Program was developed to address the community's needs, and is funded primarily through a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. A summer program and nightly activities are also available. Staff members, community partners and volunteers provide tutoring, academic enrichment, recreational, artistic, theatrical and environmental programs.
Transportation is provided.
S.M.I.L.E.S. plans special programs open to all students at Valley Institute Elementary. Typically the programs are enrichment activities, not available through any other means. Valley Institute Elementary has also become a site for community services. Parenting classes are held in addition to other special programming, such as health screenings, nutritional programs are bookmobile service. For special events, dinner is provided at no cost to all participants.