The After-School Program offers local youth a place to create meaningful relationships with peers as well as take part in enriching activities and, of course, finish their home work. Under the guidance of our dedicated Youth Coordinators, our kids find comfort in playing outside, enjoying a snack, and then using their brains to stay engaged even though the school day is over.

The program follows the Seattle school calendar, which means we also take a break during the summer time but not before we celebrate our youths’ success with an annual moving on ceremony. Families are invited to watch performances, enjoy a barbeque, and listen to small commencement-like speeches from our kids. Every child that goes through the program gets the chance to talk about the growth they have seen in themselves and their friends throughout the year.

Moses took to the mic to tell everyone, including his parents, just how much value he gets from the After-School Program. “I love ASC because it helps me build grown-up skills!”

He couldn’t be more correct! We have seen Moses expand his talents tremendously with Atlantic Street Center. In addition to collaborating with his peers over shared home work and countless rounds of trivia, Moses signed himself up for our Slam Poetry Night. He got dressed up alongside his brother and sang his heart out. That kind of fearlessness and confidence is something we love to see and help nurture. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Moses!