The Saving Lives and Minds (SLAM) project is a tutoring program designed to help at-risk teens improve their grades and scores on standardized tests. The program targets youth with truant histories and behavioral problems, and provides academic assistance and mentoring to encourage these children to improve both their school performance and attendance. The program also includes a summer enrichment component that provides instruction in art, science, sports and reading. SLAM is funded by the Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation and the Freddie Mac Foundation.

 Goals

• Grade level improvement in reading, math and standardized tests
• Improvement in school attendance
• Improvement in behavioral problems and antisocial behavior
• To offer a non-traditional learning experience during the summer that includes storytelling, interactive science experiments, dance and other activities that might not be offered in a regular classroom setting 
• To engage children and youth in activities that will keep them out of trouble during the summer months
• To provide a mentoring experience to children in a relaxed and nurturing environment

 These goals are achieved through:

• Instruction in reading, math and standardized test preparation  Mentoring by CBM staff and volunteers to encourage school attendance
• An all day enrichment program for approximately eight weeks during the months of July and August that includes instruction in the arts, science and sports to children and pre-teens
• Enrichment and fun trips to broaden a child’s horizons

SLAM is funded by the Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation and the Freddie Mac Foundation.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor in any of our programs, or would like additional information please call (202) 783-6119, or visit our website at www.cbmnational.org.