The Lighthouse Program brings schools, communities and the municipality together to provide students with safe, nurturing, and supportive environments after school, during the summer. The Program provides educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities to Bridgeport’s students through a diverse approach to programming. Among the specific activities provided at various sites are:
- Nutritious snacks
- Homework assistance
- Reading and Math Enrichment
- Tutoring
- Health and Nutrition
- Computer Instruction
- Thematic Units
- Arts and Crafts
- Swimming
- Drill Team
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Karate
- Baseball
- Theatre and Dance
- Music and Arts
- Board Games
- And Much More.
Schedules:
General schedule after school August 31, 2009 through May 28, 2010 (3:00 to 5:30pm):
- 15/20 minutes of a Nutritious Snack
- 40 minutes of Homework Assistance
- 40 minutes of Enrichment
- 40 minutes of Extra Curricular Activities
- The cost for the after school program varies based on household income. (Limited scholarships available)
- There is a late pickup option for an additional 1/2 hour until 6:00pm for $2.00 per day regardless of scholarship status. Late fees will apply if children are not registered in advance for this option.
- CHILDREN NOT PICKED UP ON TIME WILL BE CHARGED A $5.00 LATE FEE. THIS FEE WILL INCREASE BY $5.00 FOR EVERY 15 MINUTES PAS THE STANDARD PICK UP TIME.
General schedule summer program July 1, 2010 through August 6, 2010: (tentatively scheduled) 20/30 minutes of a Nutritional Breakfast 2 hours of Summer Reading Success or Math Curriculum
- 20/30 minutes of a Nutritional Breakfast
- 2 hours of Summer Reading Success or Math Curriculum
- 1 Hour Nutritional Lunch and Recess Last 4.5 hours Extra Curricular Activities that may include music, arts, sports, computers and trips.
- The cost for the summer program is based on household income. (Limited scholarships available)
The cost for the summer program is based on household income. (Limited scholarships available)
During the Summer Program only, parents may choose any early drop-off and late pick-up option, where they will be able to drop their child off at 8:30am and pick up their child at 5:30pm for an additional fee of $5.00 a day regardless of scholarship status. Therefore, for the week, parents would pay an additional $25.00 per week per child.