Specifications include, but are not limited to: Specific activities provided at the various sites include homework assistance, tutoring, computer instruction, board games, basketball, karate, arts & crafts, hula hoop, swimming, drill team, math, science, reading activities, thematic units, open recreation, special education, tennis, nutrition education, chess, cooking, theater, art, and music. The Lighthouse Program is designed to blend community and school visions in a unique approach to give Bridgeport's youth an opportunity to experience new things while learning, relaxing and interacting with peers and significant adults in a safe and supervised school environment. Additionally, it provides comfort and support to family members, many of whom work in the crucial after school hours and long summer days. Although the program was initiated for different reasons, it is based upon the premise that the student population faces a variety of risk factors that must be addressed on a preventative basis. The concept of using extended school time to address these factors is researched-based proven practice. Providing the educational, recreational and enrichment components are properly blended, supervised and implemented, students show growth.
