Val Verde Training Center

Val Verde Training Center provides after school and summer care. Transportation is provided from their school during the school year. Nutritious snacks or meals, recreational time, crafts, enrichment activities, along with character building group discussions and family support for at risk students are provided. Children receive help and time in completing their homework. If needed, tutors and mentors are provided. Special needs students are included in the program. The average class size is 35 and is broken down to smaller groups when needed. Approximately 45 to 55 children are served throughout the year. During the summer, all day care from monday thru friday is provided. Activities include field trips, within the county, both educational and recreational, physical activities, crafts, swimming, and movies. Children participate in our "summer bridge" program. This study program bridges the gap between the previous school year and the upcoming school year. The summer program serves an average of 40 children. Services are provided at reduced rates or at no cost to low income families. The program is available to ages kindergarten through fifth grades. Mentoring programs are offered to at risk students and their parents for ages k through 6 with objectives to address risky behaviors such as bullying, drugs, and alcohol use.

Vvtc's "my success mentoring and tutoring program" targets at-risk students in grades k-6th. The program offers school based mentoring, academic tutoring, with character education for students and their parents. Target number served is from 25 to 30 students.