If your student will be needing an After School Program to attend, we hope this list will provide a place to start searching.
*Note: We are able to direct yellow school buses where to take your student at the end of the day. If you choose a daycare or after school program, the bus can get your student there provided it’s consistently Monday thru Friday.
1) Public Libraries like Olney or Lawncrest have a drop-in program
sponsored by LEAP, registration not required but can call the library for info
Mon-Th til 530pm, Fri til 430pm
homework help and daily programming for art, science, culture, etc.
Age 6 and under need an older child or caregiver with them (older sibling, cousin, grownup, etc). Please be aware, students do not need to be picked up by an adult; they are free to leave the library whenever they choose. Students are expected to abide by the rules of the library, and if they are misbehaving, they will be asked to leave for the day.
2) St. James church across from Olney Public Elementary (199 E. Tabor Rd)
sponsored by 215SwagHawks
Coach Del – call/text 267-304-3286
CCIS accepted, open til 6pm
3) Rec Centers like Lawnrest, Jardel, Piccoli, Feltonville, Simpson
sponsored by Parks & Recreation
call each rec center to get their list of activities and sign up fees
4) Police Athletic League
Nicetown, Germantown, West Oak Lane
programming varies; call to get more info
https://phillypal.org/programs/
5) Salvation Army Kroc Center
4200 Wissahickon Ave
three different programs available depending on age and opportunities available, call for more info
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/philadelphia-kroc/youth–afterschool-programs/