Goal
- To help young people develop academic, behavioral and social skills through homework completion, high-yield learning activities and tutoring.
Program
- Boys & Girls Club members ages 6 to 18
- The Power Hour program model helps Club professionals:
- Create a climate of academic success in the Boys & Girls Club
- Conduct engaging homework help programs for Club members in elementary, middle and high school
- Make homework and other learning activities enjoyable, as well as academically beneficial – "Fun with a Purpose”
- Integrate technology in Power Hour activities
- Implement one-on-one or small-group tutoring for youth who need additional help in specific areas
- Develop an incentive system to motivate youth to increase their participation
- Recognize young people’s efforts and achievements
- Engage hard-to-reach or reluctant youth in homework help and tutoring
- Collaborate with schools, parents and other community partners