Enrichment Programs - EASTCONN Grants and the Community Arts Connection
Where Learning Meets Creativity: The Community Arts Connection (CAC) After-School Program
At our Windham Heights After-School Program, art and academics come together to create something magical. Through our unique partnership with the Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) Magnet School, we're helping 50 students in grades 1-5 discover the joy of learning through creative expression.
What makes CAC special?
- Personalized attention that helps each child shine
- Strong relationships that build confidence
- Creative projects that bring learning to life
- Arts-integrated lessons that make core subjects exciting
At CAC, children will explore English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies through the lens of artistic expression. Whether they're acting out a story problem, painting their way through science, or dancing through history, they're building essential skills while discovering their creative potential.
We're more than an after-school program—we're a community where families and young learners thrive together.
Want to learn how your child can join our creative learning adventure? Contact
Bridging Communities Through Learning - Interdistrict Grants
Discover how EASTCONN's Interdistrict Grants are bringing students together across northeastern Connecticut and Hartford to learn, grow, and understand different perspectives.
For over a decade, we've partnered with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and local school districts to create unique learning experiences that connect more than 1,200 students from 30+ communities. Through guided activities and collaborative projects, students from diverse backgrounds come together to explore fascinating themes:
- America's Mosaic: Celebrating our nation's rich cultural tapestry
- Farming Land and Sea: Understanding Connecticut's agricultural heritage
- Mindful Transformations: Growing through self-discovery and connection
- Faces of Culture: Exploring the stories that shape our communities
- Forensic Detectives: Solving mysteries through science
These interdisciplinary programs do more than teach—they build bridges between communities and help students develop understanding and appreciation for different cultures and perspectives.
Interested in learning how your students can participate in these transformative programs? Contact