Frequently Asked Questions
Here is some answers to some frequently asked questions. If we did not answer your question about our programs here you can call us at our office 910-892-1873 for further details.
Q: [FAQ Question] Do I have to be in
school to be a PAL Member?
A: [FAQ Answer] Yes, Either in Primary, Secondary School; GED or
Community College.
Q: [FAQ Question] What are the ages to
be a PAL Member?
A: [FAQ Answer] Boys and Girls Ages 6-18
Q:[FAQ Question] Is there a cost for my child to be a PAL Member?
A: [FAQ Answer] There is no cost to join. All you have to do is complete a PAL Application. There is some costs when it comes to travel associated with some programs. Tutoring, SAT/ACT are totally FREE.
Q: [FAQ Question] Do you follow the entire school schedule in Harnett County?
A: [FAQ Answer] No, We do not always follow the Harnett County School Schedule. Our Tutoring Department will operate 3 PM thru 7 PM Monday - Thursday. We will not open Tutoring earlier for Early release at school. The gym will open at 1:00 PM those days however. We do open on school vacations and some Holidays.
Q: [FAQ Question] Do you open on Saturday's and Sunday's?
A: [FAQ Answer] We do open the gym on some Saturday's and October 11, 2008 we will start opening every Saturday possible from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. You may want to call the gym prior to coming 910-892-9896. We DO NOT open on Sunday's.
Q: [FAQ Question] Do you supervise all youth closely on all the campus?
A: [FAQ Answer] No. We are a program specific organization. We do have supervision for all programs offered. We are not like a day care or babysitting service. We do have open gym and a game room. We have adults on campus the entire time we are open. We have a PAL Member ID Card check in at the Front Counter. We have close circuit television monitoring all over the campus. We are mainly a volunteer driven youth organization. We have 4 tutors that help with tutoring, we have high school age youth and adults overseeing gym functions and operations. We do monitor as much as possible, but except the education department the gym is off limits to youth under age 12 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. We rely on adult volunteers everyday, if you are interested please fill out a volunteer application on this website and return it to the PAL Office.