The ECS Beacon Center is a youth development program offering educational and recreational activities for children, youth and their families. Located at the Feltonville Intermediate School in Philadelphia, the ECS Beacon is open year-round during non-school hours, serving the surrounding community.
The ECS Beacon is one of 23 Beacon Centers in Philadelphia working to improve health, safety and academic outcomes for Philadelphia's children and youth. It is funded by the Philadelphia Children's Investment Strategy.
Programs include:
TheButtery Program is a pre-school program for homeless children atECS St. Barnabas Mission. The Buttery Program provides a nurturing environment and developmentally appropriate activities that encourage each child's physical, social and intellectual development.
For more information, contact Dana Barbry-Nuble.
The After-School Program & Summer Camp at ECS St. Barnabas Mission provide academic and enrichment activities for school-aged children at the shelter.
For more information, contact Dana Barbry-Nuble.
ECS Teen Programs give at-risk youth opportunities to build leadership skills and improve their communities. ECS offers life skills workshops, career exploration, community service projects and more.
For more information, contact beatricef@ecs1870.org.
