By Bonnie Culverhouse

Parents and guardians of Project Reclaim students learned Saturday exactly what that means. While most drop off their children at the after-school and summertime program, they didn’t know what their children are learning.

“By activities that are educational and fun, they are learning about self-esteem, responsibility – also studies like English and Math,” said Project Reclaim Executive Director Ron Anderson.

Electronic games are a large part of the learning and reward system Anderson’s team uses. Also, the kids  – elementary through high school are learning responsibility and how to reach others with an interview system that uses video and audio equipment.

“I see them learning team work and how to work together by helping one another,” one attending parent said.

Anderson said since the program’s inception in 2008, 71 of 72 graduates have avoided a life of crime.

Project Reclaim requires $180,000 annually to operate.

“About a third of the funds are through grants,” Anderson said. “The rest is private individuals.”

To learn more about Project Reclaim – how to volunteer and donate – visit https://prstars.org .