Springfield's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Afterschool Programs provide participants with a broad array of fun, safe, hands-on educational and recreational opportunities to support what they are learning during the school day. When students are dismissed at the end of the school day, they can report directly to the Afterschool Program where a nutritious snack and drink are provided. Enrollment is limited and only students who have registered may attend.
Springfield’s 21st CCLC Programs are offered at the following schools:
Middle School Programs:
Chestnut Accelerated and Kiley Middle Schools
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 5:45 p.m.
Van Sickle and Kennedy Middle Schools
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 5:15 p.m.
South End Middle School
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 5:00 p.m.
Duggan
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal - 5:45 p.m.
Elementary School Programs:
Bowles and Pottenger
Monday through Thursday, Dismissal – 5:15 p.m.
Homer, Liberty, Lincoln and White
Monday through Friday, Dismissal - 5:45 p.m.
Program Start and End Dates
Site | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
Bowles, Pottenger, South End Middle School, Kennedy | October 17, 2011 | April 13, 2012 |
Chestnut, Duggan, Kiley, Van Sickle | October 17, 2011 | June 7, 2012 |
Liberty, Homer, Lincoln, White | October 17, 2011 | June 8, 2012 |
Program Description
Our 21st CCLC Afterschool Program provides homework help as well as project-based learning opportunities. All programs are led by certified teachers and community-based partners. Children may participate in a variety of academic enrichment experiences that reinforce the school curriculum, including:
- Limited homework help
- Project-based learning experiences e.g. Design-It and Rocketry – hands-on educational projects in science, English and math
- The Arts – creative arts that build children’s communication skills, self-esteem and expression
- Fitness – physical activities in which children expend energy, learn math, explore nutrition, and develop healthy habits and lifestyles
- Educational games and other small-group learning experiences.
The 21st CCLC Programs assist students to build the skills, values and self confidence they need to succeed in school and their daily lives. In order to offer these afterschool programs, our 21st CCLC sites must meet school department, state and federal grant reporting requirements. Throughout the year, periodical assessments are made to better meet the needs of individual children and to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.
Contact Information
Paula E. Thayer, Project Director 21st CCLC Programs — 750-2479
Claire O’Brien, Educational Coordinator — 787-6452
Afterschool Program Coordinators
Gabriela Micchia — 750-2995
Chestnut & Van Sickle Middle Schools & Liberty Elementary School
Randy Piteo — 750-2711
Kennedy, Kiley & South End Middle Schools
Bob Pasini — 750-2710
Bowles & Pottenger Elementary Schools
Sonia Rodriguez - 886-5220
Homer, Lincoln & White Elementary Schools
