Kids College
This reading-tutoring program is designed to build reading skills and comprehension in children K – 8th grade. 35-40 children can participate daily from 1:45pm – 4:30pm during the school year. Staff, Volunteers and College interns work with students on reading for 20 minutes each day. Homework assistance and healthy snacks are offered during this time.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a service-learning program designed to work with youth in 7th-8th grades. Youth concentrate their time learning about and serving in the following areas:
- Intergenerational activities
- Career & College Prep
- Community Beautification
- Hunger & Nutrition
- Fine Arts
Youth that are successful in Jumpstart are given priority to enroll in FANS, and may continue their participation in service-learning beyond 8th grade through a program called “Teens in Action."
FANS
This program helps prepare youth in 8th – 12th grade for college. Youth and staff work together and develop plans to achieve goals like delaying parenthood, resisting drugs, contributing to the community and going to college. The youth are also given opportunities to find scholarships, prepare for the ACT/SAT tests and look at career opportunities that fit in line with college programs. Participating youth who fulfill the requirements are eligible to earn college scholarship money upon graduating from high school.
After School & Summer Programs
Waite House offers a variety of programs for youth in the arts, athletics, academics, technology and computers. These programs are offered year round. Youth are rewarded with field trips on several school release days. The summer program includes weekly field trips and overnight camping opportunities.
Youth Employment
Our employment counselor works with youth between ages 14 -21 one-on-one to help set and meet their individual goals in areas working and college. The employment counselor can work with the individual youth on resume writing, filling out job applications, locating college scholarship opportunities, and enrolling in high school or colleges.