Kids in the Neighborhood is an after-school enrichment program which provides 150 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 is available at Forest, Mackrille, and Savin Rock elementary schools. The program is open to any student in grades 1-4 attending these schools.
C.H.A.M.P.S.
COMMUNITY HOUSE ACTIVE, MOTIVATED, POSITIVE STUDENTS
“… Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” - Sandra Carey
MISSION AND GOALS
In keeping with the mission of the West Haven Community House “… to facilitate healthy, meaningful, independent and productive lives for children, youth and families, and adults with developmental disabilities … encourage individual development and health group relationships, promote inclusion in our community, and advocate for positive social change …”
… the CHAMPS program offers vital support for youth, families and the school in striving to:
- Enhance positive self-esteem, leadership, and decision-making skills among our youth;
- Keep youth safe and in the care of responsible adults after school;
- Promote positive, safe and responsible social behavior;
- Expand the areas of knowledge, skill and interest among target youth, their families, and,
- Help youth form positive relationships between family, caring adults and peers.
Number of Students: 50 students in grades 5-6 at Carrigan School.
