ECC Childcare (ages 6 weeks - 5 years):
An early childhood program committed to providing quality child care
services in a learning environment that enhances the physical, intellectual,
social, and emotional development of each child.
School-Age Childcare -
SACC (ages
first - sixth grade):
Before-school care includes breakfast and a supervised activity period.
After-school care provides organized and optional activities including
a daily snack, homework/tutorial session, computer activities, crafts,
substance abuse prevention, special events, recreation period and other
organized activities.
Teen
Recreation (ages 12+): A daily program designed to offer a variety of
recreational, cultural enrichment, social and life skills development
activities as well as social opportunities. Open and organized
recreation activities are available.
Summer Youth Employment
Training
(ages 14 - 19 years): A job training program for teens from economically
challenged households.
On-the-job-training provides opportunities for teens to earn wages,
assume responsibility, develop valuable lifelong work skills, as well as the
experience of achievement thereby fostering the development of a sense of
positive self-worth. Funded by the Department of Labor and other youth
employment programs.
Tenant Programs:
During 2004/2005, ECC housed several organizations that benefit the
community.
Sellers Senior Center provides weekly activities and scheduled
events for anyone 50 years or older. Edgemoor Day Habilitation
(sponsored by Division of Mental Retardation) offers opportunities for new
experiences, activities of choice, and work and community volunteerism to
adults with mental retardation.
Brandywine Valley Friends of the Children (BVFOTC) provides
professional mentors to "at risk" youth for 12 years beginning in
Kindergarten or first grade. KINfolk aids sick children in
hospitals by connecting them with family and friends through technology.
Computer-Assisted
Tutoring
(ages preschool - twelve):
Small group and individualized sessions provide instruction for
specific skills, remedial assistance, computer literacy, and routine software
programs.
Delaware Prevention
Network
addresses problems of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and violence in
the community. Creating Lasting Family Connections provides youth, ages
9-15, with wellness activities through mentoring, group activities, education,
and multi-site events. Focuses on parent empowerment and family-strengthening
activities. A comprehensive drug abuse prevention and family enrichment
program. Sponsored by the Delaware Prevention Network.
Summer Day
Camp (ages 5 - 12 years): A day
care program for school-age youth emphasizing fun, excitement, and adventure. Activities include
swimming, sports, field trips, arts & crafts, cooking projects, computer
learning, and special events. Rain or shine, the camp operates Monday through
Friday, 7:30am to 5:45pm. for about 10 weeks during the summer.
During program year July
2005 – June 2006, members of our community participated in the following
programs and services.
Service
Participants
