Daily Afterschool programs for youth from kindergarten to 8th grade are central to Pillsbury United Communities’ programming at four neighborhood centers.

Whether learning from professional artists-in-residence at Pillsbury House + Theatre or stretching their athletic ability at Brian Coyle Center, PUC kids gain competence in the Six C curriculum.

The Six C’s nurture competence, confidence, character, connections, commitment, and contribution in all the young people who pass through Pillsbury United Communities programming.

Specific after school programming may include:

Kids College is a reading-tutoring program that focuses on building reading skills and comprehension. Kids read one-on-one with staff, volunteers, and college interns for at least 30 minutes each day. Kids also receive help with their homework and eat a healthy snack. A partnership with America Reads.

Professional artist residencies that teach children to use their own creativity to accomplish goals, solve problems, and have fun. Kids have painted murals on neighborhood walls, formed stilting clubs, built puppet shows, and learned dances from some of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished interdisciplinary artists.

Contact the Pillsbury United Communities Neighborhood Center in your area for more information.