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Brought to you by: and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield Click here for a list of our community partners!
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In the Spring of 2001, Springfield
Public School District 186 in collaboration with the Boys and
Girls Clubs of Springfield received funding from the United
States Department of Education to establish and operate four
Community Learning Centers. These sites were located at: Matheny
Elementary School, McClernand Elementary School, Jefferson
Middle School, and Springfield High School. In the Spring of
2003, sites were added at Feitshans-Edison Magnet School, Harvard
Park Elementary School and Wanless Elementary School through
funding from IL State Board of Education. In May 2004 funding
from the United States Department of Education ended, closing
sites at Springfield High School, Jefferson Middle School and
Matheny and McClernand Elementary Schools. However, Matheny
was able to continue operation with carry over funds and Jefferson
and McClernand, along with Enos and Graham Elementary Schools
were funded through the IL State Board of Education in July
of 2004.
These after-school programs fulfill the Educational, Health, Social Service, Cultural, and Recreational needs of our children in each site. In addition, they also provide a safe place during after-school hours while contributing to Academic Enrichment, Life-Skills, and Social Competency Skills Training. Programs begin in September and run throughout the school year, with individual calendars for each site. Programs begin after school dismisses at each site and typically operate until approximately 6:00 p.m. Students of elementary and middle school age who attend the schools named as 21st Century Community Learning Centers and their families are eligible to participate in the program. All eight sites are open to both students and adults. Community service providers wishing to donate goods or services to the program are also welcome. For more information please contact Project Director Stephanie Spresser at 544-0548. |
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