Our Mission
The mission of BUMC’s Afterschool Bilingual Program is to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for 3rd-8th grade students after their school day ends. Furthermore, this program’s goal is to help Spanish-speaking children improve their English skills and to help English-speaking children to improve their Spanish skills. Our aim is to help build connections and relationships among students and families across languages and cultures.
Evidence shows that afterschool programs help support the social, mental, and emotional well-being and development of children. Benefits include academic support, increased school participation, increased environmental safety, and formation of healthy nutrition and physical activity habits.
Afterschool Bilingual Program Director
Flavio Dardón
I am a Christian experienced educator, life coach, speaker, interpreter, and certified English-Spanish instructor with a passion for language education and cross-cultural communication. I am committed to fostering language proficiency, cultural understanding, and academic success for all learners.
Our program for the 2025-2026 school year begins on Monday, Aug. 18.
Enroll With Us!
We are accepting applications from students at Hardin Park and Parkway School! To request more information about the program or to inquire about registering your child for the program, please click here to email Flavio Dardón.
Program days are Mondays through Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 pm.
Work With Us!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program is currently seeking individuals to be hired as part of the program’s staff!
Daily schedules for students include time for: snack, free play, indoor or outdoor group activities, homework time and assistance, and self-directed and adult-guided enrichment activities.
Volunteer With Us!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program is currently accepting volunteer applications!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program follows Watauga County’s school schedule, August to June. When Watauga County classes are canceled, the program is also canceled for the day.
Support Us!
To make a financial donation that will go toward building out and staffing this community need, click here. To donate items from our Wish List, click here.