After School Matters Fall Registration Opens Today
Jul 28, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
Photo Courtesy of Megy Karydes
After School Matters, the non-profit organization founded in 1991 by former Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley, is designed to offer Chicago high school teens innovative out-of-school activities through science, sports, technology, words and nationally-recognized gallery programs.
More than 100,000 teens have participated in hands-on, project-based arts, communications, science, sports and technology programs at Chicago public high schools, community locations across the city and downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts at 33 E. Randolph (where I also happen to buy a ton of gifts).
“After School Matters strives to offer Chicago teens unique and productive program
opportunities in safe and enriching environments throughout the summer and the school year,” says Mary Ellen Caron, chief executive officer of After School Matters. “By supporting their development of skills in a variety content areas, as well as important career readiness skills, we help them discover their potential and gain the confidence they need to find their future.”
After School Matters unique programs offer teens an opportunity to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Multiple independent studies and recent data have confirmed that teens who participate in After School Matters programs have fewer course failures, improved attendance and higher high school graduation rates.
Fall registration opens on July 28, 2014 and teens are encouraged to apply early for a spot because they fill up quickly. To apply for the Fall After School Matters programs, click here.
