What makes our afterschool program unique?

1. Small class size:

We max out at around 12 students. That means we have, at all times, at least a 6-1 student-teacher ratio. Aside from the safety and instructional implications of a small group size, we know from experience that a small group means that EVERY child has a voice and their own special place in our afterschool family. Each child contributes to the fabric of our group, the energy of our space and the shared values of our program. 

2. Mixed age group:

Our program ranges in age from grades K-5. This diversity of developmental stages enriches our programming by creating leadership opportunities for our older students and a chance for our younger students to lead on creativity and imaginative exploits. The impact of a mixed age group creates a more familial setting with forged relationships where students feel safe amongst each other as they learn when and how to lead, support, and collaborate with others.

3. High quality programming:

Our art classes use high quality materials and experienced art educators and visual artists who continuously engage in professional development within a cohort of art teachers at Scribble Art Workshop. Our studio classes serve as experimental labs where we try out new materials and methods and our studio students benefit from this exploration of our newest projects. To round out our art classes, we’ve included Yoga & Mindfulness with the amazing Carolina Lindoff (formerly of Bread & Yoga) and Forest Walks with Hannah Saunders (from Second Nature Outdoors).

4. A well-balanced flow of the afternoon:

We understand that students have a lot of conflicting needs during the after-school hours. They may need to relax in a less structured environment after a long day of school, or want to socialize with friends they haven’t seen all day, or want to push themselves in a specific artistic medium, or want to be outside, or get some homework done, or they may just want to rest in a quiet space. Our daily flow allows for students to choose how they want to spend their time directly after school before our classes begin. And while we do have a daily structure we follow, we’re always up for going to the park when the weather beckons us!