Lemoyne Community Center

THE LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS DEVELOPING, SHAPING, DEFINING, AND STABILIZING ITS COMMUNITY WITH EDUCATION, ARTS, HEALTH, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1956 AS A SUCCESSOR TO WORK THAT BEGAN IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY BY ROBERT FORREST, THOMAS FITCH, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION, PEARLE HARRIS AND MANY OTHERS.

NUTRAFIT/MOBILE YOUTH FEEDING PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR NUTRAFIT PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE ONE HEALTHY LUNCH MEAL DAILY. PRESENTLY, WE ARE PROVIDING MEALS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AT A RATE OF 320 MEALS DAILY. WE PREPARE, PROVIDE, AND DELIVER MEALS TO 12 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY. IN 2023, WE PREPARED AND DELIVERED A TOTAL OF 8,564 MEALS OVER THE 8-WEEK PROGRAM. THE FEEDING PROGRAM FULFILLS A NEED, AS WELL AS PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS. WE TEACH ABOUT NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS, FITNESS, UNDERSTANDING LABELS, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON PORTION SIZE, AS WELL AS HEALTHY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO PROGRAM A HEALTHY HEART, EYES AND BRAIN. THERE IS NO COST FOR THESE MEALS AND NO INCOME REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: IS A FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR CHILD/FAMILY AT NO COST. DURING THIS EVENT, WE PROVIDE COATS, HATS, GLOVES, AND FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THERE IS NO PRE- REGISTRATION GUIDELINES OR INCOME REQUIREMENTS. WE PROVIDE A "GRAB-N-GO" LUNCH AND SNACKS FOR FAMILIES TO TAKE WITH THEM. THIS PROGRAM HAS OVER 1,000 NEW TOYS, BIKES, FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR FAMILIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE GONE WITHOUT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AMERICAN GIRL: IS OUR READING PROGRAM THAT GIRLS IN GRADES 1-5 ENJOY LEARNING ABOUT OTHER GIRLS THEIR AGE AND HOW THEY NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE. WE TAKE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR SELECTED DOLLS AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER READING GROUPS TO HAVE OPEN DISCUSSIONS AND CRAFT TIME. AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH BOOK, EACH GIRL RECEIVES THEIR OWN AMERICAN GIRL DOLL. THIS IS A PROGRAM OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING. MOM-TO-BE BABY SHOWER: HELD EACH MAY AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR INFANT AT NO COST. DURING THIS EVENT, EXPECTING MOMS RECEIVE PRENATAL CARE GUIDANCE, BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING AND PLENTY OF BABY ITEMS TO SELECT AT NO COST.

CAMP CHALLENGE: IS AN 8-WEEK SUMMER CAMP, OPERATING MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM TO 4PM. WE HAVE 150-200 CHILDREN, GRADES K-12, DAILY. THERE IS NO COST OR INCOME REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND THIS SUMMER CAMP. WE ARE THE LARGEST "FREE" CAMP IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION, RECREATION, STEM, AND MUSIC AND ART CLASSES DAILY VIA A BLOCK SCHEDULE. WE PROVIDE OFF SITE FIELD TRIPS PER AGE GROUP, ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPHY, BIOLOGY AND GIRL SCOUTS, TO NAME A FEW INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES. IN ADDITION, A HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED DAILY. AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH DAY, CHILDREN TAKE TWO PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS HOME. WE PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE SUPERVISION, ALONG WITH DAILY INTRODUCTION OF NEW EDUCATIONAL MATH AND READING CONCEPTS TO PREPARE EACH CHILD FOR THEIR RETURN TO SCHOOL. OUR STUDENTS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL ALSO HAVE ONE HOUR OF SUMMER REMEDIATION WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR LOCAL SCHOOL TEACHERS. WE WORK DILIGENTLY WITH OUR STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. WE WORK WITH PARENTS TO AIDE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TIES, IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ESTEEM, AS WELL AS DEVELOP HEALTHY LIVING AND EATING HABITS. WE WORK WITH NEIGHBORING HEALTH/PROFESSIONAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE DRUG, ALCOHOL, VAPING, AND HEALTHY HYGIENE HABITS THROUGH SEMINARS.

HOMEWORK & MORE: IS A 31-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR GRADES K-12. WE PROVIDE A HEALTHY DINNER UPON EACH CHILD'S ARRIVAL. CHILDREN ARE GROUPED BY AGE, AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS ARE MET WITH A ONE-ON-ONE TUTOR TO PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE. IN PARTNERING WITH THE NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, WE HAVE SEEN A DRASTIC INCREASE IN READING, MATH AND HOMEWORK COMPLETION, AS WELL AS STUDENTS BETTER PREPARED FOR TESTING. WE HAVE 110 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM. ALONG WITH TUTORING, WE PROVIDE EXTRA-CURRICULAR INSTRUCTION SUCH AS STEM ROBOTICS, ART THERAPY, YOGA, ETC.