"My 5th grade daughter has learned lifelong skills. Now she is an avid knitter, a skill she loves and finds relaxing. The afterschool program has helped improve her academics, confidence and social skills. I am very grateful for the guidance she has received from the exceptional staff'; they truly make this program a success."
After School Programs
After School Programs
Inspired Learning
CES After School/21st Century Learning is hard at work developing virtual enrichment activities for our students, to take place during the same hours as their traditional after school programming. We hope to start these activities, in every program by mid April or earlier. We've been polling families to identify their ability to access virtual activities, and identify where assistance may be needed. For more information, please contact their site coordinator.
The 21st Century After School Programs incorporate a balance of fun activities in a safe, supportive environment. Through our programs, students strengthen their academic skills, deepen communication skills with adults and peers, and engage in project-based learning and cross-curricular activities. We tie all of our activities to academic learning, enriching the education of youth outside of school.
Our programs take place throughout Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin Counties.
Our Values
We are committed to providing positive high-quality after school experiences that help young people develop skills and confidence that will help them find success in school and in life. Such experiences are particularly important for students who have not found success on the traditional path of text-based classroom education.
CES Schools and services prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation and ensures that all students have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges, and courses of study.
Our Programs
CES After School programs begin when the end-of-day school bell rings. Students gather for a healthy snack and catch up with their friends. Students then do their homework with the support of teachers and staff. Afterwards, participants enjoy hour-long enrichment activities of their choice, such as:
- Robotics
- Music
- Dance
- Art
- Theatre
- Cartooning
- Karate
and more!
Our Approach
Our programs reflect current research showing that afterschool programs are most effective when they…
- Engage students in Service Learning and long term projects
- Integrate relevant academic learning
- Address the different needs of individual students
- Capitalize on our students' interests and strengths
- Offer a variety of meaningful activities
- Provide opportunities for caring adults to guide students' choices.
21st Century After School Programs are in part supported by a generous grant from United Way of Pioneer Valley.
UNITED WAY OF PIONEER VALLEY
For more information, contact:
Position:
Director, 21st Century Learning Centers
Phone:
413.586.4900 x5577
Email:
ctaggart@collaborative.org
