Saturday, January 12, 2008

Computers for Youth

Computers for YouthWhat? Assist teachers in training families to use their computer based home learning centers!
Where? Tilden School, 6601 Elmwood Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Day? January 12th, 2008
Time? 2 Shifts! 8:15am – 12:30pm (Breakfast Provided!)12:15pm – 4:30pm (Lunch Provided!)



Volunteers will help families set-up their home learning center at the beginning of the workshop; learn basic software operations; and get hands-on experience using their home learning center to improve reading, writing and mathematics. Volunteers also ensure that no families fall behind during the workshop and help keep the day running smoothly. At the end of each training session, families pack up their home learning center and take it home.


For more information, please call or email Joanna Lautenberger (215) 772-2957 joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org


Directions to Computers for Youth
Tilden School
6601 Elmwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140

SEPTA Directions:
From Points North and South:
Take the Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) to City Hall station and follow the City Hall directions below.

From Points East and West:
Take the Market Frankfort Line (the EL) to City Hall station and follow the City Hall direction below.

From City Hall:
Take the 36 Trolly (Green Line) Towards 80TH LOOP EASTWICK AV. Get off at Elmwood Ave. and 66th Street (about 25 minutes).

Driving Directions:
From I-95:
Take exit 22 (676/Vine Street Expressway) towards Central Philadelphia. Take the I-76E Exit and follow I-76E directions below.

From I-76E:
Take exit 347B (on the left) for Passyunk Ave/Oregon Ave. Turn right onto W Passyunk Ave. make a slight right at S 63rd St. Turn left onto Elmwood Ave. Tilden School is 3 blocks just 66th street