Spanish Community of Wallingford

This program provides children with an interesting and enjoyable introduction to the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. SCOW is the host for these events.  Additionally, STEM curriculum has been added to our three-week summer program, as well as both our Adelante America Program and our new Pasos Adelante program (described below).

For many years, SCOW has held a three-week program for approximately 35 children from 6 to 9 years of age that participate in STEM enrichment programs two days per week, as well as field trips to places such as the Peabody Museum in New Haven.

SCOW Music School provides training in music to 25 children aged 7 to 17. They receive basic music instruction and theory by singing songs in Spanish and learning to play classic musical instruments. The children choose one of six instruments to study: guitar, violin, trumpet, vihuela, guitarrón, or piano.  It is the mission of the school to strengthen the children’s knowledge and appreciation of their heritage through its music and to bring awareness of this culture to the greater community.

In order to capitalize on the overwhelming success of the Adelante America program (described above), we now have a Pasos Adelante program for students in 7th and 8th grades.  It is generally accepted that these are often the pivotal years in a child's development.  A youth leadership program helps guide students in these most vulnerable years, similar to the way the Adelante program has guided high school students.  STEM curriculum has been added as well, in hopes that it will entice students to develop an interest in these areas.   This program is also mainly funded by the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford.

Support of immigration services and consultations as well as educational workshops and information sessions.    Services: Immigration assistance and references § Renewal of DACA § Renewal of green card § Application of citizenship