MLK LIVING THE DREAM ENRICHMENT AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

‍STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE ATTNDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS.

PLEASE NOTE: WHEN ALCOA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED, THE CENTER WILL OPEN TO STUDENTS AT 2PM.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:00-6:00 PM             Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM
Snacks provided.

Tutoring Program available for Kindergarten through Grade 12
Activities include tutoring, assistance with homework and school projects, and recreational games.

Girls, Inc. Computer Lab Outreach Program for Ages 6-18
This program offers STEM-related programs (science, technology, engineering and math), a reading comprehension program, arts & crafts, and indoor and outdoor recreational activities.

Chess Club for Boys and Girls of all Ages.

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SENIOR PROGRAM
‍Recreational activities for seniors Age 55 & older including line dancing, yoga, arts & crafts, walking club, chair exercises, sports activities, educational classes, and more. A senior group of pickleballers meet at Bassel Courts on Mondays & Thursdays at 8:30AM.


YOUTH SUMMER CAMP
May 26 – July 3, 2026 Monday-Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM except for the first weekdue to the holiday. Summer Day Camps for Ages 6–12.  Activities include a Literacy program, computer lab, swimming, field trips, outdoor activities, games, arts & crafts, and more! Breakfast and lunch provided.  Children should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle each day. Cost: $60.00 per child per week (except for first week $48.00).


EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 8,2026, 4:00-7:00 PM- MLK Center
Emancipation Day is the day the Slaves were set free in Tennessee and Kentucky! Come celebrate with vendors, food trucks, face painting, educational programs, and much more! The bus will be leaving at 9:00 AM to go to the Tri-County African American Cultural Museum. The bus will return at 1:00 PM.
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FALL FESTIVAL AT THE MLK CENTER
‍September 27, 2025 1:00-5:00 PM
‍Activities include a chili cook-off, vendors, games, food trucks, line dancing, and much more.  Come join the fun!
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H.O.M.E FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 6, 2025  6:00 PM
H.O.M.E.(Hall-Oldfield-Maryville Empowerment) and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center partner for this annual community celebration to kick-off the Christmas holidays. Join us for family fun and light refreshments. If you choose to put a tree in the lower field, please do so prior to the event with the last day being November 28^th.  Tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
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