Freedom Scholars Summer Program

What is Freedom School?

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is proud to partner with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) to host the CDF’s signature summer enrichment program, Freedom School. CDF Freedom School is a culturally enriching program that strengthens academic, civic, and socioemotions skills in a creatively fun way. Children and youth are engaged in learning in a safe environment with caring adults!

Questions?

Contact us at Freedomschool@ywcawpcw.org or by clicking the button below!

Summer Program 2024

  • Reading & Literacy

    • A literacy curriculum filled with books that are culturally reflective.

    • High level servant leader (teacher) to student ratio, including certified staff and mentored junior staff.

    • Assessments and monitoring designed for the individualized education improvement plan for each student.

  • Fun Activities

    • Morning Harambee! song and celebration.

    • Afternoon Activities (sports camp, poetry, arts & crafts, gardening, swimming, video production, music, dance, etc…)

    • Guest readers and presenters from the community.

    • Healthy nutritious meals (breakfast, snack, and lunch).

  • Family Engagement

    • Family Outreach & Civic Engagement

    • Family-to-family workshops

    Daily Operation

    • Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

    • July 8, 2024 - August 16, 2024

Want to Make a Difference?

ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY!

CDF Freedom School is a culturally enriching program that strengthens academic, civic, and socioemotions skills in creatively fun way. Children and youth are engaged in learning in a safe environment with caring adults! Click below for more information about enrollment.

SERVANT LEADER INTERN

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is looking to hire a qualified candidate for the position of Servant Leader Intern for our Freedom School Program that we are running in collaboration with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF).


GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

We're looking for volunteers to help us make a difference! Whether you're passionate about community service, environmental sustainability, or social justice, we have a place for you. Click below for more information about volunteering.