Find Your Brave !

Experience Joy in Learning !

Be Inspired !

Prepare For The Future, At CT Experiential Learning Center

Welcome To CT Experiential Learning Center

CT Experiential Learning Center  (CELC – pronounced /selk/) serves kindergarten through high school-aged students, providing 1:1 and small group subject-specific academic tutoring/executive function support. In addition, we provide support services for college students.

CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) is a true “center for (experiential) learning” – we are here to personalize educational plans, tailored to students’ needs.

With both in-person and remote learning options and a vibrant team of tutors, coaches, and teaching artists, CELC delivers transformative educational experiences that result in student development, building greater confidence and resiliency.

Experience “Learning to Learn” with CELC

CELC prides itself on utilizing a “learning to learn” methodology that promotes a love of learning and challenge students to think for themselves, while building effective leadership skills!

What Makes CELC Unique?

Executive Function & Subject-Specific Support

Multi-Disciplinary Experience-Rich Studies

Get To Know Us

Schedule Your First Session With Us

Complete this form, and we will contact you to discuss next steps to best help you reach your goals.

Nov

Math Fun, Science Labs, and Farm Visits, Oh my!

Mondays 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Session I : 4, 11, 18 November 2024
Session II : 2, 9, 16 December 2024
Ages 8 – 13
Cost: $40.00 per class/ student or $115.00 per session of three classes
Location: 11 Woodland Road, Suite 2, Madison, CT 06443
Contact Melinda or Maria to register and for more information
[email protected] or 203 433 4658

Nov

Reading Club for ages 6 – 8

Be part of Reading Club to embrace the joys of reading with small group experientially-based activities. 

From learning how to choose a “just right” book to learning to see the movie behind one’s eyelids as the stories unfold.

The group will be involved in project-based activities and shared reading with a focus on skill-building within a safe and supportive learning community. 

Open to beginning readers who are ready to explore ways to appreciate books and the wonders of bringing stories to life through one’s imagination.

Try a Sample Class Thursday, 7 November 2024
Cost: $10.00 for Sample Class

5-week Session begins 14 November 2024

When: Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
14, 21 NOV; 5, 12, 19 DEC 2024
Cost: $40 per class
Location:  Guilford Free Public Library 
 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT 

Limited to eight students, ages 6 – 8 

Register and more information mandm@CTExperiential.org 
or call 203.433.4658 

Nov

Math anxiety getting in your way?

Discover your math brave in a hands-on and accessible way with CELC’s Math Empower Program. Small groups forming now. Ages 8 – 18. Register and more information contact [email protected].

Latest News

Embrace the Journey of Life and Learning

Embrace the Journey of Life and Learning

Ah, summer vacation.  “School’s Out”, a 1972 Alice Cooper hit!  Summers off are great for family time, allowing one’s brain some much needed rest and relaxation. Maybe for some a regular tutoring schedule continues – to maintain, reinforce, or build skills anew.

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Individualized Learner-centered System

Individualized Learner-centered System

CELC’s individualized learner-centered system designed to meet students’ needs has at its core a focus on the academic, social, and developmental levels of each student.

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Experiential Learning CELC-style is happening in Guatemala for Summer 2023

Experiential Learning CELC-style is happening in Guatemala for Summer 2023

A small group of CELC families will travel together to Guatemala for 10 days this August 2023. Hosted by CELC’s co-founder Melinda Alcosser, the families will explore Antigua and Lake Atitlán regions for this incredible journey.  Service learning, cultural immersion, along with many unique activities are planned. 

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Schools CELCers Attend