PROGRAMS
All PAPA programs are FREE or minimal cost.
PAPA is able to do this because of great donors and the support of the community.
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I love being involved with PAPA cause I feel like its a way for me to get closer to the community. The organization gives back & I'm all about positivity!
M. Richardson - Volunteer
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New Directions After School is a drug, alcohol and school drop-out prevention program working with 30 at-risk students per year. Elementary school tutoring, study skills development, homework assistance, counseling, recreational activities, trips and workshops are all provided free to students enrolled in elementary schools within the Phoenixville Area School District.
Get ready for SAFE (Summer Activities for Enrichment)! It's an awesome extension of New Directions After School, offering exciting trips, activities, and adventures for elementary students in the Phoenixville Area School District. Our 4-day-a-week camp is all about boosting brains and having a blast over the summer break!
Fast Forward is an extension of the New Directions After School program providing similar free programming to at-risk students enrolled at the Phoenixville Area Middle School.
Over 15 teams compete in this 8 week summer league held in conjunction with the Phoenixville Borough Park & Recreation Department. The league is managed and sponsored by local community members and volunteers.
A safe place for students to have open discussions with mentors and teachers. Challenging topics that students may not be able to discuss at home include peer pressure, health, identity,and self esteem. This safe haven program provides confidentiality, empowerment, accountability, responsibility and growth for successful community leaders.
A free 8-week workshop for all dads. Delving into the fundamental principles of effective parenting and sensitivity, these 8 workshops act as catalysts for positive change, fostering an environment where understanding, empathy, and communication thrive. Dinner provided. Please email info@papa1995.org for more information.