BRIDGES In
the News
Bridges youth program
Originally appeared in the September 8, 2005 edition of the
Commercial Appeal
Starting Monday, the Bridges Future Builders program will
become a year-round initiative, providing after-school
activities ranging from forensic science and gardening to
tutoring and TCAP preparation. The program will be offered to
students in grades 6 through 11.
Participants will be able to choose an area of interest and
given the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors.
Skill areas, called Guilds, include: Arts, forensic science,
spoken word/creative writing, PeaceJam, dance, adventure,
gardening, culinary arts, filmmaking and theater. Each session
will build up to a year-end production/project that will allow
participants to showcase what they've learned. The program
will take place Monday through Saturday at the BRIDGES Center
(477 N. Fifth.).
Students can participate from one to six days per week giving
parents flexibility in setting their child's schedule. The
program fee is $400 per semester regardless of the level of
participation. Scholarships are also available for qualified
applicants. Contact Jicara Boone at 260-3794 for information
or to request an application. Applications are also available
on the Web site,
bridgesusa.org.
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