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Primrose School of Athens Clarke County
delivers an unparalleled early learning Mentor Program
experience for children and families in
the Athens community. Our exclusive
Balanced Learning approach is created
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from the best early education wisdom. The Clarke County Mentor Program • mentored students have better
It balances purposeful play with trains adult volunteers and matches school attendance and are more
nurturing guidance from teachers
to encourage curiosity, creativity, them with students in the Clarke County likely to graduate from high school;
confidence, and compassion. Primrose School District who would benefit • local businesses have access to
School of Athens features the Balanced from having a mentor. A mentor is a a more educated workforce with
Learning approach in Infant through role model, listener, and friend whose stronger ties to their community;
Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. The presence can help a young person • volunteers who mentor experience EDUCATION
Primrose Explorers after-school &
Summer/Holiday Camp program is become a successful adult. the pride and fulfillment of having a
also available for students up to age 12. Mentors visit their “mentee” at school positive impact on a young person
Our primary goal is for the school to once a week, to share a meal, help with and strengthening their community.
feel like a welcoming extension of your homework, play a game, or simply have a Volunteers complete an
home. We strive to treat your children conversation. These visits can take place application, undergo a background
just like our own. We’re committed to
creating a family atmosphere through a before school starts, during lunch, or check, and complete a training
true partnership with parents and staff. after school. The program asks for a one- session. Training sessions are held
Our goal is to foster an environment year commitment. monthly August-November and
where children can grow their Active January-February.
Minds, Healthy Bodies and The Clarke County Mentor Program,
Happy Hearts . ® a nonprofit agency, began in 1991 as P.O. Box 49530
Call 706.850.0223 or visit a joint initiative of the Athens Area Athens, GA 30604
www.PrimroseAthens.com Chamber of Commerce and the Clarke (706) 850-0315
to learn more about the County School District. Among the mentor@clarkementors.com
Primrose experience! many benefits of mentoring programs: clarkecountymentorprogram.org

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Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800