Program Description:
Empower Hour is a free, 8 week social skills group open to Bristol elementary students in 4th or 5th grade. Empower Hour will run on Thursdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m, beginning on March 5th, 2026 and concluding on April 30th, 2026. Empower Hour will not run on April 16th, 2026 due to Spring Break.
Empower Hour is open to approximately 10 youth who can be referred by parents/guardians, school staff, and/or other community resources.This program will address a new topic each week, such as self-awareness, impulse control, relationship building, emotion regulation, and responsible decision-making through age-appropriate discussion and activities. An after school snack is provided each week!
(Please note priority will be given to individuals who have not participated in Empower Hour in the past, however, we love to welcome returning members back when possible!)
Program Benefits:
- Participants will have the opportunity to further develop and/or enhance their ability to identify feelings and coping strategies in order to regulate their emotions.
- Participants will have an opportunity to engage in activities that further develop their relationship building and friendship skills.
- Participants will learn new things, make new friends, and have fun!
About the Facilitators:
Empower Hour is facilitated by Raven Cody, LMSW, Youth & Family Coordinator with Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS) and Makayla Joseph, MSW intern with BPRYCS.
Contact:
Raven Cody, LMSW
Youth & Family Coordinator
ravencody@bristolct.gov
860-314-4690