One hundred fifty Bristol Township middle school students will benefit from a Pennsylvania Department of Education grant recently awarded.
The Lower Bucks Family YMCA recently was awarded a $194,997 21st Century Learning Center grant that will continue to provide 150 seventh and eighth grade students high-quality after school academic enrichment programs between September 2015 and August 2016.
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“The Y is honored to celebrate this milestone award with the Bristol Township School District as it will make a significant difference in the lives of many vulnerable youth who need this program,” local YMCA President and CEO Zane Moore said.
“As a result of this funding, the participating students will experience a wide-array of academic enrichment programs which will include science, math, language arts, STEM, socialization, character development education, health and wellness and swim programs. Through many collaborative partnerships, youth will also experience health and nutrition education, family workshops and events,” according to a press release.
The students benefiting from the grant attend Franklin D. Roosevelt and Armstrong Middle Schools in the Bristol Township School District. However, YMCA officials noted the programs are offered at no cost to any child living in the township.
