In the AfterZone, 6th-8th grade students have year-round access to a wide variety of hands-on learning and enrichment opportunities -- all offered at no cost to families. The AfterZone gives young people the freedom to discover new interests, develop new skills, create relevant connections between classroom and out-of-school experiences, and explore possible career paths.
AfterZone programs operate at the following Providence Public Middle Schools:
- Nathan Bishop Middle School
- DelSesto Middle School
- Esek Hopkins Middle School
- Roger Williams Middle School (in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club Providence)
AfterZone participants enjoy:
- Free programs after school (4 days per week) and week-long summer programs
- After school meal or snacks
- Transportation for field trips and daily after program's end to neighborhood corner stops
The AfterZone operates 30+ weeks every year (fall, winter, spring and summer).
2024-2025 AfterZone Sessions:
*Sample list. More choices available. Check with your school's AfterZone Site Coordinator.
- "Build A Better World," Fifteen Minute Field Trips
- "Drama Club," Trinity Repertory Company
- "Explore the Bay," Save the Bay
- "Freedom of Thought," art with Paul Cote
- "Volleyball," HUDO
video credit: Emily Fulginiti