Our Work

Our Mission

To provide free, comprehensive enrichment programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and in life.

Our Vision

For our All-Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school, to find careers they love, and give back to their communities.

All-Star Programs

Our curriculum strives to help students succeed in five key areas: academic readiness, STEM learning, visual and performing arts, health and wellness, and career exploration.

Academic Readiness

Academic readiness programs give our students the support and homework help they need to build positive academic behaviors that can lead to success in school and beyond.

Program examples: homework help & mentorship; project-based learning; leadership preparation

STEM Learning

Project-based learning experiences in STEM teach students valuable life skills including collaboration, communication, creativity, and problem solving.

Program examples: coding & robotics; mathematics; computer science

Visual & Performing Arts

Visual and performing arts programs build confidence, encourage self-expression, and develop technical and leadership skills. Our arts programs include many courses that have been cut from traditional school programming.

Program examples: ballet & modern dance; film & music production; fashion & design

Health & Wellness

Health and wellness programs encourage healthy behaviors like daily exercise, balanced nutrition, and interpersonal skills by offering experiences in athletics, fresh food preparation, and mindfulness.

Program examples: nutrition & fitness; gardening & cooking; sports, dance, yoga, and more

Career Exploration

Career exploration programs allow students to explore various industries and careers, connect with the personal hobbies and interests, and participate in hands-on experiences the develop skills and acquire industry knowledge.

Program examples: field trips & workplace tours; expert-guided projects & workshops; guest presentations & panel discussions

Academic readiness programs give our students the support and homework help they need to build positive academic behaviors that can lead to success in school and beyond.

Program examples: homework help & mentorship; project-based learning; leadership preparation