Teens can apply to hundreds of programs across the city this spring through After School Matters®. Program opportunities are available to teens in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM. The 11-week spring session begins the week of February 24th, and all participants earn a stipend. After School Matters offers opportunities aimed at providing a safe, enriching environment where teens can engage with their peers in educational, creative, and skill-building activities that contribute to their personal and academic development. A few of the exciting programs offered this spring include:

Advanced Tumbling Into Fitness
Teens learn tumbling skills and strength training in this program. They will also study nutrition and learn to create healthy meal plans for themselves and their families.

Bon Appetit
Teens learn culinary skills and basic cooking techniques in this program. Participants receive the training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary and hospitality industry or simply to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their families.  

Code Your Dreams
Teens learn how to code and build mobile apps that make a difference in their communities. They will also learn about different career paths in this program.

For questions about programs and applications, call 312-742-4182 or email applications@afterschoolmatters.org. Para más información en Español llámenos al 312-846-7106 o mándenos un correo electrónico al espanol@afterschoolmatters.org.  For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

Photo Credit: After School Matters