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EOC’s youth
development programs focus on youth of all ages. A comprehensive
year round program is offered which includes participation in local
youth councils and a County-wide Youth Council. Activities escalate
in the summer time and local community action program features six
week programs including youth employment, leisure time and cultural
activities, recreational activities and lunch is an integral part of
the program. Year round individual and family counseling is offered,
tutorial and homework assistance, and ongoing programs of cultural
enrichment. A special initiative is that of positive alternatives
instead of youth violence including gang violence. Martial arts are
offered as well as career exploration. Workshops are held in
substance prevention, underage drinking, teenage pregnancy, and
HIV/AIDS.
One special program is the John L. Kearse Soccer Clinic. Low income youth between the ages of 6 to 19 are eligible to participate in the John L. Kearse Soccer Clinic. The fundamentals of soccer, which includes kicking, heading, dribbling, controlling, tackling, goalkeeping, shooting, and throw-ins are taught. In addition, youth are instructed in the various positions of the soccer game which includes goalkeeping, fullbacks, linemen, strikers, and wingers. In order to participate in this program which includes youth of various racial and ethnic backgrounds, a student must maintain an acceptable average. The program has resulted in regional championships in several levels for the past five years. |
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is offered annually to an eligible and deserving student through each Community Action Program. The winning students are then entitled to a maximum of $4,500 each year for four years providing that they meet the requirements of the scholarship regarding grades, choice of a Historically Black College and other eligibility requirements. EOC’s only fund raising event is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Dinner Dance which is held annually on or around the birthday of Dr. King on January 15th. | |
