Our mission is to support the academic and emotional growth of students who have been suspended from school by providing inclusive, constructive alternatives to traditional disciplinary practices. We create a safe, engaging learning environment that keeps students connected, nurtures their potential, and helps them stay on track during times of challenge and transition.
To provide academic support for teens who have been suspended from school. Removing students from the classroom does not foster growth—on the contrary, it can deepen feelings of isolation. Instead, we aim to offer constructive, inclusive alternatives that keep students engaged and supported during challenging times.
Empower community members by fostering creative expression, collaboration, and skill-building within a supportive environment, culminating in the creation of public art that showcases their work.
The program will be held in Grove City (exact location to be announced). Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning May 6th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. During the summer months of June, the schedule will shift to 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
The target audience is middle school and high school students from the Grove City community.
- May: Introduction and Team Building
- June: Visual Arts and Gardening
- July: Performing Arts and Improvisation
- August: Mural Creation and Collaboration
- September: Final Showcase and Celebration
Others: Snacks are provided each day.
- Art supplies (paint, brushes, canvas, paper, etc.)
- Gardening tools and seeds
- Planter pots
- Theater props and costumes
- Dance space or portable flooring
- Community mural wall and paint
- Snacks, soda, and water for participants
- Strengthened community bonds
- Increased access to creative and cultural resources
- Development of artistic, and interpersonal skills
- A lasting mural and garden as community assets
- Personal growth and empowerment of participants