Energy Express

Energy Express Energy Express is a free, six-week, summer reading and nutrition program for children 1st-6th grade living in West Virginia. The answer: Energy Express

We improve reading levels through books, art, drama, and vocabulary. Energy Express is funded by a grant from AmeriCorps. During the summer many children lose academic skills. Without school breakfast and lunch, many children lose nutritional well-being. Many children have few structured learning opportunities. Summer learning and nutritional losses are greater for children living in rural and low

-income communities. Children living in rural and low-income communities often fall behind during the summer months, starting each school year behind where they were the previous spring. Successive summers of limited learning opportunities may cause children to fall below grade level by the end of elementary school—putting them further and further behind more privileged peers.

Express your interest in having Energy Express in your community!
08/21/2026

Express your interest in having Energy Express in your community!

Throwback Thursday! 🫶 Our community members provide key developmental experiences and support to Energy Express children...
08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday! 🫶

Our community members provide key developmental experiences and support to Energy Express children each summer.

Exposure to music and the arts 🎭 opens a world of possibilities and creativity in the minds of children. 💞

Big thanks to our summer 2026 volunteers!

Relationships and belonging matter to parents nationally!The 2026 "America After 3pm" report by Afterschool Alliance fou...
08/19/2026

Relationships and belonging matter to parents nationally!

The 2026 "America After 3pm" report by Afterschool Alliance found that 73% of parents considered knowledgeable and caring staff extremely important.

This strongly reinforces our 2026 Energy Express finding that positive relationships with mentors and coordinators were the second-most frequently identified benefit!

The reviews are in… and they’re fantastic! 🌟💙Summer 2026 was an unforgettable experience for our children, families, men...
08/18/2026

The reviews are in… and they’re fantastic! 🌟💙

Summer 2026 was an unforgettable experience for our children, families, mentors and site teams. But don’t just take our word for it, hear directly from our Energy Express families! 📚☀️

💬 “This is a very positive program. My child wanted Energy Express to last longer!”

— Tucker County Energy Express parent, Summer 2026 💙

Through Energy Express, youth can volunteer, develop friendships and leadership skills, and feel connected to their comm...
08/17/2026

Through Energy Express, youth can volunteer, develop friendships and leadership skills, and feel connected to their community!

In an age of artificial intelligence, literacy matters. Children who can read closely, communicate clearly, ask thoughtf...
08/14/2026

In an age of artificial intelligence, literacy matters.

Children who can read closely, communicate clearly, ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information, and revise their thinking are better prepared to use emerging technologies effectively and responsibly.

At Energy Express, literacy-rich, hands-on experiences help children build those durable skills every day. 💛💙

If you're looking for more opportunities to serve, register for this event to learn ways you can get involved in your co...
08/13/2026

If you're looking for more opportunities to serve, register for this event to learn ways you can get involved in your community!

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A message from Dean Atiles: Make your voice count! 💛💙 WVU Extension wants to hear from West Virginians about the needs a...
08/12/2026

A message from Dean Atiles: Make your voice count! 💛💙

WVU Extension wants to hear from West Virginians about the needs and priorities that matter most in our communities.

If you are 18 or older and live in West Virginia, please take a few minutes to complete the statewide needs assessment. Your feedback will help shape future programs, resources, and services for children, families, and communities across our state.

Your voice matters. Please help us better serve West Virginia!

A link to the survey is in the comments!

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Wow, we can’t believe summer is already coming to an end and it’s time for a new school year! 📚✏️From all of us at Energ...
08/11/2026

Wow, we can’t believe summer is already coming to an end and it’s time for a new school year! 📚✏️

From all of us at Energy Express, we wish our children, site supervisors, and mentors an amazing start to the school year! We hope the connections, creativity, and love of learning built this summer continue to shine throughout the year. 💚☀️

Here’s to a great school year! We’re cheering you on! 🍎🎉

Save the Date!
08/10/2026

Save the Date!

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805 Allen Hall PO Box 6602
Morgantown, WV
26506

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:45pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:45pm

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