Program hours are 2:30–5:30 PM, Monday–Friday.
Our Empowerment Program is offered at no cost to families.
Academic Support
Staff members assist youth with homework Monday–Friday from 2:30–4:15 PM. Plymouth State University students work with youth to develop creative strategies to successfully complete homework tasks.
Community Service
We engage youth in a variety of community-based service learning projects throughout the school year and summer.
Creative Arts Workshops
We offer art workshops in collaboration with the Plymouth State University Art Department and Student Art Collaborative. Art students, local artists, and staff members provide weekly opportunities for youth to engage in creative activities to foster self-expression.
Empowerment Groups
Staff and youth collaborate to cover important topics such as self-esteem, body image, healthy relationships, peer pressure, bullying, stress, stress relief, confidence, inner strength, achieving dreams, and much more.
Life Skills
Staff work with youth to develop important life skills in the areas of cooking, finance, career development, home management, and more, engaging youth in social and professional skills that prepare them for the future.
Mentoring
Staff offer one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities for all youth.
Nutrition
We offer healthy snacks and meals during out-of-school hours. Youth are also encouraged to assist in preparing daily meals.
Recreational Games & Activities
We offer a variety of recreational opportunities both at the center and in collaboration with Plymouth State University and other local partners. These activities help build and elaborate on social skills, team-building, and developing healthy exercise and fitness habits.
Science Collaborative and STEAM Activities
We partner with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) in offering an 8-month educational curriculum where youth learn about the natural environment and the wildlife that inhabit it. In addition, staff members engage youth in a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities to cultivate creativity and ingenuity.
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