After School Program
The VCNC After School Program is for children in first through eighth grade. The program meets every day after school until 5:30 PM. The after school program is a drop in program. The After School Program includes an education power hour, free time, computer lab access, open recreation, and a meal or snack each day. The program serves over 250 Vera Court children each year.

RISE
This program is designed to enhance middle school students' knowledge and skills in reading, mathematics, and computer literacy programming. The main two foci of this program are homework completion and success in school. Students, family school staff and VCNC work together to support school achievement. The program is funded by a generous grant from Madison Community Foundation.

Youth Leadership
This program is designed for middle school students who strive to be leaders in the community. The leadership program provides opportunities for youth to discuss alcohol, drugs, making positive choices and other issues facing today’s youth. Along with education the program provides wellness activities including volunteering, group sports and middle school socials. The Youth Leadership Program is funded by a grant from the Capital Times Kid Fund.

Girl Neighborhood Power Program
Girl Neighborhood Power (GNP) is a program for girls ages 9 - 14 that focus on developing positive self-images, cultural pride, and making positive choices. This program meets three times a week and includes computer club, academic support, a dance troupe, journaling activities, and speaker’s bureau.

Kids Cafe
The center serves three wonderful meals a week for our youth program participants and their families. Our chef, Mac, prepares the meals that include: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, greens, corn bread, meatloaf, etc. Volunteers are welcome to join our community meals. Meals take place Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 4:30.

Summer Camp
During the summer the center offers an eight week enrolled program for youth in first through eighth grades. The program includes swim lessons, gardening, plays, arts & crafts, reading club, computer classes, adventure club and many exciting field trips. During summer camp students received breakfast, lunch and snack each day. In 2002, over 35 students enrolled in our full time summer camp program.

Life as a Boy
A program designed for boys in 3rd-5th grade to provide them with the opportunity to meet positive male role models. The program will allow the boys to participate in discussions and activities with adult male role models and mentors.