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    About Our Program
     
    The overall goal of the 21st Century Learning Center is to provide the school and the surrounding communities the tools and services necessary to plan, implement, and/or expand learning opportunities for the benefit of educational, psychosocial, cultural and recreational needs of children and their families.  Our afterschool program provides a wide variety of academic and enrichment for youth.  The general population served ranges from Kindergarten to 8th grade.  Parenting classes and family events are offered throughout the year, on a monthly basis.  It is our goal to provide quality programs that meet the ever-changing needs of the youth and families in the community.
     
    The program runs throughout the school year and is separated into three (ten-week) sessions: fall, winter and spring.  At the end of each session , surveys will be distributed to parents, students and teachers to help us evaluate the impact of the program and receive feedback about what we are doing well and what we can improve to best meet the needs and interests of our participants. 
     

    Mission Statement:
    Our mission is to enhance students' academic achievement and to foster lifelong interests in arts, recreation, and other areas by providing high quality out of school opportunities that keep children safe and help them achieve. 
     
    Weekly Schedule
    Day Hours Programming
    MONDAY  3:40p.m. - 5:55p.m.  Dinner is provided for during the first 20 minutes of the program, followed by an hour of Academics, using project based learning, and an additional hour of Enrichment activities.
    TUESDAY  3:40p.m. - 5:55p.m.   Dinner is provided for during the first 20 minutes of the program, followed by an hour of Academics, using project based learning, and an additional hour of Enrichment activities.
    WEDNESDAY  3:40p.m. - 5:55p.m.   Dinner is provided for during the first 20 minutes of the program, followed by an hour of Academics, using project based learning, and an additional hour of Enrichment activities.
    THURSDAY  3:40p.m. - 5:55p.m.   Dinner is provided for during the first 20 minutes of the program, followed by an hour of Academics, using project based learning, and an additional hour of Enrichment activities.
    FRIDAY  3:40p.m. - 5:55p.m.   Dinner is provided for during the first 20 minutes of the program, followed by an hour of Academics, using project based learning, and an additional hour of Enrichment activities.

     

    Enrichment Programs: 
    • Basketball. Soccer, Gymnastics, Judo, Girl Scouts, Drill instruction, Paint the Town, Art & Crafts, Chorus, Computers, STEM, Art Adventure, La Movement Fitness, Healthy Cooking, Academic Skill Building, Male Mentoring, Female Mentoring, Glow Academy, Engineering for Kids, Animal Adventures. 
     
    CBO Partners
    • Lt. Col. Mattt Urban Human Services Center of WNY
    • Best Self Behavioral Health
    • UB STEP (Science, and Technology Enrichment Program)
    • Al-Bright Knox Art Gallery
    The above partners are focused on serving the children and families within our communities. They strive to enhance the academic achievement of students participating in the project and work to increase their ability to make pro-social choices with their behavior at home, school, and community settings.  They concentrate on increasing the involvement of family in children's academic, community, and life development, and also, provide specific supports for the adults such as lietracy, family support, family recreation, and counseling.