CEP is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation dedicated to providing before and after school educational opportunities for children and youth in West Valley City, Utah.

"We learn fun academics and share what we learn with our family and friends." - Afterschool Student at Jackling Elementary

"Now that my grandson is in the afterschool program, he is not failing school and his attitude is much better.  His teacher is there to help" - Grandmother of Student at Kennedy Jr. High

 "I am a teacher at Hunter High.  I really appreciate the grant that you wrote to allow Hunter High to have tutoring after school.  I have literally saved students from failing.  In one session, I have turned an F into a D.  I have not had any student fail my Financial Literacy class that has come to my tutoring sessions.  Thank you so much!  You have made a difference in student's lives."

"This is the first time I have wanted to do schoolwork in my life." - Afterschool Student at Academy Park Elementary

"My afterschool students are getting hooked on books." - Teacher at Academy Park Elementary

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Facts Show The Need For Afterschool Programs

• 28% of children live with a single or working parent or two working parents.
• 78% of mothers with 6-13 year olds work full time
• 35% of school-age children are left on their own during after school hours.
• Violent juvenille crime triples between the hours of 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Unsupervised youth are 2/3 more likely to be the victims of violent crime.

• Unsupervised youth are more likely to turn to gangs for companionship.

Students in 11 CEP Afterschool Programs for 2011 showed:

• 30% increase in academic performance
• 26% increase in class participation
• 25% in satisfactory homework completion
• 21% increase in positive behavior in class