Wilmington Youth Center for Inspiration, Recreation and Education (WIRE)

Located on the corner of Orange and 11th Streets downtown, WIRE supports the needs of at-risk students and their families in a safe environment by providing free, positive, daily after school programming to New Hanover County students.

The after-school program at WIRE provides STEM-based activities and targeted tutoring that is designed to improve each student’s math and literacy skills.

Click here to find the most recent copy of the WIRE Student and Family Handbook

Wilmington Youth Center for Inspiration, Recreation and Education

21st Century Community Learning Centers

Our 21st CCLC programs provide after school, academically focused enrichment opportunities for students. We incorporate target tutoring, homework support, and engaging enrichment activities daily, with transportation provided. Communities In Schools serves students at Burgaw Middle, Cape Fear Middle, West Pender Middle, Penderlea School, Pender High School, and Heide Trask High School. Students also enjoy field trips, college tours, robotics teams and more. Outcomes of the program include increased attendance, decreased discipline referrals, increased parental involvement, improved proficiency in reading and STEM-related courses.

21st Century Community Learning Centers

Partners and Volunteers Needed

Share your hobby, talents or interests by volunteering one hour per week, one or two days per week. Additionally, the program needs the support of businesses and organizations to help keep students on the path to academic achievement. If you are interested in volunteer or partnership opportunities, please call (910) 343-1901 or email info@ciscapefear.org

Partners and Volunteers Needed

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