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The Copley Kids Program was founded in August of 1994. The Program is hosted
by Copley Parish, The Church of the Resurrection on
The Copley Kids Program is comprised of two segments: The Odd Jobs Program and The Scholastic Program.
The Odd Jobs Program teaches youth the basics of good work ethics, encourages positive social interaction among youth, and teaches them to interact positively with adults. This is done through the soliciting and performing of various types of odd jobs (mowing grass, raking leaves, painting fences, removing tree stumps, shoveling snow, cleaning garages, etc.) to our clients' complete satisfaction. In 1997 the Copley Kids performed 103 odd jobs, with no injuries, and a 100% satisfaction rate. The kids receive minimum wage, with social security and other applicable taxes paid by the program.
The Scholastic Program was added in 1995. We meet three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from 3:00 to 6 PM. We provide homework assistance, some tutoring, and social interaction for youth in elementary, middle and high schools. Each student receives a $1.00 stipend for each successful study session attended, paid weekly, in addition to daily snacks. A half - hour of social time is allotted each day at the end of study time. Volunteers and/or staff are also available to spend time on a one to one basis with participants as needed.
Our program offers the use of a network of Pentium computers with laser and Color inkjet printers and a color scanner.
Statistics for the Scholastic Program through October 2005 are below:
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Students registered in the program since January 1996 |
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724 |
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Total sessions attended by students |
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21441 |
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Total volunteers since January 1996 |
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117 |
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Total volunteer hours since January 1996 (Not all recorded) |
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5840 |
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Total schools represented |
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29 |
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Maximum number on a single day |
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70 |
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Average daily attendance 2004 session |
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41 |
The results of our parent surveys indicate improved grades and improved behavior both at home and in school.
Volunteers are comprised of teachers, instructional assistants, college students, high school students, and members of the clergy and business community, Maryland State Police Officers, and interested community residents.
Our Program Coordinator is experienced with computers and children.
Josh Barmer, our Program Director,
is the recipient of several prestigious awards for service to the community and
the youth of our area.
We have sponsored youths in conjunction with interested supporters to attend
the Bishop Claggett Teen Summer Camp, in
As a community project our youth presented Valentine's Day gifts, made by
themselves, to the staff and patients of
We receive support from both private and public sources as well as concerned individuals and businesses, such as:
The
Bank Of
The Episcopal Diocese of
Kaiser Permanente Health Systems
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
The GAP Foundation
SoftwareAG
United Way Campaign
Space Telescope Lab JHU
Allstate Insurance Company employees;
and volunteer assistance from all walks of private and professional life that makes all of this possible with generous donations of their time and talent.
We are also fortunate to have established relations with other organizations such as L.I.N.K. (Let's Interact Now for Kids), Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford County, N.I.C.E., Maryland State Police, and the KIDS C.A.N. campaign and others.
We believe that our youth and caring volunteers are our most valuable program resources. Perhaps you will join us. We'd love to share our experience with you.
When do we do it?
The Scholastic Program operates three afternoons per week: opening at 3:00 in the afternoon, and closing at 6:00 PM.
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Our Board of Directors and Staff
Josh W. Barmer – Executive Director
Barbara Barmer – H.C.P.S. Teacher
Jean Laveroni – H.C.P.S. Teacher
Bernard F. Barnes –
Adriana M. Kubin – Special Educator
The Rev’d Alfred F. Laveroni, D. Min. (ex-officio)
Christine Strovel – H.C.P.S. Special-Ed Teacher
Virginia Ches – Retired Business Manager (Treasurer Copley Kids)
James Rice – Program Coordinator
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