Crossroads After-School Program (CASP)

What is CASP?

Middle School is a time of transition where kids begin to
approach a crossroads. At a very young age, many are faced with the options of
drugs, sex, materialism, and other enticements of the world. The mission of
CASP is to first and foremost equip students with the knowledge of Christ and
His character through bible study so that all students enrolled have the
opportunity to hear the Gospel and choose LIFE through Him! (Jn 10:10, Duet.
30:19). The program is also designed to teach the students to strive for
excellence in academics. Each day includes a study hall time in which students
are provided with assistance as needed to complete their homework and/or participate
in remedial activities. Because the program runs through dinner time, a meal is
provided each evening to ensure that no one goes home hungry. Counseling is
also provided through our staff/volunteers on an as needed basis to provide the
1:1 support needed in difficult circumstances. By addressing the "whole" child
spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically, CASP strives to provide the
structure to "do life" with the kids and create a safe and predictable environment
to support their spiritual growth.

Schedule

CASP meets Tuesday through Thursday as follows:

• Tuesday- 4:00-6:30 (most students
  then transition into Club or Middle School Bible Study which runs
  7:00-8:30)
• Wednesday- 4:00-5:30 (most
  students then go to New Century Church for dinner and youth group which
  runs 5:45-8:00)
• Thursday- 4:00-6:30

*The students are picked up
by Acts 2 staff/volunteers at 3:30 at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Currently,
the program is full to capacity with 10 students enrolled; five girls and five
boys.

Current Needs:

1. Volunteer
   tutors
2. Bible
   study leaders
3. Mentors
   (Especially guys!!!)
4. Prepared
   meals
5. Donations
   for meals/snacks