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Youth people will be involved in educational and recreational activities will all include a focus on violence de-escalation and substance abuse prevention. The proposed program will provide approximately 2.5 hours night programming (four to five days a week), periodic field trips, and evening hours for adults. On Mondays and Wednesdays 64 students in grades 1, 2, and 3 will participate in academic and enrichment activities; on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6, 4 fourth and fifth graders will participate.

 

On the first Friday of each month during the school year, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders will go on age appropriate field trips, special events, or community service activities; 4th and 5th graders will participate in these activities on the third Friday of each month. Hours may be extended based on input from community members, students, parents, and collaborative partners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parents and other community members will be invited to participate in the series of adult education classes, parenting classes, and family activities. A program will be created to serve 3, 4 and 5 year-old children at Youth Action SEED (Empowering) place when school is not in session. Child care will be provided during evening activities to ensure that parents and community residents can participate. A youth advisory team will be established, meeting regularly to provide youth input into program direction. Below is a description of the proposed programs and activities.

 

Time Schedule for Monday – Thursday academic and enrichment activities:

3:30 – 4:00: All participating students have a snack and participate in physical activity on the playground 4:00 – 4:45 ½ of students go to classrooms for tutoring/homework, ESL tutoring, and computer activities

½ of the youths / children will participate in cooperative games, arts/crafts, and music/dance

4:45 -- 5:30 Groups switch into other activities

5:30 – 6:00 All 64 students gather for stories/reading time and homework completion

 

Approximately 32 children, ages 3 through 5, will be enrolled in a late afternoon program. Each child will attend two days a week for 3 hours; it is hoped that the program will expand in the future. Not to mention others relevant activities.