Boys & Girls Club Of Fullerton
PROGRAMS
Power Hour: Homework Help
A homework help and tutoring program for youth ages 6 to 18 extends learning beyond the school day by participating in academic support (homework help), academic enrichment (fun, interactive high-yield learning activities), academic remediation (tutoring for those youth who need more intensive help with specific subjects or skills), and kids develop the needed confidence and skills to carry these experiences with them into the their home lives, and into their future. As the leader in serving at-risk families, we focus this program in underserved areas of Fullerton, CA.
Long term success of the program are expected by create life long learners and giving them to skills to pursue specific careers, including those in STEM based fields. Another long term success of this program will be the increased number of participants that pursue college education.
Early Literacy
A multi-sensory approach to academics that appeals to members and tries to boost their confidence in reading and writing. Using engaging activities to try and capture the attention of young minds to have members get excited to learn more about literacy. The Early Literacy Program provides extra support to those children in 1st through 4th grade using different techniques including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic stimulation. This program is geared toward members who are English Language Learners and those who are currently reading below their expected grade level.
The Early Literacy Program aims to improve members reading levels by giving them the confidence in decoding words and deciphering texts, ultimately creating a boost in academic scores. Over the past 2 years the program has seen members jump 2 reading levels in a 6 month period as well as successfully exiting the program for exceeding their program goals. By instilling these multi-sensory skills at the elementary level, it will encourage members to enjoy reading and writing as they progress in school and beyond.
Keystone
Keystone Clubs provide leadership development opportunities for young people ages 14 to 18. Youth participate in activities in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to have a positive impact on members, the Club and community.
The Boys & Girls Club Movement seeks to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Keystone gives members the opportunity to give back to their communities, to empower themselves and others. The goal of Keystone is to give our youth the tools they need to create a positive future for themselves, others, and the communities around them.
Access to Technology
Technology aptitude is vital for school and workplace success. However, thousands of Fullerton’s youth have limited access to this resource. In order to have a greater impact on our youth, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton have been working with selected community partners to expand our technology centers. Replacing antiquated computers is not enough. We must provide access to safe places with technology, training, and adult support. With this in mind, we are developing a comprehensive “Tech Labs” with a supporting curriculum that begins with understanding the different internal components of a computer and how it is assembled. The leadership of this program will be defined by qualified technicians and experienced volunteers. The professionals include: a Board member, employed by Intel and volunteers from our contracted IT vendor.
Providing access to technology will become part of our Club’s daily programming. In our assessment, we discovered that access to technology is not only important today but will be more important in the near future. Like other Boys & Girls Clubs initiatives, this effort is a key development of a lifelong skill. This program’s value will increase as our students’ grade levels increase.
CONTACT
Boys & Girls Club Of Fullerton
340 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
Brett Ackerman
backerman@boysgirlsfullerton.com
Phone: 714-770-8281