There is now a separate room for the six computers, all with Internet access. There is a Kids Korner where the younger youth can concentrate on academics and social skills appropriate for their age. In addition, there is an area set aside for books and reading. The project obtained a Cape Henlopen School District Partnership grant to cover transportation and snack food. The Cape Henlopen School District provided two teachers to work with the youth as tutors last school year and is providing one tutor this school year.
Tutors work with the children's and youths' teachers to tailor academic work to the students' needs.
In addition to doing some tutoring, the Coordinator encourages parents to contact their child's teachers, acts as a liaison to foster better parent-teacher relationships, and consults with guidance counselors about behavioral and academic difficulties. Educational computer programs and the Internet have been used in both the after-school and the summer camp program. Teachers reported that the youth attending the program were completing homework assignments. At the end of the summer camp, the Site Coordinator conducted an anonymous survey with the parents and participating youth. All respondents felt this program was a productive use of the youth's time.