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After-School Program
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The St. John’s Community Development Corporation’s after school program offers enriching activities designed to enhance the educational development and self-esteem of school-age children in a safe, convenient environment. We focus on four major areas that have been proven to be the cornerstone in promoting educational and social growth:
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Education
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- To reinforce school day learning by developing and integrating personalized educational supports into each child's schedule.
- To provide time and space for quiet study.
- To provide educational enrichment activities and to spark youths'
curiosity and love of learning.
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Psychosocial Development
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- To make available responsible and caring adults who offer support
and guidance.
- To foster the self-worth of each child and develop their self-care
skills. For adolescents, to foster an age-appropriate sense of independence, and develop the ability to resist participation in premature sexual activity, substance use, and anti-social behavior.
- To develop the youth's personal and interpersonal social skills,
and to promote appreciation of cultural diversity.
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Recreation
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- To provide recreational and physical activities to develop
physical skills.
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To constructively channel energy pent-up after a day sitting in a
classroom.
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To encourage participation in sports activities to help youth
develop self-esteem and learn lessons about cooperation and conflict resolution.
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Career Awareness
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- To provide age-appropriate job readiness training.
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Sue
Johnson
Program Coordinator
518-426-0886
Apply for SES by printing and filling out this Form and mailing it to: St. Johns CDC, Attn: SES Program, 94 Herkimer Street, Albany, NY 12202 |