Travis Hays 21stCenturyLearningCenter, SalmonCreekElementary School
Students at Salmon Creek Elementary School have the opportunity to participate in after-school enrichment activities thanks to a partnership with the Clark County YMCA and the Travis Hays Literacy Fund. The Literacy Fund, established after the death in 2000 of Salmon Creek fifth-grader Travis Hays, provides funding and support of the Travis Hays 21st Century Learning Center, a multi-media hub at Salmon Creek.
Now in its fifth year of operation, the Travis Hays 21st Century Learning Center offers continuous after-school programs from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration and programs are very flexible to meet the needs of each individual family. Class offerings have included Chess Club, Spanish Club, Lego Engineering, Theatre Workshop, Husky Newspaper, and a variety of recreational activities. Students have 30 minutes of supervised time before the start of the after-school classes during which they can do homework or read. **Classes do not meet when students have Early Release or on No School Days**
The YMCA provides a light snack, or students may bring their own snack. Students at Salmon Creek have priority for enrollment, but the program is open to all students in the school district. Space is limited-sign up today! Financial assistance is available.
Information on class offerings and schedules is sent home with Salmon Creek students on a regular basis. The YMCA handles all registrations. For additional information, please contact the Clark County YMCA at 360-885-YMCA (9622). Anthony Hall, the YMCA After-School program director, may be contacted at 360-885-9622 or AHall@ymca-portland.org.
