The Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program includes a variety of activities and learning experiences that are designed to support positive student outcomes both in and out of school. Some of our activities include homework assistance and tutoring, STEAM Exploration (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math), Character Education & Incentives and more.
The Schuylkill ACHIEVE Program is offered, at no cost to participants, Monday through Thursday during the school year for a total of 36-weeks. The program offers periodic special events and field trips on Saturdays. Schuylkill ACHIEVE also offers free summer camps that continue to provide enrichment in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), Reading, Health, Creative Expression, and Character Development. Registration information for these camps becomes available in the spring of the year.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Cohort 9 - (Grant Being Revised - Does Not Begin Until January 2025)
Grades: Seventh and Eighth Hours: 2:45PM - 5:15PM Coordinators: Leah Briggs (Email) Samantha White (Email) Siobhan White (Email)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACHIEVE PROGRAM:
Schuylkill Achieve afterschool program provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children at no cost to participants. Programs run from Monday - Thursday for 36 weeks during the school year and up to 6 additional weeks during the summer.
DAILY OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Homework Help
Math and Science exploration (STEM activities)
Reading and writing help
Music and dance/Arts and crafts
Recreation
Character Education
A daily snack
Transportation home (if needed)
SUMMER PROGRAMS:
Up to 6 weeks of summer programming at no cost to participants. (Sessions are in June & July)
STEAM Camp: Focus is on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. STEAM camp provides a challenging, creative and comprehensive experience that extends beyond the student's academic year
STEM CAMP: Activities include exploratory and engaging activities in areas related to Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math