It may sound obvious, but sometimes the best place to help a child realize their potential is at school. Kids enjoy having their Bigs meet with them there, whether it’s in the cafeteria or on the playground. And parents know what a positive impact it makes.
IT'S TEACHER APPROVED.
Some of the biggest supporters of our School-Based Mentoring program are teachers, social workers, guidance counselors, and principals. They see students come back from their time with their Big filled with confidence, smiling big, ready to learn, and eager to succeed.
LEARNING ABOUT LIFE.
Although it takes place at schools, our School-Based Mentoring program isn’t limited to the classroom. Of course, some Littles do talk with their Bigs about class, do homework, or read together, but it’s perfectly fine to shoot hoops in the gym or play cards. At the end of the day, it’s really all about starting a friendship, providing guidance, and inspiring them to reach their potential. The conversations that happen when their minds and hands are busy at work are undeniably impactful.
SCHOOL AND SITE-BASED PROGRAMS
LUNCH BUDDY PROGRAM
The Lunch Buddy program matches adult community and Bowdoin College student Bigs with Littles at area schools. Matches meet at the school for about 45 minutes to one hour during lunch or other free time. An expansion of the Lunch Buddy program – Site-Based Plus – offers school-based Lunch Buddy matches the opportunity to also meet in the community if they choose after a six-month period.
BEARS & CUBS PROGRAM
Waiting Littles or those who can benefit from a group setting can join the Bowdoin Bears & Cubs program, which matches Bowdoin student Bigs with Littles for BBBS-staff group mentoring on the Bowdoin College campus approximately 12 Sundays per academic year.
· Bowdoin College
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The After School High School Bigs & Littles Program matches high school students with Littles at a partner school for weekly BBBS-staffed group mentoring during the academic year.
· Hyde School & Fisher Mitchell Elementary
· Brunswick High School & Harriet Beecher Stowe School
· Mt Ararat High School & Mt Ararat Middle School
SCHOOL PARTNERS
Bath Middle School
Bowdoin Central School
Bowdoin Community School
Bowdoin College
Brunswick High School
Brunswick Junior High School
Dike Newell Elementary
Fisher Mitchell Elementary
Georgetown Central School
Harpswell Community School
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Hyde School
Kate Furbish Elementary
Marcia Buker Elementary School
Morse High School
Mt. Ararat Middle School
Mt. Ararat High School
Phippsburg Elementary School
Richmond Middle School
Richmond High School
Williams Cone Elementary
Woodside Elementary
Woolwich Central School
West Bath School
