The B-SAFE* summer program runs from 8:30-4:00 for 6 weeks
at 6 sites, located in Episcopal churches and an Episcopal
school, ending with an optional 5-day, 4-night overnight camp
experience at the Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center
in New Hampshire.
In summer 2011, B-SAFE served 550 children and youth. Here
is a snapshot of the 6 sites:
- South End: B-SAFE @ St. Stephen's is hosted at St.
Stephen's Church and serves 60 elementary school
children and 60 middle school youth.
- Dorchester/Codman Square: B-SAFE @ Epiphany is
hosted at the Epiphany School and serves 45 elementary
school and 60 middle school youth.
- Dorchester/Upham's Corner: B-SAFE @ St. Mary's is
hosted at St. Mary's Church and serves 45 elementary
school children and 15 middle school children.
- Roxbury: B-SAFE @ SASM is hosted at the Church of St.
Augustine and St. Martin and serves 60 elementary
school children.
- Mattapan: B-SAFE @ Holy Spirit is hosted at Church of
the Holy Spirit and serves 45 elementary school children
and 15 middle school children.
- Chelsea: B-SAFE @ St. Luke's/San Lucas is hosted at St.
Luke's/San Lucas Church and serves 45 elementary
school children.
The B-SAFE program also employs and supports 95 teens as
Counselors-In-Training (CITs) and 15 young adults age 18-20.
B-SAFE's Elementary School LEARN Program
LEARN stands for Leadership, Enrichment, Academics,
Recreation and Nurture. As part of the B-SAFE's LEARN
program, children rotate through academic and enrichment
activities on Monday through Thursday mornings. The two
academic programs that are offered include Word (reading and
writing) and the Numbers Club (math.) Enrichment classes
include art, computer training, music, and dance. In addition,
children also have 30 minutes of “Drop Everything and Read!”
(DEAR) time each day.
The B-SAFE LEARN program also features a variety of outdoor
activities and games under the direction of a site Recreation
Director. Two afternoons a week, children from each site go
on a local Boston-based field trip. Each Friday, children go on a
full day field trip outside of the city.
A healthy lunch and snack are served each day.
B-SAFE's Middle School YLC Program
YLC stands for Youth Leadership Corps. As part of B-SAFE's
YLC program, youth spend their time similarly to the elementary
school children, but with content and schedule geared toward
their age group. In addition, the YLC offers special training,
workshops, projects, and discussion groups around civic
leadership and environmental protection.
*B-SAFE stands for the Bishop's Summer Academic and Fun Enrichment
program!
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