“Who, if not us, will advocate for our children?” 

–Sarah Walden Herbin, Founder

Where literacy development and cultural enrichment meet.

Registration for our 2025-2026 academic year will open September 8, 2025. 

Completed PDF applications can returned via:
Email – info@blackchilddevelopment.org
Fax – 336.574.2234
Drop off – 415 N. Edgeworth Street, Suite 230 (downtown Greensboro) 
Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where literacy development and cultural enrichment meet.

Registration for our 2025-2026 academic year will open September 8, 2025.

Registration for our 2025-2026 academic year will open September 15, 2025. 

Completed PDF applications can returned via:
Email – info@blackchilddevelopment.org
Fax – 336.574.2234
Drop off – 415 N. Edgeworth Street, Suite 230 (downtown Greensboro) 
Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where literacy development and cultural enrichment meet.

Registration for our 2025-2026 academic year will open September 8, 2025. 

Completed PDF applications can returned via:
Email – info@blackchilddevelopment.org
Fax – 336.574.2234
Drop off – 415 N. Edgeworth Street, Suite 230 (downtown Greensboro) 
Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 4:00pm

The Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro’s extended learning program remains firmly rooted in our commitment to literacy, enriched with activities that promote academic growth, homework support, and essential skill-building—all vital in bridging the academic achievement gap. Our dedicated team, which includes certified Guilford County School teachers, collaborates with students to create personalized success plans. Additionally, students will explore new opportunities to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) abilities and develop leadership skills, equipping them for thriving careers in the 21st Century.

BCDI-G is currently offering FREE afterschool programs from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the following location. K-5th graders enrolled at the following schools are eligible to register.  

Eligible Schools
Bessemer Elementary 
Cone Elementary
Gillespie Park Elementary
Bluford STEM Academy
Erwin Montessori Elementary
Private and Charter Schools

Site Location:
St. Paul Baptist Church
1309 Larkin Street
Greensboro, NC 27406

Transportation:
BCDI-G will provide transportation from Guilford County Schools to our sites as noted. Parents must pick students up by 6:00pm from the afterschool location. Gillespie Park Elementary students will need to complete a separate GCS transportation form upon application approva

The Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro’s extended learning program remains firmly rooted in our commitment to literacy, enriched with activities that promote academic growth, homework support, and essential skill-building—all vital in bridging the academic achievement gap. Our dedicated team, which includes certified Guilford County School teachers, collaborates with students to create personalized success plans. Additionally, students will explore new opportunities to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) abilities and develop leadership skills, equipping them for thriving careers in the 21st Century.

BCDI-G is currently offering FREE afterschool programs from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the following location. K-5th graders enrolled at the following schools are eligible to register.  

Eligible Schools
Bessemer Elementary
Cone Elementary
Gillespie Park Elementary
Bluford STEM Academy
Erwin Montessori Elementary

Private and Charter Schools

Site Location:
St. Paul Baptist Church
1309 Larkin Street
Greensboro, NC 27406

Transportation:
BCDI-G will provide transportation from Guilford County Schools to our sites as noted. Parents must pick students up by 6:00pm from the afterschool location. Gillespie Park Elementary students will need to complete a separate GCS transportation form upon application approval.

The Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro’s extended learning program remains firmly rooted in our commitment to literacy, enriched with activities that promote academic growth, homework support, and essential skill-building—all vital in bridging the academic achievement gap. Our dedicated team, which includes certified Guilford County School teachers, collaborates with students to create personalized success plans. Additionally, students will explore new opportunities to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) abilities and develop leadership skills, equipping them for thriving careers in the 21st Century.

BCDI-G is currently offering FREE afterschool programs from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the following location. K-5th graders enrolled at the following schools are eligible to register.  

Eligible Schools
Bessemer Elementary
Cone Elementary
Gillespie Park Elementary
Bluford Stem Academy
Erwin Montessori Elementary
Private and Charter Schools

Site Location:
St. Paul Baptist Church
1309 Larkin Street
Greensboro, NC 27406

Transportation:
BCDI-G will provide transportation from Guilford County Schools to our sites as noted. Parents must pick students up by 6:00pm from the afterschool location. Gillespie Park Elementary students will need to complete a separate GCS transportation form upon application approval.