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After School Program
"The 3 L's" Learning Lessons for Life
The After School Program was established by City Council to assist in improving reading at grade level, academic achievement and self improvement. It is a partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Richmond Public Schools. The program allows children who are in kindergarten through fifth grade, to participate in educational and recreational activities each and every day of the school year! We promote the "learning is fun" philosophy.

No Fee for the After School Program

The After School Program is offered at no cost and is available each day that the schools are open. The program begins immediately after school is dismissed and ends promptly at 5:45 p.m. Children must be picked up each day by 5:45 p.m. Staff members are Richmond City employees. Adult volunteers from various organizations in the community assist with the program.

Features of the After School Program:

  • Provides life skills activities by public and private sector organizations;
  • Provides a high ratio of adult supervision and leadership to participants;
  • Educates youth in community involvement;
  • Offers youth the opportunity to engage in arts and crafts, music, dance, nature and the environment, games and sports;
  • Develops interest in cultural and athletic activities; and
  • Offers a daily snack or meal provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

    Benefits of the After School Program:

  • Promotes children’s success in reading by third grade;
  • Impacts positively on youth life choices as they relate to community and violence prevention;
  • Provides youth opportunity to participate in special interest clubs and activities;
  • Educates youth to make constructive leisure time activity choices; and
  • Serves as a feeder system for Middle and High School arts programs and athletic teams.

    Click here to download a copy of the After School Brochure or here for the Spanish version.

  • After School Program Address and Phone Number
    Bellevue (k - 5) 2301 East Grace Street, 646-3301
    Blackwell (k - 5) ** 300 East 15th Street, 646-0253
    Broad Rock (k - 5) 4615 Ferguson Lane, 646-7026
    G.W. Carver (k - 5) 1110 West Leigh Street, 646-1354
    J. B. Cary (k - 5) 3021 Maplewood Ave., 646-1060
    Chimborazo (3 - 5) 3000 E. Marshall Street, 646-2535
    Clark Springs (k - 5) 1101 Dance Street, 646-1277
    Fairfield (k - 5) 2510 Phaup Street, 646-4782
    E.S.H. Greene (k - 3) 1745 Cataline Drive, 646-8732
    Maymont (k - 5)** 1211 South Allen Avenue, 646-1353
    Miles Jones (k - 5) 200 Beaufont Drive, 646-8200
    Oak Grove-Bellemeade (2 - 5) 2409 Webber Street, 646-8602
    Overby-Sheppard (k - 5) 2300 First Avenue, 646-3797
    Ginter Park/Mary Scott (k - 2) 4011 Moss Side Avenue, 646-3796
    George Mason (k - 5) 813 North 28th Street, 646-1272
    Elizabeth D. Redd (k - 5) 5601 Jahnke Road, 646-1750
    G.H. Reid (k - 5) 1301 Whitehead Road, 646-0152
    J.E.B. Stuart (k - 5) 3101 Fendall Avenue, 646-3285
    Summer Hill (k - 5) 2717 Alexander Avenue, 646-8604
    Swansboro (k - 5) 3160 Midlothian Turnpike, 646-8603
    Woodville (k - 5) 2000 N. 28th Street, 646-1450
    ** These locations offer a Before School Program from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.
    To obtain additional information, please call 804-646-6934.
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