afterschool programs
Post-dismissal youth services
Afterschool programs are organized activities for children between the end of the school day and when parents return from work.
They typically combine homework help, recreation, and enrichment: The afterschool program offers tutoring, arts, and sports.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
- peer mentoringGuidance from similar-level colleagues
- dance classesInstruction in movement arts
- sports teamsOrganized groups of athletes
- homework helpAssistance with school assignments
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
art workshops · chess clubs · leadership training · life skills · reading clubs · outdoor adventures · field trips · mental health counseling · debate clubs · childcare centers · working parents · pick up time · swimming lessons · safe spaces · YMCA · coding bootcamps · club activities · yoga sessions
- support programsrehab, drug rehab, addiction recovery, counseling sessions, group therapy
- recreationgames, sports, fun, play, swimming
- community servicesparks, family services, libraries, family support, resource centers
- Education CharitiesTeach for America, Khan Academy, scholarship funds, educational grants, Head Start
- Social Programswelfare office, unemployment benefits, disability benefits, TANF, family allowances
- afterschool carehomework help, tutoring, supervision, structured play, pickup service
afterschool programssummer programs
Organized activities during warmest months
afterschool programslatchkey kids
Children caring for themselves after school
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