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Chelsea Center

Experiential Education Opportunities for ALL students

Chelsea Center Experiential Education Opportunities for ALL students
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November 5, 2026 November 5, 2026

Earn A+ Hours This Winter Break! Earn A+ Hours This Winter Break!

Freedom School at Peace UCC in Webster Groves

Students can earn eight A+ and Statesmen Service hours for each day served.

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This Winter Break, students can earn A+ hours by volunteering at Freedom School. Freedom School® at Peace provides enrichment through a research-based and multicultural program model that supports K-5 scholars and their families. The culturally competent learning model is built on literacy, leadership and social advocacy, and its curriculum is rooted in the Freedom Summer of the Civil Rights Movement. WGHS students assist lead teachers and help empower young scholars through reading, creativity, and community engagement. Those who are potentially interested in teaching and child development are especially encouraged to take advantage of this high quality opportunity to further their passion for education and service. Please help us make your student aware of the opportunity!


Winter Break 2026 Freedom School

December 28-31, 8am - 4pm

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one full day

Volunteers are required to attend a brief training (included in hours earned)

Freedom School is held at Peace UCC on the Eden Campus across Lockwood from Webster U.


Students can register on GivePulse, or they can visit the Chelsea Center anytime to receive information and assistance. All students have access to GivePulse through their Clever portal using their school email address.


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Upcoming Career Exploration Experiences Upcoming Career Exploration Experiences

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Parents: Would you be be excited to show off your career to students? Parents: Would you be be excited to show off your career to students?

Our valued community partners invest in the development of the next generation in many ways. Community partners participate in our experiential learning program as guest speakers, job shadow hosts, and internship sponsors. There is a way you can become involved within your current time constraints, and we think you will find it energizing and inspiring to spend a bit of time with the wonderful students at Webster Groves High School.

We'd love to hear from you and are open to any idea you want to bring to us! Please complete the form on our website page linked here and we'll be in touch!

Did you know that the Chelsea Center encourages career exploration by arranging monthly group job shadow trips?

These are the perfect way for students to begin to visualize what various future career paths might look like and carry the added benefits of learning to network and being able to reflect on the experience with a small group. The trips are always free, include lunch, and students are welcome to sign up with a friend.

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The Chelsea Center wants to spark joy and self-discovery for all WGHS students! The Chelsea Center wants to spark joy and self-discovery for all WGHS students!

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Students receive all of this information in the daily morning announcements.
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Get in touch!

For more information please contact Dr. Kerry Arens, Coordinator of the Chelsea Center:

Email: arens.kerry@wgmail.org
Website: https://hs.webster.k12.mo.us/programs/chelsea-center
Location: Webster Groves High School, Room 200
Phone: (314) 918-4181

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