COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Potential volunteers, parents, and students interested in the new after school program for 9-12 grade students at the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center can get a behind the scenes look at the program this afternoon.
A special open house to see the space and learn about the program will be held today from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
The program has been named “The Coach“ and will be offered Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
“The Coach” is limited to 10 to 15 students and is intended to help high school students grow socially, academically, and personally. The two and a half hours include a snack, homework and study time, an optional 15 minutes of faith, along with group games and activities.
Coach Eby officials say the program is intended to help young people reach their highest potential as adults. . A reward program has been created as incentive for students to excel. Local businesses have donated gift cards and other items that can be earned while at “The Coach.”
Coldwater Community Schools is partnering with the program and will be offering bus transportation from Coldwater High School at 2:50 p.m. each day. All other transportation needs will need to be arranged on their own.
More information is available by calling the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center at (517)278-5031 or stopping at their offices at 89 West Chicago Street, Coldwater.
