21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
The 21st Century Community Learning Center grant is a 3-year grant from the PA Department of Education that funds after-school programming for CCCS students in grades 6-8. Engaging activities the program provides are:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enrichments in advanced calculator, engineering, math, robotics, and science
Language arts development through group journaling, journalism club, book clubs, and theatre workshops
Fine arts lessons in instrumental music and painting and drawing
Life skills learning through cooking classes, mentoring, Second Step, and service learning
Physical activity instruction in dance and recreational sports
Students also receive individual tutoring as needed
Parent engagement activities include:
Grief workshops
Family support groups
Theatre workshops
Cooking/nutrition workshops
Referrals to community services
Some of our major partners that deliver special activities are:
Gas & Electric Arts who will bring their Theatre of the Oppressed workshops to program students and families
Lisa Wolfe Music, LLC who will provide Build-A-Band instrumental music lessons for students
Widener University’s School of Social Work who will oversee delivery of the Second Step Program by their social work interns