Programs
Children’s & Youth Programs
At Wesley-Rankin, we offer Afterschool and summer programs for children Kindergarten-12th grade. We emphasize math and reading enrichment, social-emotional skills, and character development. Wesley-Rankin is committed to the success of West Dallas students and works to provide opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.
Afterschool Program
Children's and Youth Programs | September-May
Afterschool provides children and youth enrichment activities, reading intervention and homework support. Students are served dinner and choose from a selection of interest clubs each semester, such as violin, debate, coding, basketball, and photography. WRCC supports mental wellness through individual and group counseling sessions.
Scholars
Children's Programs | Year-round
Scholars, in collaboration with the June Shelton School, provides tutoring for students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Using the Sequential English Education (SEE) curriculum, students learn reading and writing using tools that align with how they best learn. Parents of Scholars engage with the program via in-person and online trainings.
WR Aspiring Professionals
Youth Programs | September-May
WRAP cultivates the talents of high school students to increase their college and career successes. Students who complete the program find themselves on a pathway to earning a living wage in a career with upward mobility. The WRAP program focuses on building soft skills, post-secondary planning & preparation, whole-family engagement, and financial support & literacy, which includes semi-monthly monetary awards for the students’ program achievements.
Summer Camps
Children's and Youth Programs | June-July
B3X (Beakers, Base Ten, and the Beat) is an elementary and middle school enrichment camp that provides hands-on learning experiences in science, math, art, and reading. B3X-plorers participate in field trips, on-site labs, workshops, and more. Summit is a camp for high school students, with each week offering a different workshop to allow students to specialize in a variety of skills and passions.
Girls of Hope, Girls of Honor (GoH GoH Girls)
Children's and Youth Programs | September-May
GoH GoH Girls (Girls of Hope, Girls of Honor) is designed around the four cornerstones of leadership, service, responsibility, and sisterhood. The program holistically aids in the development of young girls by providing a safe place to discuss female related issues while also equipping girls with life skills such as self-defense, budgeting, healthy relationships and goal setting.
Tri-B
Children's and Youth Programs | September-May
Tri-B, originally named Tri-B HUE (Boys of Honor, Boys of Unity, Boys of Equality), was designed to parallel the GoH GoH Girls program but for young men. In 2022, the program shifted to Boy Scouts of America. Students prefer to identify as Tri-B, preserving their history and embracing Scouts' values. The Scouts program emphasizes character development, citizenship, leadership and service.
Adult & Older Adult Programs
At Wesley-Rankin, we offer educational courses, workshops, and programming for adults and older adults in West Dallas. Adult Academy and Leadership Council focus on equipping families with resources, information, and life skills to become better advocates in their community and families. Casa Feliz emphasizes health management, cognitive development, and community building through daily activities, workshops, exercises, and homemade meals.
Adult Academy
Adult Programs | September-May
Adult learning modules are offered in Spring and Fall for nine weeks. Courses cover topics such as financial literacy, computer skills, ESL, college and career readiness, and community leadership. Upon completion, adults receive certificates for their commitment and learning.
Leadership Council
Adult Programs | September-May
The Leadership Council is comprised of graduates from the Adult Academy, who represent Wesley-Rankin in a variety of community spaces. The Council establishes guidelines for The Academy, reviewing and approving learning module options.
Casa Feliz
Older Adult Programs | September-May
Casa Feliz is a warm and friendly environment where older adults enjoy daily fellowship, education, art, exercise, nutritious hot meals, and field trips! Casa Feliz has an outreach program in which staff and older adults visit those who are no longer able to attend the Center to ensure they maintain a social network.
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