For children and youth, in-person interactions, athletics and extracurricular activities are pivotal to achieving a balanced education. That’s why after school programs are so crucial to child development. 

Particularly in the time we are living in, with Covid-induced school closures always possible, after school activities are more important than ever before. 

Though there isn’t much that can be done in influencing or determining when, or if, schools will close or stay open throughout the rest of the pandemic, there are ways to mitigate the effects of remote learning and ensure children are spending some time interacting with their peers. Here are some groups that offer after school programs to keep children and young adults busy during this uncertain time.