What makes All-Stars different?
As part of a national organization, All-Stars is focused entirely on after school programming, therefore we can provide greater expertise, higher quality staff and increased resources directly to the program. After-School All-Stars will tailor programming to meet the needs and desires of the school and the students. Additionally, All-Stars has visibility in the community and relationships with a variety of national and local leaders. And through additional grants and donations, All-Stars brings resources that will help provide further opportunities for the youth.
All-Stars’ after school programming is not merely an extension of the school day. It's a place that emphasizes fun activity-based learning that reinforces the knowledge and skills needed for in-school success. Our youth development focus promotes positive relationships among youth and adults, creates engaging environments for youth to learn life skills, and provides opportunities for kids to make healthy decisions and practice leadership. After-School All-Star's programs nurture the body, mind and spirit of every child who participates.
All-Stars Academics
Working closely with the school staff, All-Stars provides programming that aligns with the school day and meets the academic needs of the students. Every school day All-Stars sets aside time for youth to work on their homework and special school projects. Individual and group tutoring is also provided when it is identified as a need of the student. The goal is to help kids to build good study skills that will serve them well in high school and college. All-Stars program leaders oversee the academic component in partnership with teachers and school staff to ensure that educational standards are met.
All-Stars Connections
Enrichment activities are designed to engage youth in challenging activities that allow them to experience creative expression, communication and cooperation while building social and emotional skills. Learning is supported through these projects and activities, emphasizing language arts, math and science.
Service learning opportunities are offered to provide valuable life lessons. As a key component of All-Stars, service learning helps kids build a connection with their community, feel a sense of accomplishment and competence, and gain a new awareness of the world around them. At the beginning of each after-school session, youth participants are engaged in helping to plan the types of activities in which they would like to be involved. Service learning opportunities are implemented on a regular basis and integrated into all programming. After each activity, the youth and staff discuss what they learned from their involvement to reinforce the lesson. Speakers and organizations from the community are brought in periodically to enhance the activity.
All-Stars Health & Fitness
All-Stars believes that in order for middle school age youth to remain physically active, they must be offered activities that interest them. That’s why All-Stars provides a wide variety of creative choices for the youth including dance, competitive and non-competitive sports, hiking, and more. Intertwined into each activity is an emphasis on making positive choices, good nutrition, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Activities provided in addition to the comprehensive program include:
Jump for Life
JFL is a comprehensive fitness and nutrition program created by NFL Linebacker Donnie Edwards that combines awareness, education and activities. The components of the program include facilitated goal setting, age-appropriate nutrition curriculum, and organized physical fitness activities. Guest speakers and athletes are incorporated into the program, helping to deliver the important healthy lifestyle messages.
Intergenerational All-Stars
In partnership with Active Senior Living facilities, the intergenerational program provides opportunities for youth and senior citizens to spend quality time together. Youth and seniors work side by side on projects and activities on a regular basis, resulting in a new understanding and a respect for each other.
All-Stars Sports Clubs
All-Stars works with groups of youth who are interested in physical activity and in learning new skills. Both competitive and non-competitive sports are taught based on a foundation of discipline, drills and teamwork. When appropriate, leagues are formed so that youth have the opportunity to play with other schools. All youth are encouraged and given opportunities to participate, regardless of skill level. At All-Stars, everyone is a winner!
All-Stars Futures
Exposing youth to educational and career opportunities is the goal of this component, providing them information to make educated choices about their futures. In partnership with businesses, universities and the military, All-Stars exposes youth to the variety of positive choices that they have for their own successful futures. Goal setting, leadership, field trips and guest speakers are some of the activities in which youth participate.
After-School All-Stars’ mission is to provide comprehensive out-of -school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and life.
