Whittier Wildcats Program
Wildcats Club is the result of a partnership between The Bozeman School District and The Greater Gallatin United Way; it is funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. The program provides a nurturing and safe environment for students before and after school. It stimulates the brain growth and development of each child, K-5th grade, as it offers a range of activities: homework assistance, reading development and a variety of other art and recreational/enrichment activities.
Program Goals
- To provide an activity program for all Whittier students between 7:30-8:00am and 3:15-5:45pm.
- To provide a safe and nurturing environment.
- To provide positive role models and positive social interaction.
- To provide an environment which is cheerful and relaxing while providing activities designed to complete homework, encourage social interaction, motor development, creativity, curiosity and cognitive growth.
- To maximize the use of existing educational facilities and resources.
Enrichment Activities
Throughout the year, students are offered many exciting enrichment activities such as painting a mural on a plow blade, Earth Science Fair, Spanish Culture, Cheer Club, Nutrition Education/Wellness, puppeteer shows and many more. It is the objective of the Wildcats Club to present a diversity of opportunities to meet all interests. These activities expose students to further educational, sport or artistic endeavors they may pursue in the future; thus becoming lifelong learners.
To find out more about our Whittier Wildcats please contact our office at 522-6750.