Bloomington
Youth Action Crew
(BYAC)


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Information on this page:
About Bloomington Youth Action Crew | Bloomington Youth Action Crew Update | News Releases | Youth-Friendly Bloomington Map

Information on this Web site:
Youth Survey Results

Bloomington Resources :
City of Bloomington | Bloomington Schools | Bloomington United for Youth |
Bloomington Faith Communities (see page 26 - 680 KB, 32-page PDF)

About Bloomington Youth Action Crew

The Bloomington Youth Action Crew (BYAC), a youth engagement project, was launched in the spring of 2009 with the purpose of identifying and promoting youth-friendly opportunities in Bloomington. It is comprised of middle and high school students from Kennedy and Jefferson High Schools and Oak Grove Middle School. It is offered through Bloomington Public Health and support is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration, McKnight Foundation, Park Nicollet Foundation, Bloomington Education Foundation, and Safe and Drug-Free Schools.

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Bloomington Youth Action Crew Update

March 2010

There's a Map for That!
BYAC is currently working on a project to promote youth opportunities and shape a youth-friendly Bloomington. As part of this project, youth from Jefferson High School, Kennedy High School, and Oak Grove Middle School mapped the Bloomington community for positive opportunities for teens. Over 570 youth were surveyed as well as many businesses and community organizations in Bloomington. The purpose of the youth survey was to learn what opportunities exist for youth related to working, volunteering, connecting, and hanging out.

The map is now out in paper and electronic version. It will be "unveiled" on April 17 at the Creekside Community Center fron 4-6 p.m.


"Who Do You Want to Be?" Campaign
BYAC is developing a campaign entitled "Who Do You Want to Be?" for eighth grade students who will be transitioning to high school. As part of this campaign, they will be developing 2-3 public service announcements that promote the importance of making good choices. They will also be presenting to eighth grade health classes in May to offer peer support and provide tips on what eighth graders need to know as they prepare to enter high school.

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News Releases

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Youth-Friendly Bloomington Map

View the Bloomington Youth Action Crew map of youth-friendly opportunities (2.45MB, 2-page PDF)

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List of Youth-Friendly Businesses and Organizations

Volunteer - Youth-friendly volunteer opportunities
Mouse over the name to view a description of the volunteer opportunity.
  1. Bloomington Educational Cable TV
    8900 Portland Ave.
    www.bloomingtonyouth.org
    952-681-6527
  2. Big Brothers Big Sisters
    8401 Palmer Ave. S.
    myoung@bigstwincities.org
    651-399-2270
  3. Bloomington Schools
    See Schools listing
  4. Bridging
    201 W. 87th St.
    www.bridging.org
    952-888-1105
  5. Companies to Classroom
    8301 Grand Ave. S. #200
    952-888-7708
  6. Cornerstone
    1000 E. 80th St.
    www.cornerstonemn.org
    952-884-0376
  7. Creekside
    9801 Penn Ave. S.
    952-884-0376
  1. Martin Luther Manor
    1401 E. 100th St.
    952-888-7751
  2. Minnesota Masonic Homes
    11501 Masonic Home Drive
    www.mnmasonichomes.org
    952-948-7000
  3. Oxboro Library
    8801 Portland Ave. S.
    www.hclib.org
    952-847-5775
  4. Parks and Recreation
    1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
    parksrec@ci.bloomington.mn.us
    952-563-8877
  5. Penn Library
    8800 Penn Ave. S.
    www.hclib.org
    952-847-5800
  6. Police Explorers
    1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
    952-563-4795
  7. VEAP
    9728 Irving Ave. S.
    www.veapvolunteers.org
    952-888-9616

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Work - Youth-friendly places to work 
  1. Bloomington Garden Center
    9407 Old Cedar Ave. S.
  2. Cold Stone
    533 W. 98th St.
  3. Cub Foods
    10520 France Ave.
  4. Cub Foods
    500 W. 84th St.
  5. Culver's
    7801 Nicollet Ave.
  6. Dairy Queen
    3701 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  7. Instant Replay
    2117 W. 90th St.
  8. Jamba Juice
    3826 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  9. Jimmy John's
    605 W. 98th St.
  1. Lund's
    5159 W. 98th St.
  2. McDonald's
    4000 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  3. Minnesota Country Club
    6300 Auto Club Rd.
  4. Nick N Willy's
    3806 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  5. Paradise Car Wash
    9201 Lyndale Ave. S.
  6. Parks and Recreation
    1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  7. Sonic
    2101 American Blvd. W.
  8. Target (Southtown)
    2555 W. 79th St.

