Commodore Crew

Program Information

Through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, the Commodore Crew is a FREE program for before and after school that provides Homework Help and Enrichment Opportunities, to increase students' overall literacy and engagement both in the classroom and in their future. 21st Century Community Learning Center's are funding through a Federal Grant for 5 year cycles to provide opportunities in underrepresented communities. 'Community' is a focus on not just students enrolled in our program but their families as well,  Parents are provided with skill building opportunities and whole family engagement activities as well. 

FREE 1/2 Day 2024 Summer Detective Camp Applications are now open:

https://forms.gle/S4V31NJ8AnnrjZVp6

June 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th (8 Days)

Only for current/upcoming TCMS students

(Limit 50 students due to staffing costs)

8am - 1pm Daily

Location: Tates Creek Middle School

Breakfast and Lunch Provided

Bus Transportation Available (must live in TCMS district)



 2023-24 School Year Programming applications are closed. School Year Programming ends 5/16 for Afternoons, and 5/17 for mornings.

Afterschool Enrichment Schedule(2023-24) 

(Daily: 15min Snack/30mins of Homework Help)

Monday - Club Day (Anime/Drama/Games-video,board,CHESS)

Tuesday - STEM/Coding/CSI

Wednesday - Fitness & Games/Wellness

Thursday - Life Skills (Career/College/Personal Finance/Cooking/Art)

*Completing Application does NOT guarantee ACCEPTANCE. PLEASE WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY DIRECTOR BEFORE ATTENDING PROGRAMMING

Morning Programming 

7:30am - Programming/Homework Help begins (students must arrive before this time) Must be in classroom by 7:35am.

8:35am - Programming Ends - Students dismissed to breakfast

Director: Tara Eizenstat (Ms. E) Best way to contact: tara.eizenstat@fayette.kyschools.us

Afternoon Programming Daily Schedule

3:55pm School dismissal

Commodore Crew members report to Cafeteria for Snack (15min snack)

30-40mins of Homework Help

50-60mins of Enrichment time

6pm - Program ends/students dismissed (hand sanitizing on way out)

Information: 

2, If a student does not show up for two straight weeks (with no notification from Parent/Guardian), student will be put back on the wait list.

3. We offer many educational and engagement opportunities for Parents/Guardian and families, please try to attend or view when offered. 

Attendance in Student Programming and Family Engagement allows this program to continue!!!



Welcome to our 21st Century educational programs handbook.docx

Commodore Crew 21st CCLC Program Handbook

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10-15-2020 FAFSA Q&A Parent Skill Building Zoom Call with the Director of Financial Aid at Berea College

Parent Empowerment Series Class1 11-10-20.mp4

Family Empowerment Series

Class 1    11-10-2020

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Co-Applicant and Partnerships

Co-Applicant: Gainesway Community Center: 

www.lexingtonky.gov/communitycenters 

Tates Creek Middle School Youth Services Center

Fayette County Public Schools Police Department

Fit and Fierce Studio

University of Kentucky Department of Nursing

Tatesbrook Church

Trinity Hill Methodist Church




 Commodore Crew Director: Tara Eizenstat

tara.eizenstat@fayette.kyschools.us

School Address: 1105 Centre Parkway, Lexington KY 40517

Phone: 859.381.3052 (Main Office Line) 

Office Hours: 10/11am to 6/7pm (in programming 3:30p-6:10p-Mon - Thurs)

Being new to the Tates Creek Middle School Family, I am so excited to start this new adventure in creating fun and engaging programs for students. Hoping to use my past work in AmeriCorps, Kentucky College Coaches, Educational Talent Search, and the Girl Scouts to create valuable programming to our Creek Community!

21st Century Community Learning Center (National Level) Information/Facts

http://afterschoolalliance.org/documents/21stCCLC-Overview.pdf