Program areas at Promise Neighborhood of Central Minnesota
Summer camp - 2 free, five week program in june, july and august for 35 kids in elementary and middle school. Program includes classroom curriculum from state certified teacher currently working in local school district, experiential learning, peer mentoring, and individual and group mentoring from adults. Participants and families are better prepared for success in the classroom and have developed a strong partnership with positive adult role models from the community. A walk in program twice a week in june.
Family support program - provides emergency food support, access to community garden, used clothing closet, training opportunities, writing and computer classes, stipends for community members, peer mentoring, access to a lawyer for civil cases, and leadership development. Early childhood learning program for parent and children under 4 years of age.
Youth night - free program that provides group and individual mentoring, peer mentoring and a math and reading club. Tutoring and help with homework are also provided. Participants and families are better prepared for success in the classroom and have developed a strong partnership with positive adult role models from the community. One on one and group mentoring.