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Youth: Organizations and activities benefiting the youth of society. Children programs and information for the improvement of the quality of life or for fun.

• 100% Chillin' - A great interactive site for teens. With articles, chat, games, polls, quizzes and much more to keep you guys entertained!
• Ahimsa Youth Organization - Promoting the culture of South Asia to the general public, specifically non-South Asians, and assisting the less fortunate through community service.
• Amazing Kids - Inspiring excellence in children by celebrating the amazing achievements of children from around the world.
• Bajito Onda Foundation - Educational materials and programs for reaching and teaching Hispanic youth alternatives to community violence and prison or drug overdoses.
• Big Brothers-Big Sisters International - Promotes and supports the development of one-to-one mentoring programs for children and youth around the world.
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) - BSA official website. Explains how to become a scout and describes some of the objectives and purposes of BSA.
• Local Council Locator for BSA - To find the BSA local council for your area: Boy Scouts of America index of Councils whose aim is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship.
• Career Concepts for Youth - Partnership that encourages young students to stay in school. Details on areas of focus and methods.
• Coloring and games for kids - Interactive Coloring puzzles E cards and many activities for kids.
• Corner Drug Store, Inc. - Non-profit organization helping children and teens face problems with truancy, delinquency, or defiance.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Information about the awards program and how to become involved in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• European Good Templar Youth Federation - A non-governmental federation for national abstainer organizations in Europe.
• Help Against Drugs Organization of New York City - Non-profit organization devoted to steering youths away from drugs through sports, modeling, and entertainment.
• International Award for Young People - Called in some countries the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the award is a journey of personal discovery and adventure for young people.
• J. Steckle Heritage Homestead - A non-profit charitable organization committed to providing agricultural, educational and recreational programs and opportunities to children, youth and the families of the Region of Waterloo.
• Kids at Hope - Programs intended to reverse the "kids at risk" paradigm, which focuses on a child's potential negative behavior, by instead drawing attention to a child's talents and potential for success and their value to society.
• Leslie K. Bedford Memorial Foundation - Provides programs to develop basic life skills within girls age 10 through 25. Details of programs and events.
• LYLAS - The alumnae program of the pre-teen America contest. Includes message board and newsletter articles.
• National Association of Clubs for Young People - All areas of youth work including sporting, creative and training opportunities for young people to help them realize their potential.(UK)
• National Youth Employment Coalition - Promoting initiatives to help youth in becoming lifelong learners, productive workers and self-sufficient citizens.
• Pop Warner Youth Football - Official site of Pop Warner Football (which restricts participation by weight limits)..
• 1390 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps - Youth program open to youth ages 12 through 18.
• Royal Zoo Youth Action Council - Guelph, Ontario, Canada - The Royal Zoo Youth Action Council is a group of youth looking to make a positive difference in our city, and share ideas with other youth councils around the world.
• Safe Haven - Serves families by providing information, prevention services and shelter for youth.
• Self Esteem America - Non-profit organization that advocates self esteem as the solution to teen dangers.
• Silent Bob's MDA Camp - Deleware Valley camp. Provides details of activities and photographs of past years experiences.
• Skills Canada - Nova Scotia - Program in Nova Scotia giving youth choices involving trades and technology careers.
• Talking Talons Youth Leadership - K-12 science-based youth development organization building self-esteem, public speaking skills, and ecological knowledge and attitudes, using current and effective prevention methods.
• Teen Esteem Foundation - Creating opportunities for teenagers to experience their worth and their spirit through workshops and seminars in schools and communities.
• Timber Trails Children's Project - Free camp for inner-city children living in Arizona. Activities, events and educational programs listed.
• Uniondale Community Council - A community organization devoted to community, youth and families in Uniondale, NY
• United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps - Freedom Division - Cadet program in Avon, Massachusetts for young adults ages 13 to 18; the Navy League Cadet Unit (Training Ship Liberty) is for boys and girls ages 10 through 13.
• Whit's End -  Whitsend.org is an educational and entertaining site for parents and children based on the popular Adventures in Odyssey Radio program.
• Youth Action for Peace - International movement bringing together young people with goals of justice, peace and human solidarity.
• Youth Behavioral Services - Refers adolescents and defiant teenagers to specialty schools. Information on each of the locations is provided.
• Youth Business International - A global network of youth business initiatives whose purpose is to help young people work for themselves by providing them with business mentoring, local advice and support and access to finance.
• Youth Service League for Inner City Youth - Volunteer non-profit delinquency prevention program for at-risk, inner-city youth.
• Youth Speak - Features information about foster care. Includes news letter and list of resources.

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