The Casita Maria QUAD Initiative
(Quality, Understanding, Accountability, Discipline)

Casita Maria will continue to implement the STEPUP! arts curriculum after-school program and the summer learning institute for South Bronx students. The primary goals are to 1) expose youth to the fine arts; 2) develop youth's fundamental and arts skills; 3) learn and improve literacy skills of youth; 4) prepare youth for future careers and college settings; and 5) provide community service opportunities for youth. The primary activity will be after-school programming to include educational sessions, field trips, community service projects, arts education, and arts presentations.NCA/NCF