Jacksonville Youth Engagement Program

10/24/2025

09/02/2025

PAR-TEE FORE Mac and Garrett - THANK YOU for the donation to JYEP!

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10/11/2024

07/25/2024

An amazing opportunity for quality after school activities! Check out the Boys & Girls Club at JSD 117!

‼ATTENTION JACKSONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS & POTENTIAL MEMBERS‼
Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about back to school and that means time to secure your spot at one of our fantastic after school sites:
1.Jacksonville Middle School
2.Lincoln Elementary
3.Murryville Woodson
4.North Elementary
5.South Elementary
6.Washington Elementary

Club enrollment opens on July 29. Enroll ASAP so you can start on the first day, August 14! Cost is only $40 for the entire school year and includes daily academic assistance, social emotional support, STEM, enrichment, snacks and so much MORE.

VISIT https://bgccil.org/join/
QUESTIONS? Contact April at 217-370-2026

07/02/2024

The Sunrise Rotary Club warmly welcomed Lori Hartz, President of JYEP, at their 7:00 am meeting when she spoke to the club about the thousands of area youth who are involved in positive activities supported by the Jacksonville Youth Engagement Program.

06/27/2024

Micki Prevett of Fellowship of Christian Athletes accepts a check from Kevin Hinkle, Treasurer of the Jacksonville Youth Engagement Program (JYEP). The funds will provide scholarships for area grade school students to attend tennis, softball, volleyball, golf, baseball, basketball, and football camps. Also pictured are Beth Brockschmidt and Maryjane Bradbury of JYEP.

06/25/2024

The program got its start in 2018, after representatives of the Tracy Family Foundation approached some of Jacksonville’s community leaders and asked for help.

06/25/2024

Thanks Angela Bauer of the Jacksonville Journal-Courier !

The program got its start in 2018, after representatives of the Tracy Family Foundation approached some of Jacksonville’s community leaders and asked for help.

06/24/2024

Michael Woods daughters are holding a check from Kevin Hinkle, treasurer of the Jacksonville Youth Engagement Program (JYEP). Woods runs the Mainstreet Farm aGROWhood where 150 area youth will learn the importance of nutrients for good health, and how to grow food. Also pictured are Beth Brockschmidt and Maryjane Bradbury of JYEP.