NBC10 anchor Tracy Davidson and president and general manager Ric Harris speak with Mighty Writers co-founder and education director, Rachel Loeper, about some of the programming being offered thanks to its 21st Century Solution’s Grant.
CURRENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH
Mighty Teen Scholars - for Philadelphia students ages 13 to 17
Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – now through December 2017
As the only bilingual MW site, our staff at El Futuro puts an emphasis on providing cultural awareness through engaging in activities with the local community as well as exploring literature that is both meaningful and relevant to student backgrounds. The Teen Scholars program is designed to coach teens on critical thinking, engage them in dynamic discussions, and encourage a general sense of unity. We want our teens to develop the ability to analyze and reason in preparation for future achievements, both college-level and beyond.
Mighty Toddlers - for Philadelphia students ages 2 to 5
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon - now through June 3 (15 sessions)
Mighty Writers begin as Mighty Readers. Join us for a family-friendly, bilingual story time. Together with instructor Erlina Ortiz, you’ll read stories, sing songs and engage in educational play with your toddler.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you love writing and want to share that love with young people in Philadelphia, Mighty Writers has a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. Mighty volunteers (over 300 every year!) are Philadelphia writers, playwrights, filmmakers, artists and professionals. We all have three things in common: compassion, patience and a willingness to learn from our students. Click here to find a brief overview of the opportunities available.
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