Quality Life Center delivers a high-quality After School Program at NO COST!

Jan. 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Fort Myers, FL – January 20, 2012 – Quality Life Center's after school program includes arts, academics and recreation, and its students consistently make academic gains.  And now it is tuition-free to Lee County students who qualify.  The program takes place at the center at 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Fort Myers which is a bus stop for most nearby schools.  The program takes place Monday through Friday after school until 6:00 p.m.

The curriculum consists of academic and personal enrichment, dance, music, media arts, technology, language, and athletics classes.  A snack and a hot meal is provided to all students.  In addition, the “Q” has implemented “Times-table Tuesdays”, and “Thoughtful Thursdays” – days dedicated to improving children’s Math and English FCAT scores.  

Chief operating officer, Dr. Charles Cunningham has set the standard high to provide excellence and outstanding services.  “We are excited to offer this program to members of the community who have been hit by economic downfall who cannot afford high quality programs in these tough times,” Dr.  Cunningham stated.  The “Q” strives to provide global thinkers committed to this community.  There are limited spots for the scholarship rate.  For enrollment information, please contact Parent Coordinator Angela Pena at 239-334-2797 or apena@qlcswfl.org.  Funding for this program is provided by Lee County and the City of Fort Myers.

Since 1992, the nonprofit Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. has been providing programs to support education, youth enrichment, personal development, community development, and social services for youths and their families in the Fort Myers area.  Quality Life Center relies on private donations and grant funding to provide these program services.  Quality Life Center is located at 3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, Florida 33916.  Visit us online at www.qualitylifecenter.org.

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Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been providing services for over 20 years in education, youth enrichment, personal and community development, and social services for at-risk youth and families.