Guadalupe Center’s highly rated afterschool program continues to accept student enrollments for the 2024-25 school year.
The after-school program, which begins Aug. 28, is a free, school-based program for children in kindergarten and first and second grades who need extra support in reading, math and other subjects. The program is offered at all five public elementary schools in Immokalee – Eden Park, Highlands, Lake Trafford, Pinecrest and Village Oaks.
“Cost and transportation are two major challenges facing families in Immokalee. Eliminating program fees and conducting the program directly in public school classrooms provides students with the academic support they need to succeed academically,” said Dawn Montecalvo, President and CEO of the Guadalupe Center. “Our afterschool program is an extension of the school day, and the extra time makes a huge difference over the course of a school year.”
Standardized test results show that 100% of students in the afterschool program make significant progress in reading and math.
The program can serve up to 800 students and is funded entirely by donations, including grants and donations from generous individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations. Major supporters of the Guadalupe Center include Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, United Way of Collier and the Keys, Future Ready Collier and Collier Cares, among others.
Classrooms are staffed by certified teachers and assisted by teens in the Guadalupe Center’s college-preparation Tutor Corps Program.
To register a student, please email [email protected] or call 239-376-2001.
About Guadalupe Center
Founded in 1984, the Guadalupe Center provides high-quality, life-changing educational programs to over 1,950 students annually. Nationally recognized as a model for nonprofit organizations serving students from low-income rural communities, the Guadalupe Center creates a cycle of prosperity through education for students and families in Immokalee. The organization offers three highly successful programs – the nationally recognized Early Childhood Education Program, the After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment Program, and the college-preparatory Tutor Corps Program – that promote personal and academic success and lead to economic independence. Rated Platinum by GuideStar, the Guadalupe Center is generously supported by private donors, philanthropic organizations, and community partners. For more information, visit GuadalupeCenter.org or call 239-657-7711.
