Rainbow’s School Age program serves 200+ children between the ages of 5 to 13 years old. We collaborate with Worcester schools to provide families with affordable after-school programming. Our stimulating curriculum includes academic assistance, enrichment activities, and physical exercise from the close of school to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as full-day programming during February and April school vacation weeks.
Rainbow recognizes the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) in education. Rainbow’s School Age staff and educational partners work to advance children’s interest in STEAM, instill a growth mindset, reinforce the importance of health and nutrition, and much more. The Center’s goal is to have a positive impact on children’s lives by helping every child achieve their full potential.
Extended Learning School Age Program Highlight
The majority of Rainbow’s families have family or friends in Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. After hearing conversations at home about the devastation in Puerto Rico, the children wanted to help. They decided to offer free basil lemonade from the Center’s Merchandising Cart and requested donations from people passing by the Center. This was their first time being involved in a philanthropic effort with an understanding that their efforts will help others to recover from the hurricane.
The children raised $500 and personally gave it to the Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central MA. They understood the hardship and tried to imagine what it would be like to not have food and electricity, or to have their home ruined. They tried to envision what it would be like not to have clothing and water for weeks. All were touched knowing their efforts would help people in need.
