Youth | Children | Head Start | Adults
The John Gloucester House offers community programs for young people throughout the year. The staff works with local community members and volunteers from around the Philadelphia area.
See more about contributing/volunteering to the work of JGH.
EXPANDING YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Pease contact us if you are interested in more information about any of these programs: jghouse@verizon.net
The Saturday Academy
The Saturday Academy is targeted towards teenagers in the South Philadelphia community with a primary focus of educating and enriching them in the areas of detailed physical fitness, health and nutrition, and college preparation. The Saturday Academy is held on Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
After School Tutorial Program
The John Gloucester House continues to successfully operate an After School tutor enrichment program Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 5:30 pm for elementary and junior high school students. Our After School Tutorial Program is a free educational program offered throughout the academic calendar year, now through June 8, 2012. Volunteers tutor children in English, Reading, Math, Science, History, and Computer Lab.
Summer City Day Camp/ Vacation Bible School
Our affordable and fun camp serves children ages 6-13. The children attend Vacation Bible School during the first week. The following 6 weeks consist of fun and educational activities developed through a Christian curriculum.
This last summer, we had 50 students registered for our VBS. We had a staff of three certified teschers, three counselors, one craft teacher, a dance instructor and several volunteers. Our Vacation Bible ran from June 27th thru August 4, 2011. We had a learning and fun filled experience here at the John Gloucester House.
HEAD START LEARNING TREE
John Gloucester House was and continues to be the first of 13 Head Start Learning Tree sites. Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness. The program provides educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.
Hours of Operation: 8:45am - 2:30pm
Extended Hours by Arrangement: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Eligibility: Children 3 - 5 years old
Intake Procedure: Children must be 3 years old by September 1st of the school year.
Call for more information.
215-465-1115
215-465-3030 Fax
The Official National Head Start Web site
OPPORTUNITIES FOR RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION
Programs to be announced
