After the bell has rung and school is out, students still require attention. Whether they need help with homework or to simply have an open space to play, kids benefit immensely from having a constructive outlet when they are not in school.
Our Youth Services program provides daily after school educational enrichment, psychosocial skills building, creative arts and recreational activities for youth between the ages of 5 to 17. With an emphasis on cultivating respect for self, others and surroundings, we help kids succeed in school while supporting parents and caregivers.
Teen Program
Throughout the year, Kingsley House provides daily academic enrichment, mentoring, drug and violence prevention, group counseling, recreation and socialization activities to teens from the surrounding community, which includes full access to the gymnasium and computer center each evening from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Approximately 50 to 75 teens participate in our program daily.
After-School Day Care
Kingsley House Youth Services program provides daily after-school tutoring, mentoring, arts and crafts, drug and violence prevention, and recreational activities to over 100 children between the ages of 5 to 12 at Ben Franklin Elementary School in Uptown New Orleans.
Summer Camp
Kingsley House continues to operate our historic summer camp for over 200 children ages 5 to 12. Our 8 week, full day camp activities include indoor and outdoor sports and recreation, drama, arts and crafts, swimming, individual and group mental health counseling, academic enrichment (with a special focus on math and reading), drug and violence prevention education, and weekly field trips to fun and exciting locations throughout the area.
Our Impact
- 75% of After School program participants displayed improvement in reading skills
- 65% of After School participants showed improvement in math and language arts skills
- Teen program participants significantly reduced at-risk behaviors by 27% from the previous year
- 100% of Summer Camp participants advanced to the next grade
