Afterschool Program

RELAY Next’s Afterschool Program provides a safe, enriching environment for school-age youth, combining hands-on STEAM learning, literacy development, life skills training, and social-emotional support. Offered during the academic year, the program emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and resilience through project-based activities, mentoring, and guided reflection. Students engage in real-world challenges—like robotics, creative media, and civic engagement—while receiving academic support and mental health resources in a structured, supportive space designed to empower underserved youth.

Afterschool Options

  • 10-Month

    Typically this will follow the standard school schedule, matching school holidays.

    Hours and availability can be customized per program.

  • 12-Month

    Typically this option would be made available for year-round schools.

    Hours and availability can be customized.

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Sample Schedule

(3:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

  • Students Arrive

    • Greeted with a check-in (wellness, attendance, snack distribution)

    • Students split into rotation groups: STEM Lab, Literacy Lounge, Life Skills Circles

  • Active Programs

    • STEM Labs: Robotics, coding, or science experiments

    • Soft Skills: Group teamwork challenges, decision-making scenarios

    • Literacy & Mentoring: Financial literacy, tutoring, book circles

    • Mental Health Support: 1-on-1 sessions or SEL workshops

  • Project-Based Learning

    • Students work in teams on a civic or media-based group project (e.g., podcast, science fair prep, local interview series)

  • Wrap-Up

    • Quick group reflection, highlight positive behaviors

    • Dismissal with learning materials or handouts to take home