After-school programs for children occur during after-school hours and exist in schools and community centers serving students from one school or different schools. There are three types of after-school arrangements: daycare, after-school, and extended school day programs. They can also be classified into four program types: (a) school-age childcare, (b) youth development, (c) educational after-school programs, and (d) extracurricular activities. Further, school-based after-school programs are usually administered by: schools, community- based organizations, and community (university)/school partnerships.
After-School Program Models
There are four major after-school models. The school-age childcare model emerged during the 1980s, growing out of the childcare movement designed to meet the needs of working families. School-age childcare programs typically provide a range of activities, so allowing children a fair amount of choice from day to day. The positive youth development model...
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National After-School Association—http://www.naaweb.org/: The National After-School Association is dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youths during their out-of-school hours.
Federal After-School website—www.afterschool.gov: This government sponsored website aims to connect after-school providers to Federal resources that support children and youth during out-of-school hours. It also provides useful information on running a program and activity ideas.
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Butty, JA.M., Small, C., LaPoint, V., Danzy, C. (2010). After-School Programs. In: Clauss-Ehlers, C.S. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71799-9_16
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