“Who, if not us, will advocate for our children?”
–Sarah Walden Herbin, Founder
“Who, if not us, will advocate for our children?”
–Sarah Walden Herbin, Founder
Per the NEA Education Policy and Practice Department, Extended Learning Opportunities assist children in academics and with social development by offering high quality educational programming beyond the traditional school day. These programs combine academic enrichment, cultural activities, and recreational opportunities to engage participants and guide their learning. Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro (BCDI-G) offers two Extended Learning Opportunities through our agency, which are FREE programs for participating families.
BCDI-G’s Bridge Afterschool program operates 2:30-6:00pm daily during the academic school year. The programs help participating K-5th graders increase their reading comprehension and math skills, receive homework assistance, and access STEM and other enrichment opportunities, including nutrition, dance, and art.
E3 is a FREE 6-week literacy-based summer enrichment program that focuses on helping children fall in love with reading, increase their self-esteem, and generate more positive attitudes toward making a difference in the community. The overall goal of this program is to combat the summer reading slide! Eligible participants are K-5th grade students enrolled in Guilford County Schools. Scholars engage in high quality academic activities throughout each day, receive 2 nutritious meals and a snack daily, and participate in fun enrichment activities. The program runs from June through July.