About Us
After-School All-Stars provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs, as well as support services for students and their families.
In 2023, we served 150,689 students living in high-poverty communities. 91 percent of ASAS students are youth of color, and 90 percent qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
Our national footprint consists of 18 chapters: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, North Texas, Orlando, Philadelphia & Camden, Puget Sound, San Antonio & Uvalde, South Florida, Tampa Bay, Toledo, and Washington, D.C.
Our Reach
Our Programs
Since 1992, After-School All-Stars has provided critical support and services to low-income youth, bridging the opportunity gap and providing them with a wide range of enrichment activities.
Mental health support and interpersonal skill development are embedded in our academic and enrichment curricula. Our holistic approach includes community and family engagement efforts that ensure continued assistance for our All-Stars when they leave school settings.
We are driven by youth voice and choice, and we tailor our programs to students’ interests in the following areas: health & wellness, STEM learning, visual & performing arts, career exploration, and academic readiness.
HEALTH &
WELLNESS
STEM
LEARNING
VISUAL &
PERFORMING ARTS
CAREER
EXPLORATION
ACADEMIC
READINESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our health and wellness programs encourage healthy behaviors like daily exercise, balanced nutrition, and interpersonal skills by offering experiences in athletics, fresh food preparation, and mindfulness.
Program examples: social emotional support; nutrition, gardening, and cooking; sports, dance, and yoga
STEM LEARNING
Project-based learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) help students develop valuable life skills including collaboration, communication, problem solving, and creativity.
Program examples: coding and robotics; virtual reality; forensics, and more
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and performing arts programs build confidence, encourage self-expression, and develop technical and leadership skills. Arts programs include many courses that are no longer offered during the school day.
Program examples: film and photography; dance, music, and production; fashion and design
CAREER EXPLORATION
Career exploration programs introduce students to career pathways and industry mentors. Students develop strategies for exploring career and education goals while building skillsets for the modern work environment.
Program examples: workplace visits; virtual reality training; career-focused panel discussions; mentorship from working professionals; internships and job placements
ACADEMIC READINESS
Academic readiness programs provide our students with the support and homework help they need to build healthy habits that lead to positive academic outcomes.
Program examples: homework help, college visits, financial literacy, and more
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our health and wellness programs encourage healthy behaviors like daily exercise, balanced nutrition, and interpersonal skills by offering experiences in athletics, fresh food preparation, and mindfulness.
Program examples: social emotional support; nutrition, gardening, and cooking; sports, dance, and yoga
STEM LEARNING
Project-based learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) help students develop valuable life skills including collaboration, communication, problem solving, and creativity.
Program examples: coding and robotics; virtual reality; forensics, and more
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and performing arts programs build confidence, encourage self-expression, and develop technical and leadership skills. Arts programs include many courses that are no longer offered during the school day.
Program examples: film and photography; dance, music, and production; fashion and design
CAREER EXPLORATION
Career exploration programs introduce students to career pathways and industry mentors. Students develop strategies for exploring career and education goals while building skillsets for the modern work environment.
Program examples: workplace visits; virtual reality training; career-focused panel discussions; mentorship from working professionals; internships and job placements
ACADEMIC READINESS
Academic readiness programs provide our students with the support and homework help they need to build healthy habits that lead to positive academic outcomes.
Program examples: homework help, college visits, financial literacy, and more
