pernell community center
The Pernell Community Center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that encourages every child to grow and learn through play and exploration. The PCC provides students with opportunities that enrich their education, encourage creativity, build friendships and develop self-esteem. Join us all year round to study the arts in the heart of the Dillon, support academic development, explore careers, and learn healthy skills through various programs in our after-school classes and summer camp.
College Readiness - is the set of skills, behaviors, and knowledge a high school student should have before enrollment in their first year of college.
Career Development - is the process of self-knowledge, exploration, and decision-making that shapes your career. It requires successfully navigating your occupational options to choose and train for jobs that suit your personality, skills, and interests.
After-school Enrichment Activities:
- Board Games
- Arts & Crafts
- Sports, Dance & Exercise
- Music
- Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Tutoring and Homework Assistance
Early Bird's Summer Program:
- Advanced Reading/Creative
- Writing Techniques
- Leadership & Ethics
- Field Trips
- Community Outreach
THE GIRLS CIRCLE MODEL
The Girls Circle Model is a structured support group for girls and youth who identify with female development from ages 9 to 18 years old.
Services:
- Integrated Rational Theory
- Resiliency Practices
- Skills Training - designed to increase positive connection
- Personal and Collective Strengths
- Competence in Girls
This group aims to counteract social and interpersonal forces that impede girls' growth and development by promoting an emotionally safe setting and structure within which girls can develop caring relationships and use authentic. The Girl's Circle does not aim to provide advice but encourages girls to share experiences that are helpful to one another.
To Participate:
- Have Desire
- Make a commitment to attend meetings
- Agree to follow the circle rules
BRIDGING THE GAP
The Council for Boys
The Council for Boys and Young Men is working toward a future where boys and young men develop healthy and diverse masculine identities which allow them to grow as respectful leaders and connected allies in their communities.
Rigid beliefs and norms about masculinity are harmful to the health, safety, relationships and opportunities of boys and young men.
These beliefs lead to heightened violence, school dropout, physical and sexual risk-taking, substance abuse, sexual violence, crime, and accidents amongst teen boys.
Marginalized youth, families and communities are impacted by these risks at greater rates. For marginalized boys, violence is the primary pathways into the school-to-justice system pipeline.
The Council for Boys and Young Men meets a make gender-specific need by addressing and challenging harmful masculinity beliefs and norms and supporting boys in developing safe, healthy identities and behaviors.