{"id":3154,"date":"2016-11-21T22:06:43","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T22:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/rio-texas\/?page_id=3154"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:56:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:56:59","slug":"elementary-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/rio-texas\/our-programs\/elementary-program","title":{"rendered":"Elementary Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elementary Program<\/h1>\r\n

Project Transformation Rio Texas (PT) is committed to supporting children in their love of reading and academic growth. Our After-School Reading Buddy Program and Virtual <\/span>After-School Reading Buddies serve children in grades K-5, and our Summer Camps serve children entering grades 1-6 in all four geographies.<\/p>\r\n

Summer Camps<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
Register Now!<\/div><\/a>
\r\n

Summer Registration 2026 opens April 3rd!<\/strong> Theme: Up, Up And Away!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Project Transformation Rio Texas is a summer day camp program staffed primarily by trained college-aged interns, with an average supervision ratio of 1 adult to 8 children. While our team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, we are not equipped to provide one-to-one supervision or individualized care. If you have questions about your child\u2019s needs, we welcome a conversation prior to registration. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

*Priority given to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0Site Churches | Localizaci\u00f3n Iglesias<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n

San Antonio Area<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bethel UMC<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

227 S Acme Rd.
<\/span> <\/span>San Antonio, TX 78237<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Northern Hills Ministry Center <\/strong>
*Grades entering 1st-5th
*Entrantes de 1o a 5to grado<\/p>\r\n

4306 Naco Pass,
<\/span>San Antonio, TX 78217<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Greater Austin Area<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

FUMC Georgetown<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

410 E University Ave.
<\/span>Georgetown, TX 78626<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Corpus Christi Area<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

First United Methodist Corpus Christi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

900 S Shoreline Blvd.,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401<\/p>\r\n

Rio Grande Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

St. Mark UMC<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

301 Pecan Blvd.
<\/span>McAllen, TX 78501<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
Find More Summer Camp Info HERE.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n

\r\n\r\n For information about volunteering with our elementary program, visit our volunteer page\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>. \r\n\r\n If you have program questions, you can reach Sharla Bell at sharla@ptriotexas.org<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n

Afterschool Reading Buddy Program at Woodhill Apartments<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

4909 Woodstone Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230 <\/strong><\/em>*This program is for children in the Woodhill Apartments and in the surrounding area in San Antonio.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

February 2 – April 1, 2026: <\/strong><\/em>Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 5:20 PM<\/p>\r\n

How it Works:<\/b> Through Project Transformation\u2019s collaborative ministry model, we channel the creativity and leadership of college-age young adults to bring enriching after-school experiences to children in underserved neighborhoods. Our program connects children with caring adult volunteers who serve as Reading Buddies, fostering a love of reading and supporting academic growth. In addition to reading support, we also provide homework help and healthy snacks.<\/div>\r\n
You can be part of this important work by becoming a Reading Buddy at Woodhill Apartments (near University Methodist Church, on Woodstone Drive). This program will resume on\u00a0February 2, 2026.<\/b><\/div>\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
Volunteer Requirements:<\/b><\/div>\r\n