Activities


	Activities

ACTIVITIES WE HAVE!

Our program is every school day from 3 to 6 pm. These are the difficult hours for students and their families because many parents work and students can attend our after-school program and be in a safe, fun, and learning environment. This Illinois TeenREACH program was established by the Illinois Department of Human Services. The term TeenREACH stands for: Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope.

Our staff consists of certified teachers doing programs along with other agencies and individuals who bring programming to the students during these hours and on Saturdays and in the Summer Program. Students enjoy field trips to the St. Louis Science Center, Historical Sites, Land Between the Lakes, Southern Illinois University, and many other destinations.

Our students are involved in community clean-up, entertaining at nursing homes and assisted living homes in Metropolis, and the Marion Veteran's Home. They meet and discuss community needs, and try to find ways to help their community and the environment.

Our program provides these services to accomplish our goals:
*Academic Assistance
*Life Skills Education
*Parental Involvement
*Adult Mentors
*Sports & Recreation
*Cultural Programs & Activities
*Community Services Projects
*Evening Meals

We sponsor evening activities for parents and students. We serve meals, have games, entertainment by students, and educational activities during this time.