Ensures partner organizations develop innovative programming that addresses gaps in education – during after-school, holiday and summertime hours – and offer enhanced services such as collaborative projects, camps and career development opportunities that expose students to future possibilities.
Out-of-School Time
Ensures partner organizations develop innovative programming that addresses gaps in education – during after-school, holiday and summertime hours – and offer enhanced services such as collaborative projects, camps and career development opportunities that expose students to future possibilities.
Our Why
Historically, Collier County has seen a significant gap in out-of-school time (OST) program services, particularly for students in Immokalee. Unsupervised after-school hours and unoccupied weekends can lead to experimentation, risky and dangerous behavior. However, for Immokalee children, the need for OST programs reaches far beyond a safe environment. Without the additional time and resources for academic support (including summer when learning loss of children from poverty far exceeds that of their peers), opportunities for success are greatly diminished.
SINCE 2012,
CLOSE TO
CLOSE TO
64K
children in Immokalee have participated in out-of-school time programs.
Our Blueprint Partners
We are proud to collaborate with esteemed organizations that exemplify the highest efficacy standards. Together, we are committed to developing groundbreaking programs that close education gaps during non-school hours.
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Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC) offers a variety of tested and proven programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. Programs are tailored to the local community and customized for each age group to meet interests and developmental needs of at-risk, low-income students from Immokalee between the ages of 6-18.
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Guadalupe Center
The Guadalupe Center’s out-of-school time programs support Immokalee students from elementary through college. K–2 students build foundational skills in After-School Tutoring and Summer Enrichment, supported by high school tutors. Middle school students participate in the RISE Program, which fosters academic growth and character development. From high school through college, Tutor Corps provides guidance, equipping students to achieve meaningful careers and break the cycle of poverty.
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RCMA (Redlands Christian Migrant Association)
RCMA’s (Redlands Christian Migrant Association) Immokalee Community Academy school day program encompasses before and after school along with summer to provide students with extended academic time, wraparound services and enrichment opportunities throughout the entire year.
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The Immokalee Foundation
The Immokalee Foundation’s Immokalee Readers program is designed to target the lowest performing students who need additional reading support. The curriculum is executed by a teacher and supported by high school tutors. In the Career Pathways program, middle school students are offered homework help and tutoring while receiving career exposure and exploration like the high school program which is a more in-depth approach where students also receive internship opportunities.