YOUTH PROGRAMS

After School Enrichment Program: Children in the 1st-6th grades receive tutoring, academic and homework assistance. Enrichment activities are offered in art, music, dance, drama, computers, crafts, recreation and more. The program meets Monday - Friday, from 2:30-5:30pm. The program fee is $25 per month.

Wyman Park Tutorial Project: Offers tutoring to children and youth in 1st-12th grade. Need to brush up and improve on reading, writing and arithmetic? Elaine Shugarman and her dedicated staff have a proven formula for success. Program meets Monday - Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm. Advance registration required. Free.

YouthLight Photography Project: Participants age 11-14 learn about the art of photography. The youth use cameras as means of artistic expression, develop their own prints in a darkroom and have opportunities for gallery presentation. YouthLight is an educational, artistic and enjoyable experience led by Marshall Clarke and his staff. Meets Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00pm. Registration required. Free.

Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts is the largest organization in the world committed to girls. In small groups with adult leadership, the program has four basic goals— to help each girl develop her full potential, to relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect, to develop values and to contribute to the betterment of her community. Girl Scouts meet every other Monday evening from 6:00-7:00pm, beginning Monday, October 1st. $10 annual membership fee.

Study Buddy/Hopkins Helpers: One-on-one tutoring for elementary and middle school students, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern. Program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Study Buddy begins Monday, October 1st. Advance registration required. $25 fee for Fall Session (ends when schools break for Christmas holiday). After-School Program participants are eligible to participate at no cost.

Teen Leadership, Education and Development Programs: At HFC, we’re serious about giving teens the tools they need to succeed. Join our Apprenticeship Program, where teens learn about the field of Youth Development. Apprentices work in our after-school programs, gain valuable experience and prepare themselves for careers helping others. Successful apprentices are guaranteed summer employment placement. Call to schedule your interview. Only leaders interested in helping others need apply.

Study Buddy/Hopkins Helpers: One-on-one tutoring for high school students, sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern. Program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Study Buddy begins Monday, October 1st. Advance registration required. $25 fee for Fall Session (ends when schools break for Christmas holiday) After-School Program participants are eligible to participate at no cost.

HFC Sound Studio: Create, record and produce your own original music at our new recording studio. Stay tuned for the Grand Opening.

For more information about programs, please call Ali Danois, Program Director, at 410-467-8710, ext. 105, or e-mail at adanois@hampdenfamilycenter.org