Youth Programs to enhance children's and teen's learning experiences
After School Enrichment Program
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Our After School Enrichment Program is in full swing. This year we have some additional benefits that makes our program even more advantageous to both students and parents! Our new computer lab is up and operating to help teach computer skills and to help with FCAT. We have partnered with Jacksonville University to bring our kids a new reading lab designed and staffed by JU students in the Elementary Education graduate program! This program is designed to improve reading and comprehension skills and will give your kids the step up they need to become more FCAT and SAT ready. In addition, a complete reading and comprehension assessment is available for all of our students at not cost to our parents! As usual, homework completion, tutoring in math and science are stressed and enrichment programs such as music and choral instruction are available.
Applications for our program are available here. Space is filling quickly and we have a limit of 50 children, so get your kids signed up today! Early drop off and family discounts are available.
We are an exciting, hands on After School Enrichment Program that provides a safe haven for children and gives them multiple opportunities to expand their learning.
The Carpenter’s Shop Center won a small grant in the summer of 2005 to initiate a 3 day a week after school program in response to the need in our community for a safe, secure and clean environment for our children.
After school programs are proven to lower juvenile crime rates and they generally improve the neighborhoods around them.
The Carpenter’s Shop Center's After School Enrichment Program helps young people to succeed and addresses the strategic needs of youth in our neighborhood. We provide academic support, enrichment activities such as chorus and dance, reading lab, tutoring, learning new skills such as conflict resolution, preparing them for a successful career, improving grades, sports activities, science club (click to see video) and the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with caring adults from our community. Research indicates that the after school hours are a critical time when our youth need a caring and nurturing environment.
The Carpenter's Shop Center is a S.A.Y. Yes site. (Save America's Youth). We meet with the children fifteen hours per week and concentrate on whole learning, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We integrate their homework into our curriculum and do everything that we can to ensure a successful school year for our participants. We have an excellent working relationship with Jacksonville University who partners with us in tutoring and mentoring our children and youth.
Survival Kids
Survival Kids is an original project by Clint Wilder of The Carpenter's Shop Center designed to teach kids 4th grade and up that life is to be enjoyed and not feared, and that our decisions in life always have consequences. These kids are taught using real, hands-on techniques that challenge them to be creative and thoughtful, mindful of others and the environment, and gives them the tools they need to be positive role models to their peer groups.
TRUSTWORTHY – A Survival Kid always tells the truth and keeps promises made. We can be counted on to be there, to stay there and to help there.
FAITHFUL – A Survival Kid is loyal to family, friends, leaders and country. We will never knowingly betray any trust placed in us.
OBEDIENT – A Survival Kid is obedient first to God, second to parents and third to those in authority. We will not intentionally disobey any order unless it conflicts with the Word of God, parental authority, or the laws of our land.
FRIENDLY – A Survival Kid believes in the Golden Rule. We will always treat all others as we would like to be treated.
A GOOD STEWARD – A Survival Kid takes care of what they have. We are not wasteful or foolish with our resources. We pay our own way and do not borrow. We give to worthy causes and help where there is need.
COURAGEOUS – A Survival Kid shows courage in all situations because we know that if God is on our side we are never outnumbered. We stand boldly for the truth and for what is right even if no one else does.
CLEAN – A Survival Kid is clean in body, thought and purpose. We will maintain the highest standards of living and will not establish relationships with those who do not share these standards and beliefs.
Here are links to some of the Amazing Videos we have created in Survival Kids:
Water Video
Fire Video Pt. 1
Fire Video Pt. 2
Shelter Video
Veteran's Day Campout Pictures
Survival Kids Ranks and Requirements
Click here to see the ranks and requirements
Summer Camp
Each summer we offer camp for 6 weeks, five days per week. This year's theme is "A Star is Born". The camp features art, music, dance, sports, lots of outdoor activities, practical living and life choices skills. This program is largely funded through the Jacksonville Children's Commission (JCC). The Carpenter’s Shop Center has won bids for this program for the past three years. We had nearly 100 children participate in Summer Adventures Camp in 2010. The program is geared to the needs of all children in the community, from Kindergarten through 15 years of age. High School students act as junior counselors and earn community service volunteer hours for the time that they spend in the program. Serving with the Summer Adventures Camp allows high school students to give back to the community, earn community service hours, develop their life skills and maximize their potential.