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Recreation - Youth-friendly activities to do
  1. Center for the Arts
    1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  2. Bush Lake Beach
    9140 E. Bush Lake Rd.
  3. Dwan Golf Course
    3201 West 110th Street
  4. Dred Scott
    10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd.
  5. Family Aquatic Center
    301 East 90th Street
  6. Galaxy Youth Centers
    at the middle schools (see "Schools")
  1. Hyland Park Ski & Snowboard area
    10145 Bush Lake Road
  2. Ice Garden
    3600 W 98th St.
  3. Jefferson Activity Center
    4001 W. 102nd St.
  4. Kennedy Activity Center
    9701 Nicollet Ave.
  5. Normandale Lake Band Shell
    84th and Chalet Road
  6. Valleyview Playfield/Skate Park
    9000 Portland Avenue South

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Retail - Youth-friendly places to shop
  1. Festival Foods
    401 W. 98th St.
  2. Instant Replay
    2117 W. 90th St.
  3. Lund's
    5159 W. 98th St.
  1. Marshall's
    10590 France Ave.
  2. Target
    2555 W. 79th St.
  3. West Wood Sports
    9601 Garfield Ave. S.

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Food - Youth-friendly places to eat
  1. Burger King
    100 W. 98th St.
  2. Caribou
    3835 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  3. Chipotle
    10629 France Ave. S.
  4. Dairy Queen
    3701 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  5. Jamba Juice
    3826 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  6. Jimmy John's
    605 W. 98th St.
  1. Nick N Willy's
    3806 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
  2. Sonic
    2010 American Blvd. W.
  3. Subway
    10604 France Ave.
  4. Wendy's
    9624 Lyndale Ave. S.
  5. Wendy's
    2001 W. 80th St.

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Schools - Youth-friendly places to learn and grow
  1. Beacon Alternative High
    9701 Nicollet Ave.
  2. Bethany Academy
    4300 W. 98th St.
  3. Bloomington Lutheran
    10600 Bloomington Ferry Rd.
  4. Concordia Academy
    8201 Park Ave. S.
  5. John F. Kennedy High
    9701 Nicollet Ave. S.
  6. Life Academy
    2201 W. 108th St.
  1. Nativity of Mary
    9901 E. Bloomington Frwy.
  2. Oak Grove Middle
    1300 W. 106th St.
  3. Olson Middle
    4551 W. 102nd St.
  4. Thomas Jefferson High
    4401 W 102nd St.
  5. Under 21 HS Diploma
    2575 W. 88th St.
  6. Valley View Middle
    8900 Portland Ave.

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Leadership - Youth-friendly opportunities
  1. BUY (Bloomington United for Youth)
    Central Grounds
    952-681-6527
  2. Tri-City Partners Coalition
    www.tricitypartners.org
  1. City of Bloomington
    952-563-8733

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Resources - Youth-friendly resources
  1. Bloomington Athletic Association
    www.baaonline.org
  2. Bloomington Human Service Division
    (complete listing of faith communities and other resources)
    952-563-8733
  3. Bloomington Parks and Recreation
    952-563-8877
  4. Crisis Connection
    612-379-6363
    www.crisis.org/index.html
  1. Family and Children's Services
    (counseling, GLBT services, etc.)
    www.everyfamilymatters.org
  2. Metro Transit
    www.metrotransit.org
  3. TreeHouse
    (faith-based support)
    www.treehouseyouth.org

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Other Favorite Places - Youth-friendly places outside of Bloomington
  1. Eden Prairie Mall
  2. Garage (Burnsville)
  3. Southdale Mall
  1. Valley Fair
  2. YMCA (Edina)

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