Education
These programs help youth create aspirations for the future, providing
opportunities for career exploration and educational enhancement.
Project Learn
Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young
people learn at school through "high-yield" learning activities
at the Club and in the home. Based on Dr. Reginald Clark's research
that shows fun, but academically beneficial activities increase academic
performance, these activities include leisure reading, writing activities,
homework help and games like Scrabble® which develop young people's
cognitive skills. Project Learn emphasizes collaborations between
Club staff, parents and school personnel. Formally evaluated by Columbia
University, Project Learn has been proven to boost the academic performance
of Club members. JCPenney Afterschool is the sponsor of Project Learn.
Power Hour
A comprehensive homework help and tutoring program, POWER HOUR is
designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members ages 6-12.
