ACADEMIC AND RECREATION YOUTH CENTER

Grade Levels PreK3 – 12th

Academic Year: Monday through Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Summer Program (6 weeks): Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

This is a free after-school program and a free summer program for youth living on the west side of Corpus Christi, Texas

West Side Helping Hand

Our
Purpose

West Side Helping Hand is an Educational and Recreational Youth Center that serves PreK3 through 12th grade students who are from low-income families in the Corpus Christi area.

The Center provides academic enhancement, character formation, career opportunities, extra-curricular activities, and organized sports.

Program Enrollment

Academic and Recreational Youth Center

Monday through Friday 3:00PM to 6:00PM

New applications are accepted prior to every program. (Academic and Summer Program)

After School Program

2019 After School Program Application. Click Below to Download.

Our Latest News

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2 days ago
West Side Helping Hand

My staff training on the importance of proper nutrition. Our children receive this training as well during the school year. We will be setting up their class soon. Photos to follow. ... See MoreSee Less

My staff training on the importance of proper nutrition.  Our children receive this training as well during the school year. We will be setting up their class soon. Photos to follow.

Summer application will be available beginning April 7-11, 2025. If you’d like to come by and fill out an application we are located at 3146 Highland Ave. Applications must be filled out on location during the hours of 10:00AM and 2:30PM for questions please feel free to call 3618829744. ... See MoreSee Less

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Please be aware that if you have filled out an application in the past. You will need to fill out another one for this summer. They will be available at the center beginning April 7, 2025

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Jazlyn Garcia

6 days ago
West Side Helping Hand

Another cooking class for these precious angels of ours ♥️👏🥰 thank you to our Food Production Specialist for making such memorable experiences for our students ... See MoreSee Less

Another cooking class for these precious angels of ours ♥️👏🥰 thank you to our Food Production Specialist for making such memorable experiences for our studentsImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

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Love it 🧁

My princess!! Look at the smiles you put on those little faces!!! Kudos baby girl!!!!