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Program Objectives
Our objectives are to:
Teach participants new skills or improve their existing skills in basketball, art, reading, computer usage, dancing, and drama
Help the participants improve their grades and continue their education
Get to know the participants as individuals
Teach the participants to interact positively and make friends with each other
Educate the participants about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse
Teach the participants behavior modification and anger management skills
Reduce or prevent criminal behavior and gang activity
Provide recreational and cultural experiences the participants would not otherwise have
Provide a substantial, nutritious meal at every session
Assist children/youth in getting to and from the Program sessions safely
We use the following methods for evaluating our effectiveness in reaching our objectives:
Basketball skill testing
Participation in basketball tournaments
Arts and crafts displays
Keeping track of number of books read
Timed typing tests
Computer proficiency tests
Dance performances
Dramatic performances
Keeping attendance records
Participant and parent surveys
Staff evaluations
Monitoring of report cards and ISTEP scores
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