Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC) Programs

Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC) Programs includes the After School Advantage Program, which runs for three hours after school and includes one hour each of academic support, enrichment, and physical education. It also offers the Before High School Program (BHS), the TEACH Program, Health Education, STEAM/STEM Education, Homework Assistance, and the Reading Assistance Program (RAP).

Programs

• After School Advantage Program — Three hours after school; includes one hour each of academic support, enrichment, and physical education.
• Before High School Program (BHS) — Safe, educational, structured, and fun before-school program for high school students.
• TEACH Program — Matches students receiving one or more below-average grades with a mentor to help with study skills and independent learning.
• Health Education — Includes Taste & Learns, Blender Bike activities, Family Health Nights, garden curriculum and CATCH P.E.
• STEAM/STEM Education — STEM program that travels to various schools for robotics, 3D printing, problem solving, and unique challenges.
• Homework Assistance program — Group setting for students who can work independently but need some assistance.
• Reading Assistance Program (RAP) — Based on the Orton-Gillingham method and teaches reading, spelling, phonics, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Give Every Child A Chance (GECAC) Programs was founded in October 1997. Its mission is: "We believe every child should be given a chance to be successful. It is our mission to give every child a chance!"

What families say

“My son’s tutor is so amazing that my son talks about how he looks forward to going to his tutoring” — Parent of Student at Joshua Cowell

“My tutor makes me understand my math assignment a lot more than what I know in the beginning.” — Student at Ripon Branch Library

“My daughter has been improving in all aspects ever since she started tutoring.” — Parent of Student at Sequoia

Last updated October 13, 2026.