AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The New Horizons of North Texas After-School Program operates during the the school year to provide a no cost program for the care of students during out of school hours. Our dedicated team of trained site directors, experienced staff, and volunteers will guide the students through a structured and engaging curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. The program components are:

1. Faith-Based Values: We introduce each student to faith and an understanding of hope.

2. Academic Skill Building: We desire to enhance the academic performance of our students. Through personalized tutoring, homework assistance, and engaging educational activities, we seek to bridge learning gaps, boost confidence, and instill a love for learning.

3. Literacy Skill Building: Our goal is to recognize each participant’s reading level, and encourage the growth and development of literacy skills. We seek to encourage phonetical understanding, and reading comprehension while creating an enthusiasm for reading within each child.

4. Mentoring: Our program has a mentoring component that emphasizes character-building activities, leadership development, and moral education to foster responsible, empathetic, and respectful young individuals.

5. Social Skills and Coping Mechanisms: In recognition of the social and emotional challenges faced by today’s youth, our after-school program incorporates the encouragement of personal responsibility, the teaching of mindfulness practices, the instruction of emotional intelligence, and social skills training, our program will equip participants with essential coping skills, empowering them to overcome obstacles and build emotional resilience for a healthier, more balanced future.

6. STEM Exploration: We are committed to promoting an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Our program offers hands-on STEM workshops, interactive experiments, and exposure to STEM professionals, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

7. Leadership Skill Building: We believe in the potential of every student, and we would like to provide every child and youth with the opportunity to develop the leader within themselves.