Camp Fire USA After-school
Our after-school programs are designed to fill the gap between the end of a child's school day and the end of a parent's or caretaker's work day. Children feeling lonely or bored during out-of-school hours may engage in unproductive destructive or negative behaviors. Camp Fire USA After-school gives children a safe alternative to potentially risky activity - but the kids just think it's fun!
Camp Fire will manage 11 after-school programs during the 2009-10 school year. Ten of these programs are part of The Loop (L), the after-school initiative within Grand Rapids Public Schools.
| Program Location | Ages | Days | Hours |
| Brookside Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Burton Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Burton Middle School (L) |
6-8th grade |
M – F |
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Camelot Woods Apartments |
5-12 years |
M – Th |
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Coit Creative Arts Academy (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Covell Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Dickinson Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Ken-O-Sha Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Kent Hills Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| M.L. King Jr. Leadership Academy (L) |
K-8th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Palmer Elementary (L) |
K-5th grade |
M – F |
3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Activities:
The after-school program begins each day with an academic component where boys and girls practice reading and math, and get help with homework. Afterwards, kids participate in a variety of activities, such as dance, art, poetry, journals, music, drama club, service-learning and field trips. Opportunities may vary by site but are similar in nature.
The elementary school-based and Camelot Woods programs are for children and youth ages 5 - 12. The program at M.L. King Jr. Leadership Academy is for youth ages 5 - 14. The middle school program is for 12-14 year olds attending Burton Middle School.
Each Camp Fire USA After-school program was designed to fit the needs of the neighborhood it would serve. As a result, our programs involve community residents, families and youth and respond to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the boys and girls we serve.
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