We’re excited (and humbled) to share some wonderful news with the After-School All-Stars community—all of you who have helped to support and champion our mission over the years. The 10th annual Westime Charity Night presented by Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Simonian raised $7 million for After-School All-Stars! Every dollar invested in our work makes a…
February is Youth Leadership Month, and we’re thrilled to feature an outstanding All-Star who has discovered her passion through community service and advocacy. Meet Aurie-Anne, a ninth-grade student whose achievements at ASAS South Florida have earned her a prestigious role as one of only ten Youth Ambassadors for the Afterschool Alliance! Leadership responsibilities are nothing…
Thanks to a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), our Rising Stars program is connecting hundreds of students across the country with year-round mentors. Now entering its third year, Rising Stars has been introduced to 28 metropolitan communities across ten ASAS chapters where at-risk youth are struggling with multiple risk…
Did you know that less than 10% of our All-Stars have been to a live performance of any kind? Or, that exposing kids to the arts promotes the development of vital social skills, creativity, and emotional expression? After-School All-Stars Philadelphia & Camden is constantly working to bring the arts to our students. In fact, Visual…
URBN will invest a total of $250,000 across two years to fund the Graphic Design Academy and support other youth initiatives that align with their mission to foster creativity and opportunity in the next generation.
Across the U.S., All-Stars experienced trips to museums, zoos, playgrounds, state parks, and college campuses—building upon and reinforcing the content they learn during the school year.
Building on our successful “All-Star Academy” model, URBN and ASAS are collaborating to launch a graphic design academy, a seven-week course focused on graphic design and digital marketing.
Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn has joined its National Board of Directors and will begin working alongside the organization’s leadership to provide strategic support and guidance.
After-School All-Stars is humbled to report that we have officially launched programs at three elementary schools in Uvalde, Texas. The All-Stars team is working alongside the after-school programs currently in place and utilizing their partnerships to ensure that we can best serve the needs of the community. Phase 1 of ASAS programs includes writing, gardening,…
ASAS North Texas received $25,000 from High Tech High Heels to continue their #FemSTEM program, which will serve approximately 845 girls by July 2023! #FemSTEM is a STEM enrichment club dedicated to addressing the underrepresentation of women in STEM careers through intentional STEM programs.
Back to School season is in full swing! Check out what Back to School looks like across the country: ASAS Tampa Bay welcomed students at three program sites. At Cristo Rey High School, our students will learn about career readiness, which includes programming about basic finances, resume writing, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and more. At Pepin, Tampa’s…
In July, Kelly Woodland stepped down from his role as ASASPC’s executive director to pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at United Way. He will continue to serve Philadelphia and southern New Jersey communities in his new role, and we are excited to share that he will remain part of the After-School All-Stars family by joining our…
All year, students have been learning about the many elements of filmmaking from Todd Inman at Tinman Creative Productions. Tinman’s “Act Successful Workshop” gives students the knowledge and resources to create positive content for film, stage, television, and online media. In addition to introducing students to filmmaking techniques, this interactive workshop puts an emphasis on…
Juneteenth commemorates the true end of slavery in the US, and All-Stars took the opportunity to reflect on the work that is left to do to create equality in our country. In the classroom, ASAS students discussed the history and significance of Juneteenth and created collages to creatively express their thoughts about equality, race, and…
On June 1, we hosted our first “Positive Action Olympics” at All-Star sites across Philly and Camden in celebration of a rewarding school year. ASAS students teamed up for Olympics-style challenges, as well as activities related to social-emotional well-being. Positive Action is an evidence based SEL curriculum founded in the philosophy that we feel good…
ASAS North Texas staff and families are among those who were greatly affected by the disastrous snow storm the week of February 14th. The whole ASAS North Texas team turned their frustration into a call-to-action.
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ASAS North Texas staff and families are among those who were greatly affected by the disastrous snow storm the week of February 14th. The whole ASAS North Texas team turned their frustration into a call-to-action.
In 2018, ASAS North Texas created the Leadership Cohort to provide part-time team members with training and resources to not only be successful in their current roles but prepare for future advancement. This year, the Cohort’s focus is to learn about all levels of the organization.
Dear After-School All-Stars Parents and Guardians, As we enter the 2021-2022 school year, the Philadelphia and Camden Chapter of After-School All-Stars would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Thank you for working with us as we all navigated through unprecedented times. The pandemic and sudden change to your school year presented challenges for students,…
