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We hope that you will take some time to learn about the
various programs that are run through the SCEC!
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An open studio available to children, adults and seniors |
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Experience with visual arts such as drawing, painting, print
making and sculpting |
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After school programs for children and teens |
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Trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural events |
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Guest speakers and visiting artists |
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Opportunities for scholarships to local art colleges |
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On site gallery to view and purchase art work of local
residents |
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Opportunities to exhibit art work professionally in local
university and private galleries |
Community Organizing Group
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Monthly meetings to discuss issues of concern such as
abandoned housing and crime and safety |
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Educational opportunities such as computer instruction |
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Opportunities for leadership development |
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Guest speakers on subjects such as pollution and its impact
on local residents |
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Open to adults and seniors in the Kingsessing area |
 | Offers teenagers an opportunity to
learn about computers and other transferable employment skills |
 | Formal classroom setting: one for
high school juniors and one for high school seniors |
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Experience in using IBM computers, DOS and Windows systems |
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Assistance in resume writing and interview skills |
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Internship or job placement |
Family School
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Weekly parenting skills program held on Friday mornings for
parents and caretakers with children under the age of 5 |
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Structured play activities for children |
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Organized group discussions for parents and caretakers |
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Guest speakers on topics such as lead
poisoning and the
development needs of young children |
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Field Trips |
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Congregate meal program: hot and
nutritious meals served to men, women and children (September through June) |
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Emergency food cupboard for individuals and families with a
referral from another community group or agency |
After School Homework Club
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Structured and safe after school environment for children in
grades 1 through 5 |
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Assistance with homework provided by local residents and
college students |
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Monthly Saturday morning trips to Villanova University |
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Month-long summer education, art and recreation program |
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After school tutoring program in a
structured and safe environment, for pre-teens/teens in grades 6 through 12 |
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Structured evening study and homework club
assistance Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday |
 | Assistance with homework provided by
local residents and college students |
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Mentoring program that matches local teens with both college
students and community residents |
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Educational, recreational and cultural trips |
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Career counseling and visits to
employers |
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Workshops on study skills, math
enrichment, SAT Prep, college entrance exams, teamwork and conflict
resolution |
Senior Club and Home Visitation Program
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Weekly programs featuring guest speakers and recreational
outings |
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Bible study class on Tuesday mornings |
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Hot, nutritious meals served on Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoon |
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Information and referrals for home repairs |
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Transportation to and from local supermarkets |
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Individualized assistance in filing forms and scheduling
medical appointments |
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Weekly visits and frozen meal delivery to
home bound senior
citizens in the Kingsessing area |
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