Joyful Learning
Afterschool Program
Children from low-income families often do not have access to the same academic support and resources as their more affluent peers. This can lead to a learning gap.
To help children beat the odds and overcome this learning gap, Give Chances created our Joyful Learning afterschool program.
Joyful Learning is designed to meet students where they are through affordable one-on-one, educational support. We offer in-person and online homework assistance, tutoring, and extracurricular opportunities for low-income students in grades one through eight.
With Give Chances, Students Will…
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Receive one-on-one academic support
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Discover their talents
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Gain self-confidence and self-esteem
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Learn healthy communication skills
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Find a sense of community
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Engage with their peers
Two Types of Program
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In-Person
We currently have two in-person learning centers in New Jersey and one in-person learning center in New York. All our centers run Monday-Friday from 4-6 PM EST for students in grades 1-8 who live in NJ and NY.
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Online
Our online program is offered via Zoom Monday-Friday from 4-6 PM EST for students in grades 1-8 who live anywhere in the US.
Student Achievements
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Demonstrated increased
English proficiency -
Saw increased math test scores
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Reported increased
self-confidence and self-esteem
Program Highlights
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Homework Assistance
At Give Chances, we believe that homework completion and comprehension are vital to a student’s academic achievement. That’s why our in-person afterschool program focuses on homework assistance.
Students meet one-on-one with our tutors for individualized help with school assignments and test prep. This ensures your child gets the care and attention they need. -
Extracurricular Activities
We believe every student should have the opportunity to explore their interests and hobbies outside of the classroom, regardless of their economic background.
As part of our in-person afterschool program, we bring in professionals from a range of different fields including music, art and physical education.
These extracurricular activities provide a fun, creative outlet for students to find and grow their talents. -
Math & Language Arts Enrichment
Because a strong foundation is the key to success, we offer math and English language arts enrichment classes at our in-person locations. Using credible, high-quality educational materials and resources, these classes aim to keep students ahead of the income achievement gap.
Whether your child requires extra help understanding math concepts, or struggles putting their thoughts into words, our tutors have the expertise to get them on tack for academic success! -
Online Tutoring
For students who are unable to attend our in-person afterschool program, we offer online tutoring.
Our volunteer tutors interact with students in real-time assisting them with class assignments and other tasks. This allows students to work and learn at their own pace, in a space where they feel comfortable.
Instruction is done primarily via Zoom, however students also have access to additional resources including Khan Academy, an online learning platform where students can practice their math skills, and Epic, an online library featuring hundreds of books and articles.
Joyful Learning Website
Our online portal makes it easy to measure our students’ progress and ensure that every student is getting the care and attention they need. Both students and tutors have access to the portal where we keep track of attendance, academic achievements and students’ overall well being. Students are also able to review materials covered during tutoring sessions and access additional resources to aid in their learning.
Financial Aid
In an effort to make our Joyful Learning afterschool program fully accessible to any student who wants to enroll, we offer substantial financial assistance for those who qualify. Currently, every student enrolled in our Joyful Learning program, both in-person and online, is able to attend for free.
Student Story (Luis Gomez)
