Since 2007, GECAC has made health education a core part of all three Afterschool Program sites at River Islands Academies. Each week, students learn about nutrition, fitness, and healthy habits through fun, hands-on activities that build lifelong wellness skills.

By integrating health education into daily programming, we help students stay active, make positive choices, and develop healthy routines that support their success in and out of the classroom.

GECAC’s Before & Afterschool Program provides elementary students with a safe, structured, fun environment to learn and grow beyond the regular school day. In partnership with River Islands Academies and the Manteca Unified School District, we lead expanded learning efforts across the South San Joaquin Valley through high-quality morning and afternoon programming.

Our programs strengthen students academically, socially, and physically through a balanced blend of homework support, hands-on enrichment, physical activity, and social-emotional learning. These inclusive, nurturing environments help students build confidence, explore new interests, and develop skills that support long-term success.

The Before High School Program provides high school students with a safe, structured, and enriching environment to begin their day. Offered across multiple school sites, the program supports academic success, emotional well-being, and leadership development.

Students receive daily tutoring, homework help, and participate in study sessions led by peers. A strong focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) encourages mindfulness, resilience, and positive peer relationships through weekly discussions and mini-lessons.

“My tutor makes me understand my math assignment a lot more than what I know in the beginning.”

“My daughter has been improving in all aspects ever since she started tutoring.”

“My tutor is the best teacher in the world and I hope she has a great year.”