Wilkes University - SHINE After School Program

84 West South Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18766

Eligibility

Serves students who reside in the Hanover Area, Hazleton Area, Greater Nanticoke Area, Pittston Area, Wilkes-Barre Area and Wyoming Valley West school districts.

Hours

School Calendar. Operates 4 days a week after school.

(570) 408-4368

Voice

Application process

Students are recommended for the program by teachers or guidance counselors in their school. Parents interested in having their child attend the program should contact their child’s school.

Fees

Free

Service area

Luzerne, PA

Description

Students at the after-school centers will benefit from SHINE’s project-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum to kindle excitement about learning Educational programs, including homework assistance and STEAM-focused projects, are taught. SHINE locations: Kistler Elementary, Wilkes Barre. --Heights Murrary Elementary,Wilkes Barre In addition to the after-school program for students, monthly parenting activities and support services for families also are provided. SHINE’s Home Visitor program offers support and preparation for academic readiness through weekly home visits to pre-K and kindergarten students and their parents. SHINE also offers summer camp held at Wilkes University, offering hands-on science activities for students enrolled in the program.

What's Here

Study Skills Assistance Youth Enrichment Programs

Providing organization

Wilkes University

Wilkes University offers the broad mix of professional and liberal arts programs. In addition to bachelor degree programs, Wilkes offers master's degree programs and doctoral/terminal degree programs including the doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, doctor of philosophy in nursing and master of fine arts in creative writing.