An out-of-school collaboration consisting of five community learning center programs that implements mentoring, civic engagement, high adventure and academic enrichment activities. The mission of Project FOCUS is to produce quality, motivatedcitizens through safe and fun educational enrichment opportunities that will broaden the horizons of both the students and their community.
Based on similar socioeconomic characteristics, the community learning centers are located in Baldwin Community Schools (elementary and middle), Hart Community Schools, Hesperia Community Schools (combined elementary and middle), Walkerville Community Schools, and White Cloud Public Schools (elementary and middle), and are for first through eighth grade students in those districts. Working together with the schools, Project FOCUS positively impact families and helps to improve academic performance.
The program offers age-specific and mixed group programming, cultural sensitivity, and mutual respect between children and staff. The overriding strength lies in our integration with each school’s curriculum, community, and a friendly learning atmosphere that takes each child’s interests and uniqueness into account.
If you have a student who attends school in the Baldwin, Hart, Hesperia, Walkerville, or White Cloud districts, fall within the grades noted, and would like to participate, you can learn more by visiting the area of the site pertaining to your school district of interest.
If you are a parent or guardian of a child who can benefit from the life-enriching opportunties provide by Project FOCUS, please contact us through the Parent Interest Form located on your left. A staff member will be in contact with you to answer your questions and complete the enrollment process.
Please note, NCCS Big Brothers Big Sisters is also working directly with our Project FOCUS members to ensure that they receive the benefit of having a Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives. If your child is involved with Project FOCUS and interested in having a Big, contact Sam by calling (231) 924-0641, ext. 160 or via email at sdyga@nccscares.org