Rhode Island works hard to keep its youth enriched and engaged after school and throughout the summer. The Ocean State offers a number of options from choose-your-own programs to martial arts to science & technology camps to wildlife observation. In Rhode Island, providing meaningful empowering activities for children is a statewide affair. Here are the best after-school programs in Rhode Island.
Through a hands-on learning approach and programs like AfterZone and the Hub, the Providence After School Alliance is gaining traction in offering a “seamless day of year-round, in-and-out-of-school learning” experiences. And students from middle school through high school are empowered to choose their own path of learning within the system by selecting their own classes and activities.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick is a non-profit, private organization that works with a broad range of youths from various backgrounds to become independent, socially responsible members of society. This year-round club offers summer and after-school activities as well as a sports facility and enrichment programs.
The Center for Dynamic Learning promotes career and life skills through theater arts and science programs, like Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Math. Through summer teen apprenticeships and agricultural programs, CDL hopes the close the gap between traditional school curriculum and real-world knowledge by presenting their after-school programs and camps.
Main Street Martial Arts is a family and community gathering spot that specializes in black belt martial arts and also promotes self-defense training for men, women, and children. The MSMA dojo also offers after-school and summer classes, as well as group and individual training. Classes include Aikido, Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, MMA, Karate, and more.
The Cranston 21st Century Community Learning Center supports after-school and other programs that provide a safe haven for student learning and activities. Offering programs like Bain+2 and Kidventure, Cranston has been supporting youth enrichment for over 15 years. With a focus of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and Computing, the Cranston Learning Center stimulates academic growth and engagement across a wide array of ages.
This after-school program includes paid for and free activities that are intended to stimulate your child’s mind and body. Classes include Homework Assistance, Martial Arts, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Cheerleading, Games, and more. Inspire your kids to be the best they can be by enrolling them into East Bay’s after-school program so that they can get all of their homework done and feel invigorated about their own learning process.
The 4D Learning Center is an after-school learning program that works to provide a so-called “4th dimension of education” geared toward K-12 students. Designed to improve academic performance at school, professional instructors provide guidance, individualized tutoring, and incremental study materials on every subject for students at multiple age levels.
With a thriving natural habitat for birds in the Ocean State, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island offers after-school and summer camps in various formats, including weekly courses, one-time visits, field trips, nature walks, and hands-on activities. From one-hour classes to multi-week emersions, subjects covered include Owls of RI, Endangered Species, and more.