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WFAA After The Bell: Neighborhood Services Council tours Cowboys Stadium

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Monday, July 19, 2010

ARLINGTON - A group of children in one summer program got a big surprise after they were told to climb in the van, but weren't told where they were going. Now, they have quite a story to tell.

Not even rain could dampen their spirits. Up the escalator and then there it was. The kids from the Neighborhood Service Council's "My Time" summer program got a tour of Cowboys Stadium.

WFAA After the Bell: Summer Program Cuts Due to Decreased Donations

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

DALLAS - Summer time inside of the Umphress Road United Methodist Church in Dallas is usually buzzing.

But, this year, the church had to cut its summer program because its sponsor, the non-profit Wilkinson Center, has seen a steep drop in donations.

The center has slashed its entire summer program, which cost $86,000, which means about 300 kids have nowhere to go this summer. For many of them, no summer program means they miss out on meals.

WFAA After the Bell: Amazing Grace Summer Dance Program

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

DALLAS - Dozens of South Dallas children have put in long hours and suffered sore muscles for a performance they will likely never forget.

The kids are head-over-heels about dance.

WFAA After the Bell: Life After Whistles Basketball Programs

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Monday, June 28, 2010

DALLAS - While most kids aren't thinking about school right now, one group of young athletes are hitting the books before they can hit the court, and the program is scoring some big points.

In order to play on the basketball court, the Duncanville students have to put in the time in the classroom.

WFAA After the Bell: Junior Players Summer Theater

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Monday, June 21, 2010

DALLAS - Many summer theater programs can cost hundreds of dollars and often don't allow many teenagers to take part. But, there's one that's giving aspring young actors the opportunity of a lifetime, and all for free.

Lea Smith, 16, attends Booker T. Washington High School. She and her friends are learning stage combat for the Junior Players' production of Romeo and Juliet.

WFAA After the Bell: Lacross for at-risk children

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

DALLAS - Lacrosse is considered America's oldest sport and was invented centuries ago by North American Indians. Now, it's reaching new popularity in parts of South Dallas.

But it isn't just sport, the game is also teaching kids some important life lessons.

WFAA After the Bell: Neighborhood Services Council

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Monday, June 14, 2010

DALLAS - Retirement doesn't mean slowing down for one North Dallas couple who are giving back in a big way and putting big smiles on a lot of little faces.

Doug and Elizabeth Kilgore have been volunteering for years at the Neighborhood Service Council. Mrs. Kilgore helps tutors students in the "Study Buddy" room.

WFAA After the Bell: Americorp and DASN's Play To Learn Training

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

DALLAS - AmeriCorps is often referred to as the "domestic Peace Corps." Hundreds of Dallas children wouldn't be able to enjoy summer camp, if it was it wasn't for this dedicated group, made up of mostly college students.

The AmeriCorps members are on their feet, training for 30 hours, which includes a lot of fun and games, to serve as summer staff in free and low-cost summer programs, all across Dallas.

WFAA After the Bell: Kids in the Kitchen

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Monday, May 31, 2010

DALLAS — The childhood obesity rate in the United States has tripled in the past 30 years. In this morning's "After The Bell" report, a group of Dallas students learns how healthy eating habits at a young age can have benefits that last a lifetime.