts of America
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Boys & Girls Club of Collin County 
Phone: 972-562-6556 Address: 701 South Church Street, McKinney Boys & Girls Club runs after-school programs for children. Time is spent on sports, recreation, fitness, school work, character development, leadership and life skills.
Collin County 4-H Club
Phone: 972- 548-4233
There are over 7 million 4-Hers in the United States alone, making 4-H the largest out-of-school youth program. Everyone, ages eight through eighteen, can participate in the 4-H program. (Ages vary among states)
4-H is a part of the Cooperative Extension System, a non-profit program operated through each state's land grant university. The Extension System's staff operate 4-H offices throughout the counties of each state.
| In 4-H, youth learn life skills they will benefit from forever. Most 4-H programs center around three areas, leadership, citizenship, and life skills. |
Girl Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest organization dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.
McKinney Family YMCA
Phone: 972-540-6656
Address: 300 Ridge Road, McKinney
Values: Our values embrace the universal truths inherent in relationships with others - Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness, Trustworthiness, and Citizenship.
North Collin County Adventure Guides
The YMCA Adventure Guides program focuses on building the relationship between children and fathers and is run through the YMCA. Exciting events include: Camping out, Rock Climbing, Rocket Launches, Parades, Pumpkin Festival, Sporting Events, Derby Cars, Roughrider and Tornado games, dances and many others.
This unique organization produces remarkable memories. Please visit their webiste for more specific information.
