After School Matters is now accepting applications for its summer program session, which begins June 25. Programs in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology, will be offered at more than 100 community organizations, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations across the city as well as Downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts. In total, approximately 6,000 program opportunities will be available to Chicago teens this summer.

All After School Matters programs, which run for six-to-eight weeks, are free and open to all Chicago teen residents who are at least 14 years of age, and entering or currently enrolled in high school. Teens can search for programs that interest them, as well as for programs in and around their neighborhood, at www.afterschoolmatters.org. In order to participate, teens must apply online for programs and meet with program instructors to discuss and present their skills and interests.