Looking for something happening after school?

• Study skills to succeed
• Hands-on projects
• Learning from professionals
• Fun field trips
• New friends
• Community service
• Sports and games

Picture this: every semester, the whole school and community gathers to celebrate "the WOW!," where students present the products or performances they've made with real experts. When kids, in-school and after-school teachers, and families get together to share learning about the transition to high school, to focus on future academic goals, or to celebrate and enjoy the campus culture, you'll know that you're keeping your child on the track to success in school and in life.

It’s all happening at Citizen Schools!

Find the school nearest you offering Citizen Schools after school:

• California
• Massachusetts
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Texas

What is Citizen Schools?

• A national after-school program for middle school students
• Guides children to become better students, leaders, speakers, and team players
• Helps students improve their grades
• Prepares students for the challenges of high school
• Gives students hands-on courses with real experts in amazing fields

Program Highlights

Explorations — Students take field trips to access different resources in their community, including museums and colleges.

Academic Support — Students receive at least one hour of homework support each day. Our staff introduce study skills and organization in a fun way!

Apprenticeships — Students learn about careers from chefs, lawyers, financial analysts, artists, musicians, and more through hands-on projects.

Family and School Contact — Our staff members talk with students’ families and teachers often, keeping families informed of events and progress.