THE MIRACLE PROGRAM♪
Every day in the United States as many as 15 million children leave school with no place to go. And every day many of these at risk youths are involved in crimes, join gangs, or experiment with drugs, alcohol, etc...

Saint Annie's MIRACLE Program offers a proven alternative for Jr. High School children. We engage them in activities and on-going relationships that increase confidence and encourage success in all areas of their lives - at home, in school and in the community. This program nurtures children’s minds, bodies and spirits through programming that incorporates independent learning, academics and enrichment activities that are fun for kids and also keep them safe and help them achieve success in school and life.

This After-school is not an extension of the school day. It's a place that combines fun and learning. This Program emphasize fun activity-based learning that reinforces the knowledge and skills needed for in-school success. It also promotes positive relationships among children and adults, create an engaging environment for children to interact with each other, and provide opportunities for children to make decisions and learn leadership skills.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS♪
Independent learning: Homework and service-learning offer opportunities for kids to build independent learning skills. Each day we set aside time for children to work on their homework. Adult program leaders are available to answer questions or provide tutoring. Children without homework can read, write, work on test preparation skills or study a subject of their choosing. Service learning offers valuable life lessons through participation in community service activities.

Academics: Success in school is supported through fun project-oriented activities which use health, fitness and nutrition to teach English language arts, math and science. Computers, technology and games that combine entertainment with educational content are also used as teaching tools.

Enrichment: Enrichment activities include creative expression, communication and cooperation which build social, physical and emotional skills. These activities include sports, arts, culture, and computer training. Additional life skills programs help children learn about such things as anger management, conflict resolution, money management, and career development.