The Emily Krzyzewski Center

Our mission is to inspire economically disadvantaged students to dream big, strive for academic excellence, act with character and purpose, and reach their highest potential as citizen leaders.

We believe that a Dream-Do-Achieve approach can ignite dreams, inspire hope, develop character and eliminate confidence.

We believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunities, developing productive citizens and eliminating poverty.

We believe K to College Model students will go to college and develop into leaders who will create community change.

Recent News

2010 Summer Camp Applications Available (0 Comments)

February 5, 2010

Applications are now available for Emily K Center 2010 Summer Camps. Both camps run full-day, are open to boys and girls ages 8-14, and are held at the Emily K Center in Durham, NC. Applications available here. The Chris... Read more >

Emily K Center Blog (0 Comments)

February 25, 2009

The Emily K Center Blog is the best place to learn the latest news at the Emily Krzyzewski Center. We encourage you to add our blog to your Favorites or your RSS Reader. Read more >

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Recent Articles

National Dance Educator of the Year at the Emily K Center (0 Comments)

August 19, 2010

Check out coverage on WRAL of Freddi-Lee Heath working with the Emily K Center students during our annual Performing Arts Camp! Read more >

"Bard Busts a Move" (0 Comments)

August 19, 2010

Check out this great article from the N&O which features our drama camp performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream (hip hop style!) Read more >

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Recent Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities at the Emily Krzyzewski Center (0 Comments)

February 25, 2009

The two main ways volunteers add value to the Emily Krzyzewski Center are 1) as volunteer tutors for our Pioneer Scholars out-of-school academic program, and 2) as special projects/events volunteers for opportunities occuring outside of our tutoring hours. We ask... Read more >

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