Healthy Futures Youth Enrichment Program
Afterschool & Summer Camp
A program by Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC)
Building Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Healthy Futures
Proudly Funded by Diabetes Free SC
FREE FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES!
Now Enrolling Students from Northside Middle School and East Point Middle Campus Only
Limited Enrollment Available • Reserve Your Student’s Spot Today!
The BLEC Healthy Futures Youth Enrichment Program is a year-round youth development program offered by the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) and proudly funded by Diabetes Free SC.
Designed specifically for middle school students, the program combines academic enrichment, leadership development, health education, and engaging recreational activities that inspire students to become healthy, confident, and successful leaders.
Why Choose BLEC Healthy Futures?
At BLEC, we believe every child deserves opportunities to succeed academically while developing lifelong healthy habits.
Our program provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students receive:
- Homework Assistance
- Academic Tutoring
- Math & Reading Enrichment
- Leadership Development
- Character Education
- Financial Literacy
- Healthy Cooking
- Nutrition Education
- Diabetes Prevention & Awareness
- Physical Activity & Fitness
- Community Gardening
- Creative Arts
- Team Building Activities
- Educational Field Trips
- Light Supper and Healthy Snacks during the Afterschool Program
Program Schedule
2026 Fall Afterschool Program
August 24, 2026 – December 11, 2026
Monday – Friday
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2027 Spring Afterschool Program
January 25, 2027 – May 14, 2027
Monday – Friday
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
2027 Summer Camp
June 7, 2027 – July 16, 2027
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who Can Participate?
The BLEC Healthy Futures Youth Enrichment Program is FREE for eligible students attending:
- Northside Middle School
- East Point Middle Campus
Program Location
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center
1218 Batchelor Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Transportation Available
To make participation convenient for families, transportation options include:
- School bus transportation from Northside Middle School and East Point Middle Campus to BLEC
- Transportation home for eligible students who live within the approved service area
- Transportation for educational field trips and program activities
Our Mission
The mission of the BLEC Healthy Futures Youth Enrichment Program is to empower middle school students to achieve academic success while developing leadership skills, positive character, and healthy lifestyles through engaging enrichment opportunities that promote lifelong learning and diabetes prevention.
Healthy Choices Today. Healthy Futures Tomorrow.
Through the generous support of Diabetes Free SC, Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center is committed to helping students develop healthy habits through:
- Nutrition Education
- Healthy Cooking
- Physical Activity
- Diabetes Prevention Education
- Positive Youth Development
- Academic Success
Together, we are preparing students for healthier, stronger, and brighter futures.
Ready to Enroll?
Enrollment is FREE for eligible students attending Northside Middle School and East Point Middle Campus.
Choose the option that’s most convenient for your family.
Complete Registration Online
Complete the registration packet through our secure online registration portal.
Download Registration Packet
Download the registration packet, complete all required forms, and submit it to BLEC.
Contact Information
Tori Seymour, M.Ed.
Project Director
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center
1218 Batchelor Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 843-478-5175
Email: tseymour@brookland.cc
Registration packets may be submitted:
- By email to tseymour@brookland.cc
- In person at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center
Questions?
Our team is here to help!
Contact Tori Seymour, M.Ed.
Project Director
843-478-5175
tseymour@brookland.cc
Enroll Today!
Give your child the opportunity to learn, lead, and thrive in a safe, engaging environment where academic success and healthy living go hand in hand.
BLEC Healthy Futures Youth Enrichment Program
Empowering Youth. Inspiring Healthy Futures.
