Columbia Bethlehem Community Center
"A Safe and Nurturing Place to Be"

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MISSION

The Columbia Bethlehem Community Center (CBCC) provides diverse educational and enrichment experiences that engage and empower children and families of the Edgewood and Waverly Communities by:

Ø      Developing new and exciting educational and cultural initiatives for children and families

Ø      The active participation and cooperation of the United Methodist Church, government, business, education, and the private sector

Ø      Providing quality management and fundraising efforts to support ongoing services offered through the Center

Guiding Principles

As we pursue our goals, we are guided by six key principles:

1.     Uphold Christ-Centered programming.

2.     Place the needs of the local community first.

3.     Strengthen public-private partnerships that support our programs.

4.     Use our programs to build a stronger, more efficient and more sustainable community.

5.     Measure and continually improve benefits of our programs to participants.

6.     Build collaborations with other organizations or individuals with similar missions.

Our Programs

The Columbia Bethlehem Community Center (CBCC) provides opportunities for children, youth and their families to participate in programs and services that will promote healthy lifestyles and good citizenship through four core programs.

1.     Enrichment and Academic After School Program is a service offered to elementary school students who attend Carver Lyon, Watkins Nance and Bradley Elementary Schools.  The after school program extends the school day with homework assistance and enrichment activities in the areas of math and language arts.

2.    Summer Enrichment Camp is designed for children 4-13 years of age.  The full-day camp is offered Monday through Friday and provides enrichment and fun experiences for participants.

3.    Buy-In-Blocks Project is designed for youth 13-17 years of age and promotes good citizenship, community service, and exposure to cultural and civic activities.

4.    Grandparents Caring For Grandchildren Support Group is offered once a month and provides a mechanism for grandparents to find support and participate in open discussions about parenting skills and relevant issues.  The project is provided through collaboration with the Central Midland’s Council of Government: Area On Aging.