It is for this reason that the program is focused to economically disadvantaged students in fourth through ninth grade with ages nine to fourteen. In addition the program promotes adequate use of free time, positive attitude towards learning, behavior modification and skills development. A team of twelve teachers in Spanish, English and Mathematics, direct and conduct the program. They also have as additional resources a group of talented high school and college students that help as tutors. Academic activities are held on Mondays through Thursdays while Arts and Sports activities are scheduled on Fridays.
Students select participation on arts and sports based on their own interests and skills.
Transportation and snacks are provided free of charge, as well as all materials needed for every activity. The program was created in 1997 and started operations on 22 September, 1997. It was based on the special interest of the Mayor of Caguas to lower the school desertion levels in the city and to promote better behavior and patterns of conduct among students from culturally and economically deprived areas. Evaluation criteria is administered through parents, teachers, other school staff and participating students to measure program s effectiveness. In addition monitoring of academic performance and behavior modification patterns is performed to ascertain results.