Programs & Classes
Youth Development Initiatives (YDI)
This comprehensive, co-educational
intergenerational youth
development program
serves youths ages 10-18,
with a special emphasis
on recruitment and
intake of youth at the sixth-grade
level. It is designed to promote health
and wellness, build self-esteem,
develop leadership skills and master
competencies that foster success in
school, the community and ultimately
in life.
• Educational development
• Academic lab - the setting for
tutorial sessions, mentoring,
computer literacy and homework -
will be conducted weekly. Tutoring
will be offered Tuesday and
Wednesday nights from 5:30-7 p.m.
at the North Greenwood Library.
• On Thursday nights, program
members meet with parents to
communicate academic updates,
attendance, homework and
behavior checks from the school
portal for their children in the
school system. They offer strategies
that will assist parents in helping
children stay on the path to
academic success.
• Program tutors are professionals
who are provided by the Advanced
Learning Center.
• For more information, visit
pinellasydi.org, or call 442-5550.
Neighborly Senior Café Site -
Neighborly Care Network
As part of the Neighborly Care
Network, North Greenwood offers
a senior dining site that provides
complete hot meals approved by a
licensed dietitian that are suitable for
those with high blood pressure and
heart disease. This program provides
nourishment not only for the body, but
also for the soul, as this program allows
seniors to interact with others. For
more information, call 593-9444.
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Organized Sports
Clearwater Basketball Club
This club offers leagues, training and
competitive level (AAU) teams for boys
and girls ages 9-17. Call for tryout
times. Participate in AAU and YBOA
tournaments.
• Tony Wilson, 439-8669
• Athletics Office, 562-4802, ext. 3813
North Greenwood Youth
Basketball League
(grades 3-8)
• Mon., 6-9 p.m.
• $50 (W) / $55 (W/O)
• $20 with reduced lunch or $15
with free lunch
• Call 462-6276 or 439-8669 for
more information
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun, active game that is
played on a badminton court with the
net lowered to 34 inches.
• Mon.-Fri.
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $2 (W) / $3 (W/O)
Table Tennis
• Tue.
• 6-9 p.m.
• Free (PLUS/SS) / $2 (W) / $3 (W/O)
Lunchtime Nets & Hoops
• Open gym weekdays
• 1-2 p.m.
• Free (PLUS) / $1 (W) / $2 (W/O)
City of Clearwater
North Greenwood
Community Partners
Clearwater Neighborhood
Family Center
Located within the North Greenwood
Center and providing child
development and family support
services, such as after-school programs,
parenting skills and adult education.
For more information, call 442-5355.
Family Support/Community Services
The organization helps provide referrals
to social service agencies, VITA tax
services, notary services, free fax
and copy services, free clothing and
toiletry dive, free food pantry, senior
utility assistance, senior pet assistance
and Healthcare Navigators (medical
insurance). Contact Erma Boateng,
family development coordinator, for
more information.
Child Development Services
Computer literacy, Seekers Club
(literacy program), ALC professional
tutoring, homework time, seasonal
camps for school-age children,
Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, boys/girls
summits, martial arts and My Journey
w/ Jazz program. Contact Malika
McCluster, program manager, for more
information.
Additional Information
Call for updates on upcoming and
new projects such as poster contests,
YouTube video creations and adult
workshops.