Immersive learning in nature is incredibly impactful for children. These self-discoveries develop into lessons applied to classroom learning and can be used throughout their lives. Research continues to reiterate the importance of hands-on learning in nature for children, especially during their developmental years. Outdoor learning lays the foundation for STEM education, encourages creativity, enhances problem-solving skills, provides appropriate risk-taking, and gives an ou

Youth & Family 2023 Industrial Road Nebraska City 402-873-3501

Youth & Family 2611 Arbor Ave Nebraska City 402-873-8733

Youth & Family 121 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City 402-873-5933

Our mission is to give families an EDGE by engaging with our community, helping kids and families discover the power of literacy, grow the hopes and dreams of the community and create opportunities for all kids and families to embark on a path to success.

Supports families in pregnancy and early childhood development with education, resources, and community activities.

Southeast Community College's Learning Center in Nebraska City offers online and in-person credit and non-credit college courses, workforce development training opportunities, liesure and special interest classes, GED, and ESL adult education classes.

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from age 3 to 5 and their families. This is a child-focused program and has the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. The program involves the whole family through the four cornerstones of Head Start: child development, family partnerships, community partnerships, and staff development.

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program which serves children from age 3 to 5 and their families. This is a child-focused program and has the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families. The program involves the whole family through the four cornerstones of Head Start: child development, family partnerships, community partnerships, and staff development.