The Summer Jam is an exciting literacy-rich summer program at Laughlin Chapel. Several exciting activities will be jammed into six weeks of fun things to do along with the reading curriculum. The program offers a supportive, nurturing environment that sets high expectations for children which strengthens their sense of self-worth and lets them know that they are loved.

The summer program for children in grades K-8 is a full-day program. Transportation to and from the Chapel is provided by Laughlin Chapel’s bus. The children regularly visit parks and pools due to the generosity of the Wheeling Park Commission and the City of Wheeling Recreation Department. The children will enjoy horse-back riding lesson at the Painted Sky Farm, and help in the 18th St. Community Garden.

Children that completed grades 3-8 will be encouraged to appreciate reading, the arts, drama, gardening, horseback riding and community service.

At the center of the program are interns from the immediate community joined with others from colleges across the country to implement the program.

The program offered for children in grades K-2 is Energy Express, developed by West Virginia University in 1994 to address the problem of children in rural and low-income communities falling behind academically during the summer months. This program provides learning experiences focused on reading led by a team of Americorps mentors.

The program is wrapped within the Chapel’s Summer Jam program.

Summer Internship Application Information

Laughlin Chapel 's Summer Jam and Energy Express will be hiring for the summer program.

Download the Summer Internship Application (PDF)
OR
Download the Summer Internship Application (DOC)

To submit your application, please email your completed form to laughlinchapel@wvdsl.net or mail a hard copy to Laughlin Memorial Chapel P.O. Box 6195, Wheeling, WV 26003

Please submit your application before May 15th.

Energy Express mentors start training June 7 and the program starts June 18 and ends July 27,2012. Laughlin Chapel's Summer Jam interns begin training June 11 and the program starst June 18 and ends August 3. Free housing at the Mothers Jones House located near Laughlin Chapel.

For more information on both programs call Laughlin chapel at 304 232-2630.