BAKERSFIELD PAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
T U T O R I N G
We have a quality tutoring program that helps children ages 8-17 (3rd - 12th grade) with their homework. Children are given help by volunteers on a one to one basis. The Tutoring Program is Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Snacks are provided for the kids. This program is volunteer intensive. Tutors from our staff, volunteers, Americorps, and CSUB credential candidates work with Elementary, Middle School and High School groupings on homework, reading, math and special reports and assignments. The staff and volunteers afford the children a three to one ratio of tutors to children. BPAL has increased the number of children consistently attending the after school tutorial to about 60 children per day. When the tutorial session is over for the day, we find that many children stay at the center and work on the computers in the computer lab.
To enroll your child in this program, call BPAL at 661-283-8880 or come by our facility and request a Membership Form. There is no cost.
A R T
This program is held everyday from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday and influences about 30 children. The art instructor has the capability to work in most art mediums. Sessions will include paper crafts, drawing, working with clay, pastels, painting in several mediums and airbrushing, Students learn about different artists, their techniques and best works.
B A S I C C O M P U T E R S
This program was offered in the Summer Program and will become one of the rotating curricula during the week. Target ages are 3rd grade and up. Subjects to be covered include keyboarding, Windows®, Word®, and Excel® . Advanced sessions will cover e-mail and correct use of the Internet, computer animation, and website development.
C O L L E G E I N I T I A T I V E
Information regarding college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, student life, etc. will be provided for the students of BPAL. Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of higher education, and what they need to do now to be eligible for the systems of higher education.