Free After-School Care

After-school programs from 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Monday – Thursday.

Homework help – Tutoring, Quarters for Grades to inspire better grade

Computer Access – Offering Reading programs in conjunction with Hancock County Schools for elementary students, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Homework help with iXL for Math, Science and Social Studies

Feeding Program – Healthy Snacks, Dinner every day, Blessing Bags for long weekends and holidays

FREE Transportation – to and from Preschool, home from Center and to and from Tri-State Christian School in Burgettstown PA  (8-Passenger and four 15-passenger vans)

Summer Program 

Monday through Thursday 11:00-4:30  – Providing  free lunch, snacks, Reading and STEM programs  and “themed” weeks of activities. The Kindergarten Readiness program helps our preschool graduates get a jumpstart on Kindergarten.  Those enrolled in the Afterschool and Preschool Program have first opportunities to be enrolled in the Spring.  

Literacy

Summer reading contests and activities and as well as individual tutoring help prevent learning loss. Reading Programs year round to improve reading skills in children from Pre-school through 6th Grade.

Fitness /Nutrition

We serve Free Lunch to our Preschool Students and Dinner to our Afterschool Students, as well as providing healthy snacks!  During the summer, we provide free lunch to all students.  We also provide Nutrition Education to help our children learn to eat healthy.  We also provide Blessing Bags for long holiday weekends.

Transportation

We have been blessed with 4 15-Passenger Vans and 3 8-Passenger vans to help our children be a part of our programs. We transport our children to and from the Summer Program from the Center’s After School program each evening if they need transportation. 

God Time

Our four Age Groups spend time each day to learn biblical truths and build character. We also hold scripture contests  year round. 

Donation Room 

We provide school supplies year round and clothing for kids, as well as bedding, Hygiene kits, even household supplies.

Signs of Hope 

Sign language and Singing/Dance Group where are youth can showcase their talents and share the message of their faith.

Music/ Lessons 

We are blessed to have a wonderful partnership with volunteer Cherry Lee for piano lessons and Dance lessons with DancEnterprise, which is sponsored by local organizations and grants.

Evyenia’s House of  Hope – for Supervised Visitation 

In partnership with Home Base, Inc., Second Chances and Youth Service Systems, we provide a place for Parents to visit with their children in Foster Care. We also share the space with Catholic Charities.

God’s Helping Hand Fund 

Helps our families in emergency situations, with utility help, groceries, clothing, sports fees and other needs.

SUMMER CAMP- Jesus Loves You Scholarships 

We have sent over 300 children Summer camp in recent years – at no charge. Each year the children have an opportunity to apply for Jesus Loves You scholarships and experience a week with the Lord at Elkhorn Valley Christian Camp.  Currently our funding has decreased and we are having a campaign for donors to support this program.  If you would like to sponsor a child, please see our Support Us page to give online, or send your donation to:

Weirton Christian Center,        P.O. Box 2045          Weirton, WV 26062