Kids in the Neighborhood

Kids in the Neighborhood is an after-school enrichment program which provides 250 elementary school children in West Haven with a safe, constructive place to be in the hours after school.

Participating children are engaged in fun activities that facilitate their social growth and encourage healthy, positive lifestyles. Instruction in theme concentration areas - sports & martial arts, performing arts, scientific exploration - helps children build skills and explore new interests. Family Night Exhibitions enable children to demonstrate their new talents and receive the praise of their parents and siblings. Field trips offered during school vacations and the summer lend a hand to working parents and expand children's horizons. Exposure to positive youth and adult role models is provided through the involvement of volunteers from area high schools and colleges.

Each child, generally attends two after school sessions per week, during a 10 to 14 week program. The program operates from school dismissal until 5:00 pm. Transportation is provided to return the children home at the end of the program day at no cost.

Kids in the Neighborhood will be available at Forest, Molloy, Savin Rock, and Thompson elementary schools. The program is open to any student attending these schools.