Education Resources
ESL Classes
What: Free English classes for adults facilitated by Casa de la Cultura and Gettysburg College students. More information
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm; for information about when the next session begins, use the contact information below!
Location: Gettysburg College, Glatfelter 101.
Contact: Leave a voicemail for Brenda Reyes-Lúa at 717-337-6491 or send a Facebook message to Casa de la Cultura
Nutrition Classes (Nutrition Links)
What: free classes about nutrition and preparing healthy meals taught by a nutrition educator from Penn State Extension
When: Various sessions throughout the year. If intersted, please contact Grace Bushway, below.
Contact person: leave a message for Grace Bushway at 717-337-6494 or send a message to the Casa de la Cultura Facebook page
Migrant Education Program
What: A program that engages high school students in learning, helps families navigate the school system, and support kids in graduating.
Contact Person: Ana Lopez-Martinez 717-580-7110 or visit this website
Eligibility: Students must be recruited by staff or referred by another agency/community member; move to area in last 3 years; moved at least one school district line; one parent must work in agriculture.
VIDA (bilingual chárter school)
What: A bilingual charter school for kindergarten and elementary students.
Location: 120 E. Broadway, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Contact Person: Melissa Turner - 717-334-3643
Enroll | Documents to enroll: proof of residence (like a bill), birth certificate (of child), immunization record.
El Centro
What: A free after-school program for students grades K-5 to practice Spanish or English language skills and engage in enrichment activities.
When: Monday-Thursday between 3:30-5:00pm, sessions beginning in September and Febuary.
Where: McKnight Hall on the Gettysburg College Campus
COVID changes: All students are required to wear masks during the program.
After School
What? Free afterschool program for students K-8
When? Monday-Thursday, 3 hours after last bell
Where? Select Adams / York County Public Schools
Contact Person: Kim Hannon, 717-338-0300 x108 or kim@cfygettysburg.com
To register your child, visit the CFY website’s registration page to submit an application!
Summer Camp
When? Camps start in June and run for six weeks. For details about this summer’s programs, contact Kim, above.
College Prep
What: A free program that connects high school students with college mentors to talk about the college process and other post-graduate plans.
Where: Biglerville High School (for Biglerville students)
When: Mondays from 3:00-5:00pm, starting in October
Contact: Ana Lopez-Martinez 717-580-7110
New Hope: Youth Programs
Our youth programs provide assistance with homework, life skills, recreation, educational activities, and community service activities while promoting positive behavior and values.
Programs include: Baby Bundles, Diapers and Donuts, Reading Corners, Weekly Kids Club, Teen Job Readiness and Employment Program, Dual Enrollment Scholarships for low-income high school students to obtain college credits while in high school, Early childhood education scholarships to high quality Pre-K programs for low income kids, Back Pack supplemental nutrition program, Summer Youth Program, and Back to School Daze Craze.
Scholarships from Casa de la Cultura
What: scholarships for students regardless of age and immigration status; decision is based on financial need, essay responses, and participation in Casa de la Cultura and Migrant Ed programming.
Apply in April and May, more information
Contact: Brenda, 717-337-6490
MLK Scholarship from SCCAP
What: Scholarships from $100-$1,000 for students who are residents of Adams county, don’t have their Bachelor’s degree, are registered in a 2 or 4 year post-secondary program, and are below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.
Contact: MLKca@sccap.org
Application materials are on their website!
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
What: A mentoring program between youth and others in the community.
Date/place: When and where the families and mentors decide.
Contact: 717-843-0051 or enroll here
For specific information on the partnership with Gettysburg College, call the Center for Public Service at 717-337-6490.
COVID-19 Changes: Meetings are virtual.