Overview of Service

After-school programs provide homework assistance, along with educational and recreational activities.

Eligible Population

• Ages 18 and younger

Average Length of Service

• After school on school days, during the school year

After School Programs

Child Development Center Outer Limits 814-670-0838

631 12^th Street

Franklin, PA 16323 

Outer Limits is an after-school program that provides homework assistance, snacks, and skill development activities to Venango County students ages 8 to 18 who are currently attending school. More information may be obtained by contacting Tammy Snyder at 814-437-7288.

Grace Learning Center   814-518-5108

321 Rocky Grove Avenue

Franklin, PA 16323

Grace Learning Center is a Keystone Stairs level 2 state-licensed program that is free to the public. The program is sustained by grants and runs the entire school year. 

Youth Alternatives

Oil City Youth Alternatives    814-676-5785

1 Graff Street  

Oil City, PA 16301

Noon to 6 p.m.  Monday through Friday

Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday 

Franklin Youth Alternatives   814-346-0188

1250 Elk Street

First Presbyterian Church

Franklin, PA 16323

Noon to 6 p.m.  Monday through Friday

Youth Alternatives Mission:   To provide support, encourage and empower youth in private, social, academic, economic, and other dimensions of their lives.

Oil City Salvation Army

The Oil City Salvation Army   814-677-4056

217 Sycamore Street

Oil City, PA  16301

3 to 5:30 p.m.   Monday-Thursday

• Mission: Youth in grades K-6 will participate in free fun faith-based activities, homework help, S.T.E.M. activities, and more.