The Learning Zone
The Salvation Army Learning Zone was established in 2004 to provide underserved children whose families do not have the means to pay for academic tutoring and extracurricular activities, a place to not only grow academically but also have fun. By providing a safe place after-school and during the summer to read, learn, connect with friends, play, and enrich the mind, we give at-risk children a healthy alternative to less desirable after-school options.
Partnerships
We have asked our gracious partner organizations to emphasize academic and innovative programming using a “Learning in Disguise” technique that will incorporate fun activities, along with embedded lessons of reading and math in addition to our standard academic curriculum. Since no two children learn at the same pace, goals and objectives can vary from student to student.
Curriculum
Curriculum includes STEM education, project-based learning, and music, that are incorporated to give children a more well-rounded education, broaden their knowledge, and help them discover new interests. The program runs in alignment with the Philadelphia School District’s academic calendar and summer break schedule for marginalized children in grades K-8. The children engage in quality academic and enrichment activities after school across five Corps Community Centers in the Greater Philadelphia region.
The Learning Zone is available at the following Salvation Army locations:
- Philadelphia Citadel Corps
- 5830 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19120
- Philadelphia Tabernacle Corps
- 3150 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133
- Philadelphia Haven of Hope Community Center
- 1340 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
- Philadelphia West Corps
- 5501 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139