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Provides dance classes. Also offers tickets to different organizations, allowing them to experience ballet.

Offers one week youth and teen art camps.

After school program focused on developing character education, learning conflict resolution skills, and building self-esteem and social skills to enhance positive peer relationships.

A group mentoring program for teens ages 13 and older who are already a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Designed to teach adult-life skills and help teens prepare for the decisions they will need to make after high school graduation. Meets once a month. It is run by teens.

A group mentoring program which provides immediate mentoring services to youth upon acceptance to the agency, while the Little awaits a One-To-One match.

One-To-One program matches Littles in their agency with Big Brothers or Big Sisters for a minimum of one year. The "matches" get together for an average of 4-8 hours per month (4-hour minimum). Each match has its own unique Case Plan designed to help the Little improve and to provide an actionable plan for the volunteer Big.

A school-based mentoring program. It is highly supervised by the professional staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters on-site at participating schools. The target population is elementary and middle school children, adaptable to meet the requirements of a particular school district. The program works in conjunction with school district officials to improve a child’s academic performance, self-confidence, respect for others & their cultures, and relationships with peers & adults. Mentors can be high school students, college students, or community members (depending on the site).

• Conrad Weiser School District – East Elementary, West Elementary, and Middle School
• Oley Valley School District – Oley Elementary
• Reading School District – Glenside Elementary

Provides educational experiences for students going into grades 5-12 in STEAM topics. Summer programming and after school programming.

Operates a library with books and other materials available in-house or for lending with a library card. Offers in-person programs including storytimes, art activities, and author visits; the calendar of events is listed on the website. Provides summer learning and reading programs for youth ages 0-18. Offers the Summer Quest program to complete reading and learning challenges.

Provides summer camp opportunities that get children outdoors while learning and exploring.

In this course on jazz style and improvisation, team-taught with colleague Chris Heslop, participants will learn how to improvise using scales and modes. Rhythm section participants (piano, guitar, bass and drums) will learn how to accompany soloists and to perform their own solos. Jazz styles will be learned through playing and listening. Students will also learn the basics of jazz performance, including how to get one's own jazz combo started.

Berks Summer Band Institute is a multi-generational summer band program for Berks County band musicians. Four bands of varying levels for musicians of all ages, including a 1st year band, 2nd year band, middle school band, and high school / adult band. The program is held weekly and is FREE for participants.

Standards-based educational programs taught by certified teachers

Offers summer learning and reading programs that include storytimes, STEM programs, art activities, performances, and much more.

Berks Summer Stings Institute simply exists to provide an opportunity for students in Berks county Pennsylvania to continue playing and learning about their orchestral sting instrument over the summer. The program is held weekly and is FREE for participants.

Students stay fit and have fun during daily martial arts training and activities including field trips, crafts, and teamwork exercises. Students read for one hour every day and develop focus, discipline, and confidence.

Offers summer learning and reading programs that include storytimes, STEM programs, art activities, performances, and much more.

Their multi-arts camps invite campers to move, act, make art, create music, and explore big ideas through hands-on projects that stretch their imaginations and spark creativity. Each week centers on collaborative group projects, giving campers plenty of chances to share ideas, learn from one another, and bring imaginative worlds to life. Snacks are included, and campers will enjoy visits from special guest artists throughout the summer. Pack a lunch. Check website for weekly themes.

Summer Dance Camp

Blend a performance opportunity with the skill building to improve any performance. Popular in depth summer theater experience gives young actors training in voice, dance and acting while working towards putting on a fabulous production for the public.

Their multi-arts camps invite campers to move, act, make art, create music, and explore big ideas through hands-on projects that stretch their imaginations and spark creativity. Each week centers on collaborative group projects, giving campers plenty of chances to share ideas, learn from one another, and bring imaginative worlds to life. Snacks are included, and campers will enjoy visits from special guest artists throughout the summer. Check website for weekly themes.

Children's favorite books inspire art projects, music, movement and theater games. Their youngest campers create in a nurturing and caring environment in their drop-off program that combines the art forms to promote socialization, early literacy skills and a lot of FUN.. Led, by Miss Becky, this camp has less transitions moving between spaces than the multi-arts camp, while continuing to provide access to guest Teaching Artists who join the group throughout the week for special activities. Also have playground and snack time. Check website for themes.

Summer day camp for K through 6th grade. Includes guest speakers, special activities, swimming at the aquatics center, etc. Kids will also read a new age-appropriate book each week and complete activities that correspond. Safety procedures in place: masks, rigorous cleaning schedule, small groups and daily health checks

Playground program including activities such as sports, arts and crafts and weekly themes will be done. Specialty days and sporting events are planned with other playground programs. If there is inclement weather, the program will be confined to pavilion use only.

Provides summer learning and reading programs for youth, including storytimes, STEM programs, art activities, performances, and more. Also offers a Summer Quest game that allows participants to earn prizes while completing reading and learning challenges.