The children, staff and volunteers at Booker T. are preparing to celebrate Black History Month by spending some extra time learning about the extraordinary accomplishments of African-Americans. Look for our Ancestors' Night ceremony on February 26th, 2010 to be a memorable one!
The Booker T. Washington Learning Center’s mission is to break the cycle of inadequate education, poverty and despair, which pervades East Harlem, while working to maintain a viable and hopeful community. More About Our Mission
Everybody knows about famous African-American firsts like Martin Luther King and Barack Obama. But did you know about the amazing feats of these lesser-known black pioneers?
After School Program Our After School Program serves children, ages 4 – 13, and meets five days a week. Children receive homework help, one-on-one tutoring, and engage in special group projects.
Summer Program The Summer Program was created to provide youngsters, ages 4 through 13, with a fun, safe and stimulating alternative to an empty apartment or dangerous city streets.
Y - L.E.A.D. Y – L.E.A.D. (Youth for Leadership, Education, Achievement and Discipline); focuses on aiding adolescents from our community in developing the skills they need to become successful adults.