After-school programs give students opportunities to learn skills, explore their interests, and discover new things. Most programs are free.

Who pays for after school programs?

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) is the only federal funding source that exclusively supports afterschool programs.

How much does it cost to fund an after school program?

On average, parents who pay for afterschool programs pay $67 per week, up from an average of $44 per child per week five years ago. Nearly one in three households (31 percent) report that their children are spending more time in the care of a parent after school now than a year ago.