The Rio
YouthPlex Pavilion, located near the intersection of Canales Bros. (3rd Street)
and Fairgrounds Road in Rio Grande City, TX is a hub not only for youth, but other
community events as well. Girl Scout Troop 558, RGC Little League and Jaycees
and many CACST functions utilize the spacious premises at the Rio YouthPlex. To
support its operations, approximately $9000 has been raised by the YouthPlex through
fundraisers, concession sales, memberships and other revenues, including rentals
for birthday parties and wedding receptions. The Rio YouthPlex Pavilion is staffed
with a combination of CACST staff, WorkForce participants and volunteers. Community
donations have provided the YouthPlex with computers, sports equipment, books
and snacks. The YouthPlex is also a satellite site for the local school district
(RGCCISD) and its summer food program, which provides breakfast and lunch
to kids at the YouthPlex. The 11,000 sq.ft. complex includes a main building with
areas designated for the arts, gaming, and computers as well as an outdoor sports
court designed for regulation basketball or volleyball competition. The vision
behind this project was creation of a center that will foster future community
leaders through development and involvement of the youth, focusing on their needs,
interests, and critical issues.
Academics,
tutoring, sports and games such as basketball and volleyball, computer access,
weight training, foosball, pool tables, a library and career exploration opportunities
are now available for youth in Rio Grande City! Drama, music and visual art programs
with an emphasis on local culture along with wellness resources on substance abuse
awareness, peer pressure, teen pregnancy prevention and child abuse are also part
of the educational focus of the YouthPlex. The Rio YouthPlex will be accessible
during the school year primarily in the early afternoon, and all day during the
summer. Partners and other programs may schedule evenings in the YouthPlex.
Rio
YouthPlex Pavilion 1409 W Canales Bros. Ave Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956)487-2585
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The Rio
YouthPlex Pavilion, located near the intersection of Canales Bros. (3rd Street)
and Fairgrounds Road in Rio Grande City, TX is a hub not only for youth, but other
community events as well. Girl Scout Troop 558, RGC Little League and Jaycees
and many CACST functions utilize the spacious premises at the Rio YouthPlex. To
support its operations, approximately $9000 has been raised by the YouthPlex through
fundraisers, concession sales, memberships and other revenues, including rentals
for birthday parties and wedding receptions. The Rio YouthPlex Pavilion is staffed
with a combination of CACST staff, WorkForce participants and volunteers. Community
donations have provided the YouthPlex with computers, sports equipment, books
and snacks. The YouthPlex is also a satellite site for the local school district
(RGCCISD) and its summer food program, which provides breakfast and lunch
to kids at the YouthPlex. The 11,000 sq.ft. complex includes a main building with
areas designated for the arts, gaming, and computers as well as an outdoor sports
court designed for regulation basketball or volleyball competition. The vision
behind this project was creation of a center that will foster future community
leaders through development and involvement of the youth, focusing on their needs,
interests, and critical issues.
Academics,
tutoring, sports and games such as basketball and volleyball, computer access,
weight training, foosball, pool tables, a library and career exploration opportunities
are now available for youth in Rio Grande City! Drama, music and visual art programs
with an emphasis on local culture along with wellness resources on substance abuse
awareness, peer pressure, teen pregnancy prevention and child abuse are also part
of the educational focus of the YouthPlex. The Rio YouthPlex will be accessible
during the school year primarily in the early afternoon, and all day during the
summer. Partners and other programs may schedule evenings in the YouthPlex.
