School-Year Programs
Youth Success school-year programs provide free, out-of-school activities, and tutoring and mentoring opportunities
Throughout the school year, students can take part in a variety of tutoring programs that offer strong mentor relationships, help from a licensed teachers, and enrichment activities foster social acumen and civic awareness. Participants may join one of these programs for the entire school year.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Homework ‘n’ Hoops- Young students are paired with a mentor twice a week throughout the school year for homework help, enrichment activities, and recreation time at the PPL Bethlehem Community Center. Open to youth from Whittier and surrounding neighborhoods.
PPL Scholars Young students develop academically and socially in a caring environment. Activities bring them together with parents, teachers, volunteers and PPL AmeriCorps. Open to participants in all PPL service areas, including Partnership Academy.
College House – Young students are paired with college students who are living in a PPL-managed building, each serving as a tutor and positive role model throughout the school year. (more…)
Lunch and Reading Buddies Once a week, throughout the year, students meet with same volunteer for lunch or reading.
MIDDLE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
PPL Leaders Young teens mature and learn, while having fun. Activities bring kids together with parents, teachers, volunteers and PPL AmeriCorps staff.
College House Middle school-aged kids are paired with college students who are
living in a PPL-managed building, each serving as a tutor and positive role model
throughout the school year. (more…)
Hafsa was the recipient a 2008 PPL Outstanding Youth Award, as a fifthgrader. She is pictured here with her mother and two brothers.
Hafsa became a great leader during her first year in the PPL Scholar’s program. She came to group with willingness to try new things and help out as a peer tutor. She was once overheard saying, “That’s why I like PPL, it’s so much fun even when you’re doing homework.”