afterschool program

21st CenturyCommunity Learning Center (CCLC)

The Bridge Downeast offers a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) afterschool program during the school year. The program provides kindergarten-8th grade students with homework assistance, tutoring, EOG test prep, remediation, and team building activities.

The Bridge Downeast Afterschool Program is held at the Ramsey Center on Harkers Island and runs Monday through Thursday from 3pm- 6pm. Students will be offered an after school snack, as well as help with homework and enrichment activities.

This is a free program for students in the Down East Community. Funding for this program comes from a 21st CCLC grant and donations.

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21st CCLC after school program off to a great start!

We are gearing up for another AMAZING school year after a fantastic summer enrichment program. Registration from the acadmeic school year 2024-25 is now live and open!

Our plans for the 2024-25 year include continuing to offer support for families and their connection to the teachers in the local schools. Collaboration as well is an important piece in strengthening the academic achievements of all the students. Click the link below to register.  Register here!

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Collaboration with community resources has been the focus for us in 2024. If you would like to help be a part of this, Get Involved!

For more information on becoming a Friend of The Bridge Downeast click here!

For more information and to register for upcoming programs, please fill out the form or contact Caroline Garrison, our Operations Director at [email protected].

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some recent highlights

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In November, our students painted Santa seashell ornaments for our tree at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum. These vew students were able to go down and decorate the tree, which we think looked very lovely!
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Thanks to the amazing generosity of our community through donations, we were able to have a holiday party for our students. We had a pizza party complete with cookie decoration and present opening. It was an awesome way to send the students off for holiday break.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Bridge Down East is pleased to announce our intent to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Grant for the upcoming funding cycle. This grant, offered through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) supports programs that provide academic enrichment opportunities for students during non-school hours.
Over the past 10 years, The Bridge Down East has been awarded $1,927,850.98 in 21CCLC funding, allowing us to provide invaluable educational resources, engaging activities, and essential support services to our students and families. As a nonprofit youth center, we are committed to continuing our mission by providing education and opportunities that enhance, enrich and inspire the youth and families in the Down East communities.
If awarded, this funding will allow The Bridge Down East to continue to provide no cost educational services, offer engaging activities, provide vital resources to support student success and community development, while expanding opportunities, programs, and enrichment activities.
We welcome community input and support as we move forward with this application.
For questions, please contact Krysten Patton at 252-504-2581 or [email protected].
Thank you for your continued support as we work to create valuable opportunities for our students and families.
Sincerely,
The Bridge Down East