BOOST: Best Out of School Time

Knowledge is power and motivated children love to learn. Let us help you give your child a BOOST in learning!

BOOST– Best Out of School Time – offers an array of fantastic programs to children and teens.

BOOST serves more than 600 students in kindergarten through grade 5 before school (from 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.) and after school (3:10 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.), Monday through Friday. BOOST programs include homework assistance, recreation, arts and crafts, certified after school/ camp program curriculum, computer lab, field trips and more.

Our goal is to support the growth and development of each child by providing a safe, caring, adult-supervised before and after school environment and to build upon the physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills developed by our children in school. Families enrolled in this program may access the subsidy system to receive assistance in covering the fee.

BOOST is located within the following schools: Anderson, Clara Barton, Finletter, Forrest, George Washington, Holme, Lowell, Mayfair, Overbrook and Shaw.

Anderson Application       Barton, Forrest, Overbrook Application      Finletter, Lowell, Mayfair Application    George Washington Application Holme Application                    Shaw Application

The BOOST program located at Shaw Middle School also serves 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, Monday through Friday, from 3:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Students involved in our program focus on entrepreneurial skills and participate in various clubs including dance, basketball, chess, culinary arts, fashion, music and more.

 Shaw Middle School Application

The George Washington High School program is geared toward college preparation and career exploration programs. High school students receive a $500 stipend for their participation during the school year and can participate in SAT prep, marketing and technology, environmental awareness, college tours, health and fitness, expressive arts and mentoring.

George Washington High School Application

For more information about BOOST before and after school programs, please contact Stacy MacMurray Leonard at 215-455-5860, ext. 22.

BOOST Tutor

In collaboration with the Philadelphia School District and the PA Department of Education, BOOST Tutor provides Supplemental Education Services for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. This unique tutoring program works to assist students who attend designated schools in the Philadelphia School District, to strengthen their Reading and Math skills. With the assistance of Certified Teachers, BOOST Tutor creates an individualized learning plan for each child and provides tutoring for 75 minutes per day, Monday – Thursday. In addition, the tutors work closely with each family and the child’s school to ensure that learning addresses the whole child, and families are provided with the tools and support necessary to provide learning opportunities in the home. BOOST Tutor operates from November – April in 3 locations: the Logan/Olney E-3 Center, LCFS Rising Sun Office, and Holme Elementary School.