LVCC’s school-age classrooms provide before- and after-school care for school-age children. We strive to help produce happy, healthy, community oriented young adults. To meet the varying needs and interests of school-age children, our program is both educational and recreational. The structure of the program and activities offered reflect the interests of the students and reinforce skills learned at school.
Although time is allocated for doing homework, school age children may also participate in cooperative games, arts and crafts, computer activities, table games, cooking, woodworking, dramatics and/or sewing. In addition, children enjoy outdoor activities daily.
Community service projects are encouraged to emphasize the importance of children taking an active role in creating healthy communities. In addition, school-age classrooms utilize the Heartwood Institute’s literature-based ethics and character education curriculum. The Heartwood Curriculum uses children’s literature from around the world to impart values. Children read and discuss stories that focus on these character attributes and engage in art, music, drama, science and physical activities related to the stories.
Many of our programs take place on-site in local elementary and intermediate schools, while in other cases LVCC provides transportation between the school and an LVCC center. Services vary slightly by location. For instance, some programs can provide care after half-day kindergarten, on school holidays and snow days.
Summer School-Age Services
The summer program is also intended to be both educational and recreational. It is designed around weekly, child-centered themes. Along with all the activities available during the school year, our summer program offers swimming, regular field trips, and more outdoor activities.
Staff
LVCC ensures that each center is staffed by experienced, degreed teachers. Our teachers are both professional educators and nurturing caregivers who protect and value each child. We recruit and retain the best employees and provide them with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Administrative Offices 1501 Lehigh Street, Suite 208
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 820-5333 (800) 258-3737 Fax (610) 820-5338
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