"What's the Problem?"

Many teens lack access to life-skills training, and their idle time often leads to poor decision making, affecting their once bright futures.

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Who We Are

Idle Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping teenagers with the life skills, confidence, and direction they need to succeed in adulthood.

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Who We Serve

We serve teens (ages 12-19) in our Sumter County community, by providing a safe space through structured and focused programs, turning free time into a time of growth.

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What We Offer

• Life Skills Classes​

  • Finances​

    • Budgeting​

    • Saving

    • Banking

    • Financial Literacy

    • Taxes Process/Requirements

  • Home Engineering

    • Cooking​

    • Cleaning

    • Laundry

    • Grocery List

    • Maintenance Schedule

  • Etiquette

    • Driving

    • Fuel Station

    • Business Phone​ Calls

    • Drive-Thru

    • Dr. Appointment

    • Shopping

    • Business vs. Personal Talk

  • Forms and More...

    • Medical History​

    • Taxes

    • Registering to Vote

    • Miscellaneous Assortment​

• Career Exploration​​

  • What to Do?​

    • Path to Take​

    • ​What Guidelines to Follow

    • Amount of Schooling and Degree Level Required at Entry Level

  • Applications

    • Jobs​

    • Colleges

    • Technical Schools

    • Trade Schools

  • Follow Through​

  • Workplace Etiquette

• Mentorship​

• Addiction Awareness and Prevention

• Life Preparation After High School

• Time Management & Budgeting

  • Commuting

  • Routines

  • Efficiency

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What's in it For Me!?

Knowledge is the ultimate reward! We believe in "work hard, play hard".

Any teenager participating in the program will get points to use towards incentives.

Go Above and Beyond!

Teens showing exemplary leadership skills could earn their way into a leadership position.

Any participant following all rules, engaging with the workshops, and has regular attendance will be eligible for special field trips.

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