Agency Name

Urban League of Southwestern CT, Inc

Address

46 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06901

Phone #

203.327.5810

Fax #

203.406.0008

Email

vswilson@ulswc.org

Website

www.ulsc.org

Executive Director

CEO & President – Valarie Shultz-Wilson, ext 112

Program Director

Karen Wright, ext. 107

 # of Children Served

400 annually

Ages Served

14-19

Hours

M-F 9 am– 5 pm (determined by class schedule)

Summer Hours

9am-5pm

Months per Year

12

Cost to Families

Free – summer camp and winter recess camp

Description of Programs

The Urban League's Youth Development Programs are designed to encourage the development of positive character traits in urban youths aged 14 to 19All of the League's offerings promote empowerment and success in educational and career pursuits; our programs stress academic achievement, economic empowerment and sustainability, health and fitness, cultural appreciation, and community leadership and civic responsibility.

The Urban League's youth-development curriculum focuses upon six key content areas, all of which promote post-secondary-school matriculation or meaningful workforce preparation:

• Technology Awareness
• College 101 and SAT Prep
• Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY)
• Health and Fitness
• Cultural Appreciation
• Community and Civic Responsibilities

Other Programs:

• NULITES (National Urban League Incentives to Excel and Succeed)
• The Annual Diversity Independent School Fair