Academic Success
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF HARTFORD
Achieve Greater
Through our Academic Success programs, we are developing globally competitive graduates.
These programs are designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time, ready for post-secondary education and a 21st century career.
This includes specialized programming in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) which encourages creativity and critical thinking.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Power Hour
Power Hour: Making Minutes Count is a homework-help and academic achievement program which encourages Club members to become self-directed learners through daily homework help and tutoring. Each session helps youth complete their homework assignments for the day or engage in tutoring and mentorship programs with the support of trained, caring staff and volunteers. With a reward-based model, members are encouraged to complete their assignments and take part in a variety of other engaging and educational activities to develop their skills even further.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
STEAM
Our STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics- programs offer innovative and creative activities for members fostering a love of exploration and growth and building interest in future STEAM-related careers. In the MakerSpace, members have an opportunity to explore their own interests, learning how to use tools and materials to develop and market their own creative projects. Our art programs spark creativity and self-confidence by teaching youth to play a musical instrument, perform a dramatic play, learn to dance, record and produce their own music and hone their photography, videography, drawing, painting and mixed media skills.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Ultimate Journey
Ultimate journey is one of Boys & Girls Clubs’ oldest and most successful STEAM programs. It was developed in partnership with the National Parks Service and recognizes that in order to imagine great futures for generations to come, we need to work toward a great future for our planet. It introduces youth, ages 9-13, to aspects of environmental stewardship and cultivates an awareness and appreciation of the natural wonders that surround young people.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Diplomas2Degrees
Diplomas2Degrees (d2D) is a college readiness program which provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success. It helps youth develop short and long-term goals while familiarizing them with their options after graduation including college, trade schools or careers. It also assists teens in touring colleges, securing financial aid and fostering supportive relationships with adults who can guide them through their college experience and beyond.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Michael E. Simmons Acoustic Guitar
The Michael E. Simmons Acoustic Guitar program teaches members of all ages how to play the guitar and the basics of music theory. All members who participate in the program and perform in the final recital receive their very own acoustic guitar to take home. The program is graciously funded in memory of Michael Simmons, an accomplished guitarist who loved to learn and lived life to the fullest.
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Learning doesn't end with the school day! We're making academics a priority and our members are excelling from the Club to the classroom!