After-School Programs

ACE - Academic Enrichment (began fall of 2009)

• Provides homework assistance and enrichment resources for up to 12 students, grades 2-8 (possibly 9-12 depending on available tutors), each school year

• Tutoring for elementary school students will occur at Kids Club (more information below)

• Pairs students with dedicated volunteers for homework help, mentoring, and one-on-one guidance

• Offers enrichment activities on a number of topics to inspire learning and academic exploration

• Let us know if your student needs tutoring or if you are interested in volunteering as a tutor.

KIDS CLUB

• Traditional fee-based after-school program funded by the Athenaeum through yearly grants, administered by the Dalton CRA, and held at the Becket Washington School

• $6 per child per day
  (If the fee is cost-prohibitive, financial assistance from the Dalton CRA is available.)

• Care provided from 2:55pm to 5:30pm

• Afternoon snack provided

• Gym games, reading, and educational learning activities (homework help)

• Outdoor activities (wear weather-appropriate clothing)

• Please contact Jon Yetto at the Dalton CRA for information and to sign up:
  413-684-0260
  jyetto@daltoncra.org

YOUTH ENRICHMENT began in 2012 as an expansion of the Homework Helpers Program (precursor to ACE) and has now evolved into year-round family and child programming open to all in the Becket-Washington community.

• Workshops and presentations will be posted on our Events page, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.

• Diverse topics to include: nature, gardening, crafts, storytelling, jewelry making, cooking, beekeeping, and so much more.

• Occasional outings to the Berkshire Outdoor Center for teambuilding, ropes course, archery, and more!