OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING — Springfield, MA

OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING

Out-of-school-time programming at the South End Community Center provides after-school, vacation and summer activities for school-aged children, including academic supports, recreational activities and enrichment opportunities.

About

Overview

The out-of-school-time offering at the South End Community Center provides organized after-school, vacation-week and summer activities for school-aged children. Programming is delivered as part of the center's youth services.

Approach and curriculum

Programs include daily homework assistance and academic activities, worksheets and culminating projects, and a literacy-focused curriculum during the summer. Activities also cover performing arts, crafts, fitness, nutrition, nature, and local history, and the summer program uses weekly themes and field trips to structure learning.

Meals, assessment and recognition

Vacation and summer sessions provide breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at no additional charge.
The summer program uses pre- and post-testing to track literacy gains and concludes with awards and a performance for families.
Ongoing incentives and weekly awards are used to recognize participant effort and progress.

Programs

After School Program

An after-school program for school-aged children that provides daily homework assistance, worksheets and academic activities, culminating projects, performing arts, crafts, and weekly awards and incentive points for participants.

Monday through Friday after school until 6:30 PM · 5-14 years

Summer Program

An eight-week summer activities program built around weekly themes that includes weekly field trips, a daily literacy curriculum with pre- and post-testing, and activities covering nature, performing arts, fitness, nutrition and local history; the program concludes with awards and a family performance.

Eight-week program following the end of the school year · 5-12 years

Vacation Program

Full-day programming provided during Mid-Winter and Spring Vacation for Springfield Public Schools, with academic and athletic activities and meals provided.

Full-day sessions during Mid-Winter and Spring Vacation (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

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