Eau Claire Cruisers
Summer/After-School Program
Eau Claire Cruisers Mentoring is a one-on-one, client centered, strength focused, and goal oriented youth development program. Our Youth Mentors balance their time together in the community giving their youth a variety of ways to work on their goals — pushing the boundaries of learning and growth in a safe and engaging setting.
Our Youth Mentors provide each participant with an individualized experience built around connection, guidance, support, and goal-oriented skill building. Participants focus on one-on-one skill development that utilizes a community-based setting to build self-confidence, social skills, peer relationship skills, independent living skills, and more. Services typically last up to 18 months.
FAQs
- What funding sources do you work with?
- We currently have contracts with CLTS, and directly with county/human services.
- Who is eligible for youth mentoring services?
- We provide mental health services to children ages 5 to 18 who live within a travel time of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Email eauclairecruisers@gmail.com for questions.
- How long does it take to get matched with a provider?
- We consider every participant unique and significant — we work quickly to connect them with the right youth mentor.
Summer Skills Building
Available Monday through Thursday during June, July, and August.
Participants work one-on-one with a dedicated provider in a small group setting of 2–5 peers. Activities are designed to build social, emotional, and independent living skills while supporting each participant’s individual goals in a fun, structured environment.
After-School Skills Building
Available Monday through Thursday evenings, September through May.
Participants strengthen social-emotional skills, build confidence, and develop meaningful peer relationships through engaging activities and guided support from experienced providers. Programs are tailored to help youth practice communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and other life skills in a positive group setting.
Providers
Provider assignments coming soon.