The Mission has opened registration for our EdGE afterschool programs for the 2024-2025 school year. EdGE offers afterschool programs for students at seven schools in Washington County: Beals Elementary, Cherryfield Elementary, D.W. Merritt Elementary in Addison, Harrington Elementary, Jonesport Elementary, Milbridge Elementary, and Rose M. Gaffney Elementary in Machias. Homeschoolers in these school districts are also welcome to attend. Afterschool programming begins in October and operates throughout the school year.
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EdGE afterschool programs offer educational, social, and outdoor experiences for students who participate in experiential, creative, thought-provoking activities with their peers. The program also supports food security and healthy eating habits by providing nutritious snacks for students. During the 2023-2024 school year, 828 students participated in EdGE initiatives.
The Mission’s EdGE Youth Development Coordinators oversee afterschool programs also staffed by school district teachers, outdoor coordinators, artists, college, and high school students. EdGE Primary Program Director Isaac Marnik says, “Staff are currently preparing for afterschool programming and are excited to start working with students at each of the schools. We look forward to offering a variety of activities and opportunities for students to enjoy.”
Parents or guardians at these seven schools can register on the Mission’s website. For help with registration, please call (207) 546-4466. Registration is open throughout the school year.
The Mission is also currently hiring for its afterschool programs, especially at the Harrington and Machias locations. Positions are for four to eight hours a week and pay anywhere from $14.15 to $22 an hour. Learn more and apply at https://seacoastmission.org/employment/.