Best Afterschool Programs K-12
Enrich your afterschool programming with interactive STEM opportunities that help build 21st Century Skills in learning, literacy and life. Our after-school STEM programs are built around real-life applications building the foundation for civic engagement, educational advancement and economic opportunity. Encourage and empower students to create and share their creativity using emerging technologies.
NextWaveSTEM® offers curricula, equipment, and teacher training in the emerging technologies of robotics, drones, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. Our after-school STEM programs are typically 10-15 hours of programming that is flexible for any afterschool or OTS (Out of School time) schedule.
Our Most Popular Afterschool STEM Classes
Skill Level: Early Learners
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Level: Advanced
Flexible Afterschool Programming
With all NextWaveSTEM® courses, Curriculum & LMS Access, Equipment Kits, and Student Connection Materials are included. The only thing left to decide is whether you want to teach the course or you want a NextWaveSTEM® certified mentor to teach.
We love helping educators master the facilitation of STEM education whether they have experience or not.
Our All-In-One STEM curriculum, equipment and professional development make it easy for you to excite and inspire students through hands-on STEM experiences.
Perfect for schools needing:
- STEM equipment & curriculum
- Professional development
NextWaveSTEM certified instructors are pros at engaging and interacting with students. In addition, NextWaveSTEM also provides free, downloadable software and hands-on, classroom-ready equipment at a discounted bulk price.
Perfect for schools needing:
- Additional resources for technology or STEM
- After-school or enrichment classes
Afterschool Programming During Pandemic Times
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many facets of afterschool programming were subject to impactful changes. Despite these changes, the pandemic brought about significant positive outcomes regarding student success and community satisfaction:
78% OF ALL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFERED VIRTUAL LEARNING
69% REPORTED INCREASE IN HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND PARTICIPATION
1 IN 2 STUDENTS REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN MATH AND READING
74% OF PARENTS REPORT JOB SECURITY AS A RESULT OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Source: Afterschool Alliance. (n.d.). Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Are Essential for COVID-19 Recovery. Afterschool Is Essential for COVID-19 Recovery. Retrieved July 6, 2022, from http://www.afterschoolga.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Afterschool-Is-Essential-for-COVID-19-Recovery.pdf