If you are interested in any of our services, please call 301-599-0910 to find out more
information or to make an appointment. Office hours are 9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday
Tutoring
Individual and small groups $40.00 to $60.00 per session
all subjects, ages 5 and up 1 to 2 hour sessions
Academic support for students who want to build their skills in specific subjects with a trained teaching staff member.
Home School Support
Access to learning center, materials, and tutors - Home schooled students may select monthly instructional support
9:00 - 4:00 pm weekdays
Homeschooled students may schedule drop-in days and times by the hour - $10.00 per hour fee
Academic support for home schooled students during school hours with certified and trained teachers and staff.
Academic Recovery
Tutoring and curriculum development individual rates apply
An academic program creating a systematic plan of development utilizing individualized instruction for each child's optimal learning. Students academic skills are remediated and their plan allows them to transition back into a traditional educational environment.
Counseling - Barstow Acres
Licensed therapists individual rates apply
Individual, group and family counseling by appointment only.
Play and Art Therapy
Licensed Therapists individual rates apply
Play allows children a safe psychological distance from their problems and allows them to express their true thoughts and feelings in ways best suited to their developmental level. Play Therapy allows trained play therapists to assess and understand children's play and to use it in assisting the child in coping with difficult emotions and in finding solutions to their problems. Sessions by appointment only.
Boys and Girl's Club
Boys and girls ages 9-12 $15 per week (for activities or supplies)
Self Esteem groups are a safe space for girls and boys to meet with a trained facilitator and others their age to share experiences and explore topics of concern to them, with the ultimate goal of building a stronger sense of self as a young men and women. Excursions, special events and activities are planned by participants. Male role mentors facilitate the boys group and female mentors facilitate the girls group.
Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym)
Group classes $10.00 per class
individual counseling $35.00 per hour
Brain Gym teaches specific excercises to help improve brain functions to lead to such gains as: better focus and concentration, more fluent reading, critical thinking skills, emotional release and anger control.
Parent Support Groups
Positive Discipline classes $100.00 per 8 week class
Positive Parent Counseling $35.00 per hour
Positive Discipline focuses on teaching strategies to keep children encouraged; working under the premise that misbehaving children are discouraged children. Groups are planned as reuested.
Summer Academic Programs
Thematic academic and activity based learning camps including special events and field trips. Instruction/supervision by certified teachers and program aides.
-Special programs - sponsored by Barstow Acres Children's Center
-Academic Workshops for Parents (4 or 8 sessions) to assist parents in helping their child academically
- Advocacy and support Group - for parents of children with special needs (4-8 sessions)
