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UCC's 'Spring Into Action' School Break Youth Programming Returns
Greater Newark youth can spend their spring break vacation enjoying fun activities at UCC's "Spring Into Action" programming
NEWARK — Youth across Greater Newark can spend their spring break vacation enjoying fun activities, competitive sports, educational workshops and more during United Community Corporation’s (UCC) “Spring into Action” week-long programming.
The program takes place starting Monday, April 21, through Friday, April 25, at the West Side Park Community Center, located at 600 S. 17th St., Newark. The initiative provides Greater Newark youth a safe and collaborative space to spend their spring break with themed programs each day, free of charge. The week’s activities include financial literacy workshops, a youth podcasting session, and athletics like flag football and basketball.
“Spring into Action is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in our youth. This week is about more than keeping them busy during spring break—it’s about unlocking their potential,” said UCC Youth, Family and Senior Services Department Senior Director Yolanda Loney. “From the energy of sports competitions to the life-changing lessons in financial literacy and the creativity sparked through youth podcasting, every moment is designed to uplift, empower, and equip our young people to take charge of their futures with confidence and purpose.”
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The full Spring Into Action activities:
- LIFIN (Financial Literacy and Life Lessons) – Monday, April 21 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Voices on Air (Youth Podcast) – Tuesday, April 22 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Flag Football – Wednesday, April 23 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Check-in: 10 a.m.)
- Girls Basketball Tournament – Thursday, April 24 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Check-in: 10 a.m.)
- 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament – Friday, April 25 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Check-in: 10 a.m.)
Registration is required and can be completed at the following link: https://unitedcommunitycorporation.jotform.com/250965082763969
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Spring Into Action is made possible through the support and partnership of UCC’s Community Based Violence Intervention program with the support of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Devils Youth Foundation, Essex County Juvenile Justice Commission, 211 Community Impact, Newark West Ward Councilman Dupre Kelly, Grove Phi Grove, Impact Warriors, WellPoint, Centers of Hope, and Build Foundation.
For more information, visit uccnewark.org or call 973-642-0181 ext. 5726.
