Play, Learn, Grow

The Play, Learn, Grow after school program provides a stimulating environment for students five days a week, with educational and recreational activities throughout the school year. The program begins Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Brownsville Community Resource Center and is open to youth in grades K-12.

Activities include:

• Homework assistance
• Subject remediation
• Project-based learning activities

Program details:

• When: Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 p.m., Sept. 5, 2017 through May 18, 2018
• Where: Brownsville Community Resource Center, 3200 W. De Soto St. 
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 5

For more information, contact Community Center Coordinator Shurlitha Jones at 850-426-1234 or shjones@myescambia.com.

The Youth Connection

The Youth Connection provides youth ages 6-18 the opportunity to participate in educational, cultural, sports, and community enrichment programs; to build confidence and self-esteem; to encourage our youth to say "NO" to gangs, drugs, and violence; and "YES" to hope, learning and life.

Activities include:

• Academic enrichment  
• Arts and crafts
• Educational programs              
• Drama and cultural activities    
• Special events                          
• Team-building activities            
• Leadership skills building   
• Homework help and tutoring   
• Sports, fitness & games
• Nutritional programs
• Guest speakers  
• Supervised computer use 
• Job-readiness training  
• And more! 

Program details:

• When: Mondays-Fridays, 2:30-5 p.m., Sept. 5, 2017 - May 18, 2018
• Where: Ebonwood Community Center, 3511 W. Scott St., Pensacola
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Mondays - Fridays, 3-5 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 14 at the Ebonwood Community Center

For more information, contact Community Center Coordinator Leroy Williams at 850-426-1156.