Program Overview
The B-READY* after-school program is open on weekday afternoons when the
Boston Public Schools are in session. We serve children and teens at two sites,
both located in Episcopal churches:
- South End: Opened in fall 2000, LEARN @ St. Stephen's is hosted at St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church, located at 419 Shawmut Avenue, and this year plans to grow to
serve 60 elementary school children and 40 middle school youth.
We always welcome new volunteers during the school year. Check out ways you
can participate on our Get Involved page!
Elementary School LEARN Program
LEARN stands for Leadership, Enrichment, Academics, Recreation and Nurture.
Our elementary school program operates from
2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on school day afternoons. We offer homework help, reading
and math tutoring, art, music, sports, cooking classes, boys' and girls' clubs, field
trips and other enrichment activities, along with a healthy meal.
With the support of Generations, Inc. (an organization that trains seniors in literacy
training), we offer an in-depth and comprehensive literacy program for the younger
students. Many of our other volunteers are trained in the TERC math curriculum
(which is used in the Boston Public Schools) and help students improve in their math
and science learning.
Middle School YLC Program
YLC stands for Youth Leadership Corps. This special program for middle schoolers
operates from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on school day afternoons. In addition to offering all the
components of the elementary school LEARN program, the YLC emphasizes
learning, leadership training, and life skills development.
YLC members are given the opportunity to engage in fun, enriching activities that are
age-appropriate for middle-schoolers. These include health workshops from Whittier
Street Health Center, tech classes through the South End Tech Center, clothing art
with Mad*Ink Boston, and community organizing against the rising violence in the
South End. Leaders from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and City Year
and peers from the Boston Youth Organizing Project have led leadership training
workshops. Fun field trips have included bowling at King's, roller skating at Chez
Vous, games at Good Times, and movies downtown.
*B-READY stands for Building Resilience, Enrichment Opportunities, Academic Skills, and Dynamic
Leadership in Youth and Young Adults!
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