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Official website for the City of Aurora, Illinois. Mayor Tom Weisner

Youth and Sports Activities

Mission Statement

The City of Aurora’s Department of Youth and Sports Activities Department is to provide positive programs and projects designed to enhance the quality of the life of the community.

The department of Youth and Sports Activities provides positive programs and activities that are educational, recreational, and cultural in design. These programs place strong emphasis on gang and drug awareness, and are both prevention and intervention in content.

Staff
Name Position
Fred Rogers Director of Youth & Sports Activities
Rose Jennings Office Secretary/Receptionist
Ricky Villa Community Youth Worker
Zack Valle Community Youth Worker
Al Miller Sports Festival Coordinator
Ree Kline Aurora Children's Theatre (ACT 1) Coordinator
Ann McBride Coordinator Prevention/Grant Programs
Joe Szilage Prevention Specialist
Apryll Elliott Community Youth Worker
Isa Tittle Community Youth Worker
Cheryl Maraffio Elementary School Resource Specialist
Ken Maurice Development Coordinator of Youth Services