堪萨斯州中部中央南部的男孩俱乐部成员现在可以体验到这一秋季的新学习。青少年学习学院（TLA）是学生6 - 12年级的机会，在常课时在男孩＆女孩俱乐部工作人员的帮助下完成偏远的班级工作。这个独特的计划诞生于由家庭和当地商业领袖表达的需求，他们关注的青少年，他们将独自留下来学习这一秋天。
父母表示需要一个安全的学习环境，与关怀领导人可以激发青少年来实现学者和社会。青少年学习学院在9月8日星期二开设了与城市筹备学院与城市筹备学院合作，在其建筑中租用未使用的空间，以前注册了男孩俱乐部成员。
“For over 30 years, our core programming has included academic success. Now more than ever, we need to provide our members with the necessary tools to be academically competitive. We are thankful for the generous support of Koch Industries, Fidelity Bank and an anonymous Boys & Girls Clubs of America donor. This support allows us to continue to pivot in order to meet the needs of our members during these uncertain times. We are honored to be able to provide such a valued service to our families,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central KS CEO, Junnae Campbell.
Founding funder Koch Industries, with additional support from Fidelity Bank, brought the TLA to life over the course of just a few weeks, providing a low-cost and innovative daytime solution for members and parents.
“With the uncertainty of a new school year affecting so many Wichita families, Koch Industries is proud to support the Boys & Girls Club and Urban Prep Academy. Together, they are ensuring students have a supportive environment where they can continue learning,” said Meredith Olson, vice president of public affairs for Koch Industries. “The Teen Learning Academy is a great example of how non-profits and local businesses can work together to empower families and their children.”
To date, Boys & Girls Club has raised the initial startup costs and is working to raise the remainder of the on-going expenses.
“Education is essential to living a life of opportunity,” said Aaron Bastian, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank. “Unfortunately, some young people face barriers to learning, which are exacerbated by the health pandemic. It’s our duty to do what we can to empower our next generation of leaders to reach their great potential. That’s progress that builds stronger communities and why we are honored to be a part of the Teen Learning Academy.”
The academy will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., eventually serving 117 students. Members will focus primarily on completing their USD259 remote classes during regular school hours with assistance from staff. Boys & Girls Club after-school programming will be available after the school day concludes, offering focused programs on social emotional education, physical education and leadership learning.
Areas of need include: Student teachers willing to assist in daily learning, cleaning supplies such as Clorox wipes, Lysol (see Amazon Wishlist for specific details which will be posted on www.begreatwichita.org.）和货币捐款，因此我们可以让那些最需要我们的人保持成员费。如果您有兴趣支持这一计划，请联系Anne Chandler Achandler@begreatwichita.org。
