Rock City Church Learning Center, Harrisburg, PA
Safe, love-led learning—free and close to home.
A full-day community learning center where students complete their education through Pennwood Cyber Charter School (Connections Academy) with daily in-person support, small-group tutoring, and caring mentors.
Our Mission
For families in underserved neighborhoods who need another solution to keep their children safe, Rock City Church Learning Center provides a safe, love-led alternative to the traditional public school day. We partner with Pennwood Cyber Charter (Connections Academy) for accredited academics and deliver them in a church-based community hub where students are known by name, protected, and supported—every hour of the day. The path is completely free and includes transportation, lunch, before/after-care, and mental-health counseling, so children can focus on learning and parents can breathe.
If you’ve been searching for a safe alternative to your current school, this Learning Center was designed for you.
Why Families Choose Rock City Church Learning Center
- Free education with all essential learning resources provided on site
- Safe, faith-forward environment with caring adults and small groups
- Transportation provided to the center and to approved school activities
- Free lunch (ask about meals and allergy accommodations)
- Before & after-school care available to fit working family schedules
- Mental-health counseling and whole-child supports
- Stay in your home district’s activities – students can participate in sports, band, clubs through their local public school
- Family partnership – regular progress updates and open communication
Quick note: We call it a Learning Center because academics are delivered by Pennwood Cyber Charter (public cyber charter). Your child learns in a safe, in-person community setting every school day.
How School Happens Here
Daily Flow
1
Check-in &
morning welcome –
warm start, attendance, tech setup
2
Live/online classes with Pennwood Cyber Charter teachers (Connections Academy platform)
3
Small-group tutoring & study blocks with on-site mentors
4
Enrichment & movement – arts, media, activities
5
Family touchpoints – daily/weekly updates as needed
How School Happens Here
Daily Flow
1
Check-in & morning welcome – warm start, attendance, tech setup
2
Live/online classes with Pennwood Cyber Charter teachers (Connections Academy platform)
3
Small-group tutoring & study blocks with on-site mentors
4
Enrichment & movement – arts, media, activities
5
Family touchpoints – daily/weekly updates as needed
Academics Powered by Pennwood Cyber Charter
Connections Academy
- Public cyber charter curriculum led by certified teachers through the Connections Academy platform
- Supports elementary, middle, and high-school students
- Individualized learning plans; coordination on IEPs/504s with Pennwood
Attendance and progress tracked according to state and school requirements - On-site mentors keep students on pace and supported every day
What We Provide
(Included)
- School-day supervision and a safe, structured environment
- Devices, internet access, and supplies for learning
- Mental-health counseling and referrals when needed
- Transportation to/from the center and to approved school activities
- Free lunch; before- & after-school care available
- Parent communication – progress snapshots, attendance habits, goal-setting
Enrollment
3 Easy Steps
Submit your interest form →
We’ll contact you within 1–2 business days
Complete enrollment with Pennwood Cyber Charter
(we guide every step)
Orientation at Rock Church Learning Center →
First day plan set!
Need to see it first? Schedule a Visit →
Stories & Impact
“Rock City Church Learning Center gave our child a safe place to learn—and gave our family hope.”
Sports & Activities
Your child can continue playing for your home district (sports, band, clubs). We coordinate schedules and provide transportation to approved activities when possible.
Donate
Help us keep this free, love-led learning option available for families. Your gift funds transportation, meals, counseling, tutoring, and student resources.
FAQ
It’s a community learning center where students attend Pennwood Cyber Charter School each day in a safe, in-person setting with mentors, tutoring, and resources.
Yes. Tuition is free. We also provide free lunch and transportation. Before- and after-school care is available.
We support elementary, middle, and high-school students enrolled through Pennwood Cyber Charter. Ask us about current age/grade availability at our site.
Pennwood Cyber Charter teachers deliver the curriculum online. Our on-site mentors and tutors provide daily in-person support.
Yes. Students can participate in home-district athletics and activities. We help coordinate schedules and provide transportation to approved activities when possible.
Yes. We provide devices, secure internet access, and supplies needed for learning on site.
We coordinate with Pennwood Cyber Charter to support IEP/504 needs. Our staff helps implement accommodations during the school day at the center.
Yes. Mental-health counseling and referrals are available.
We align to the Pennwood school calendar with a full-day schedule. Ask for our current bell times and before/after-care hours.
Start with Enroll Now. Typical documents include a parent/guardian ID, proof of residency, student birth certificate, and immunization record (we’ll give you a checklist). We help you complete the Pennwood Cyber Charter enrollment and set up your center orientation.
Rock Church Learning Center 1501 Market Street Harrisburg, PA, 17103 Phone: 717-319-8911 Email: admin@BPUE.org
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1501 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA, 17103
717-319-8911
admin@BPUE.org
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