Escambia County offers after school programs at Ebonwood/Oakcrest Community Center and the Brownsville Community Resource Center. The programs offer a variety of activities and educational resources to local youth, including arts and crafts, homework assistance, nutritional programs, team-building activities, sports and more.
Play, Learn, Grow
The Play, Learn, Grow After School Program provides youth grades K-12 the opportunity to participate in educational, cultural, sports, and community enrichment programs. Program provides homework assistance, tutoring, project based activities, and snacks; while following CDC, state and local guidelines. Virtual tutoring is available for individuals who wish to stay home. The program begins Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2020.
Activities include:- Homework assistance
- Subject remediation
- Project-based learning activities
Program details:- When: Mondays-Fridays, 2:30-5:30 p.m., begins Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Where: Brownsville Community Resource Center, 3200 W. De Soto St.
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Open through the end of the school year, limited space available for low occupancy
For more information, please contact Community Center Coordinator Andreal Smith at 850-426-1622 or alsmith@myescambia.com.
The Youth Connection
The Youth Connection provides youth in K-8th grade the opportunity to participate in education, 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. The program begins Monday, Nov. 1.
Activities include:
- Academic enrichment
- Arts and crafts
- Educational programs
- Drama and cultural activities
- Team-building activities
- Leadership skills building
- Homework help and tutoring
- Sports, fitness & games
- Nutritional programs
- Guest speakers
- Supervised computer use
Program details:- When: Mondays-Fridays, 1:30-5 p.m., begins Monday, Nov. 1
- Where: Ebonwood Community Center, 3511 W. Scott St., Pensacola
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Open through the end of the school year, limited space available for low occupancy
For more information, please contact Community Center Coordinator Leroy Williams at 850-426-1156 or
lewilliams@myescambia.com.