Kids Can Community Center

Programs: The out-of-school programs develop skills in children 5 to 13 years old that promote personal and academic growth and success by providing safe, structured social and academic skill building activities. On-site programs encompass before school, after school, and full day programs throughout the entire calendar year. School based programs provide after school activities during the academic year. Our stemsmart academy provides real-life, hands-on learning and enrichment opportunities. The goals of the program include: 1)youth will increase academic competencies, 2) youth will demonstrate curiosity and future focus, 3) youth will develop positive behaviors.

the early childhood education program is a state-licensed childcare preparing children for school. For children ages 18 months to 5 years old, we offer three early childhood classrooms open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays. Kids can utilizes the creative curriculum and handwriting without tears programming. The goals of the program are: 1) children are academically on track to be kindergarten ready, 2) children are socially and emotionally on track to be kindergarten ready, 3) children are physically on track to be kindergarten ready.

the tutoring and mentoring program provides children ages 7-13 years old with positive adult mentors who promote positive adult relationships, encourage self esteem and confidence, and engage in goal setting activities. The program connects kids can youth with mentors for a minimum of one year, with on-site activities scheduled one time per week. The program is accredited through the midland mentoring partnership. The goals of the program include 1) youth/mentor matches will sustain a minimum of 12 months, 2) youth will maintain or improve their attitude toward educational expectations, 3) youth will improve or maintain their attitude toward social interactions and relationships.

as a community center, kids can provides a variety of programs and services including family nights, neighborhood events, holiday assistance programs, free tax preparation, and gymnasium rentals.