Recently, After-School All-Stars brought together educators, board members, advocates, and changemakers from across the country for Strategy Week 2025—a powerful gathering focused on strengthening our work during a time of growing need and uncertainty.
We’re proud to share our new annual report: Fueling Futures—a celebration of the power of opportunity and the incredible community that makes it possible.
Last January, hundreds of students in our LA and NY chapters attended exclusive early screenings of Wonka.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience included a red carpet photoshoot, giveaways, and a surprise visit by “Willy Wonka” himself, Timothée Chalamet!
Across the org, All-Star leaders are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to out-of-school time (OST) programs. Through advocacy, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to youth wellness, these honorees aren’t just changing individual lives—they’re reshaping the entire OST landscape.
URBN will invest a total of $250,000 across two years to fund the Graphic Design Academy and support other youth initiatives that align with their mission to foster creativity and opportunity in the next generation.
Thanks to a partnership with immersive learning company Transfr, All-Star students in Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, and Newark have been using virtual reality learning modules to explore career options that align with their skills and interests.
Building on our successful “All-Star Academy” model, URBN and ASAS are collaborating to launch a graphic design academy, a seven-week course focused on graphic design and digital marketing.
In 2022, we marked the 20th anniversary of California’s Proposition 49, which is the largest and most robust expanded learning infrastructure in U.S. history. Championed by ASAS founder Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prop 49 has dedicated an estimated $6.77 billion to support school-based expanded learning programs across the state of California.
Across the U.S., All-Stars experienced trips to museums, zoos, playgrounds, state parks, and college campuses—building upon and reinforcing the content they learn during the school year.
Advocacy. Service. Leadership. You! These were the focal points of this year’s All-Star Leadership University in Orlando, Florida. The event hosted workshops for both students and mentors: helping students discover the power of their personal stories, as well as partnering with mentors to create learning environments where youth can feel safe sharing their stories.
Looking for a simple and powerful way to make an even bigger difference in the lives of our students? We’re thrilled to introduce an opportunity to multiply the impact of your generous gift to After-School All-Stars!
We’re proud to launch Across the Network, our new blog feature celebrating the stories, impact, and innovation happening throughout the After-School All-Stars network. Whether it’s student achievements, staff milestones, or program highlights, this is your go-to snapshot of what’s happening across the All-Stars community.
At After-School All-Stars, youth leadership means giving young people real opportunities to lead, influence decisions, and contribute to the growth of their peers and programs.
As many of you know, March 24-28 is Youth Voice Week. We took the opportunity to look at a few amazing stories of students advocating for after-school and making their voices heard.