Grade School

REACH for the stars!

REACH is exactly what we teach our grade school kids to do:

REACH for higher standards
REACH for goals of strong character
REACH for a better life

REACH is comprised of 50 1st – 6th grade students from various IPS schools and 50 1st-6th graders from IPS School 20. Both programs run Monday – Thursday, 3:50 -6:00, when IPS is in session.

• dinner or snack
• tutoring
• academic and critical thinking skills
• access to computers
• recreational opportunities
• spiritual time

The kids also go on fieldtrips and listen to special speakers both help further the exposure of the children to different events and professionals from our community, for example our Millionaires’ Club where the children learn about saving money, budgeting, and a positive work ethic.

We are always looking for ways to do special things with the kids, so if you have any ideas or resources and would like to help, please contact us.

** The School 20 program is funded by the 21st Century Grant, under the No Child Left Behind Act, which was awarded to the YMCA and entrusted to Shepherd Community Center.

For more information about our Children’s Ministries, please contact:

Renee Chase
Children's Ministries Director
reneec@shepherdcommunity.org