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Reminiscing … A Middle School Strong!

Reminiscing … A Middle School Strong!

Here's one from the archives ... when CELC served as a middle school. Oh, the Places We ... Journey with CELC in Branford (2016 ish) Just a few days of our new year with a new group of students and we have already jumped right into the exciting life at CELC! CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC)...

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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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Family Drum Circle!

Family Drum Circle!

Come join CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) and LifeCatalyst Coaching for a family drum experience - open to all ages, drums will be provided or bring your own. We will explore rhythm and how to play in a group using hand drums and percussion.  No prior musical experience necessary....

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With Heart Travel and Pickleball at CELC!

With Heart Travel and Pickleball at CELC!

For the second year in a row, CELC co-founder Melinda Alcosser curates a Carpe Dink’em Pickleball Vacation experience to the Dominican Republic, this time for about sixty pickleball players, from beginner to advanced level, in two separate weeks.

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A Trip Of A Lifetime …

A Trip Of A Lifetime …

Inspired by a grandmother’s wish to bring her granddaughter on a trip to see the world in a new way, be exposed to new cultures, have impactful, meaningful, authentic experiences to broaden her perspective and bring awareness, I was asked to organize a trip to Guatemala in the style of CELC! We...

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Learning to Learn Approach

Learning to Learn Approach

Our philosophy is always “learner-centered”. The individual student’s needs and capabilities are central to all CELC’s hands-on Coaching and Tutoring sessions.  Our approach is multi-faceted, with a focus on the academic, social, and developmental levels of...

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CELC Partners with LifeCatalyst Therapy and Coaching!

CELC Partners with LifeCatalyst Therapy and Coaching!

Since 2009 CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) successfully addresses the critical and pivotal middle school years, allowing them to be transformational ones, leading to sturdiness and accomplishment in high school and beyond. CELC now expands its services, in partnership with LifeCatalyst...

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Students Respond Well to Learner-Centered Approach

Students Respond Well to Learner-Centered Approach

What is learner-centered learning?  Students are viewed as unique in meaningful ways.  Instruction is designed to meet each student where he or she is.  It means knowing that each student has unbound potential and that with the right approach, it can be tapped and brought forth. While this seems...

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CELC Announces New Educational Coaching and Academic Tutoring Services

CELC Announces New Educational Coaching and Academic Tutoring Services

CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) is now offering additional services to help build confident and competent students from kindergarten through high school. Academic tutoring services include: One-on-one academic support in Math, Reading, and Writing, along with other subjects upon request How...

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