After School Programs for Kids in Sacramento Area

Kids need more than just great schools and parent involvement to achieve academic success. After School Programs for Kids offer children the opportunity to participate in new  kids activities in Sacramento, take part in exciting experiences and build critical social skills outside of school, all of which support scholastic achievement.

The Sacramento region is home to dozens of excellent after school programs for kids. Are you looking for an after school program for kids? We’ve put together a list of the best after school programs for kids in Sacramento:

Child Development Centers

Child Development Centers offer programs aimed at enriching children’s lives. Their quality programs are situated on elementary school campuses where activities are geared toward developing positive relationships necessary to be successful in life. Centers provide unique programs that are designed to meet the needs of the children, families, schools, and communities.

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Their programs are unique in that kids have the opportunity to select what they want to do. Options include homework academies, clubs, fitness and open recreation. To learn more about Child Development Center’s after school programs, visit their program website.

KinderCare

KinderCare After School Programs

KinderCare understands that children need to be engaged in a comfortable and stimulating after school program to succeed. Their before- and after school programs allow children to balance learning and fun through a variety of experiences. From homework help to fun physical activities, their programs are designed to ensure social and academic success…their areas of focus give kids endless opportunities to learn and grow.

KinderCare has one of the largest networks of after school programs in the region with 17 locations serving families in El Dorado Hills, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Folsom, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. To learn more about supporting school-age early education for grades K-6 with KinderCare’s programs, visit the KinderCare website.

Kid Central

Kid Central

Kid Central offers both before and after school programs onsite (or near) elementary schools in Elk Grove. Kid Central is committed to providing fun, safe, age-appropriate after school programs that encourage social development, diverse experiences and health/wellness support to meet the needs of families, schools, and the community.

Kid Central offer kids a variety of recreational experiences including games, arts and crafts, science and cooking projects, outdoor play as well as time for homework and free-choice activities. Enrollees must attend K-6th grade and can register through Cosumnes Services District.

Kid Central also offers programs for off-track and school break periods where kids can participate in sports and games, science and cooking projects, or enjoy free time with friends. To learn more about Kids Central, check out the CSD Activity guide (pages 18-19) which lists program costs, dates, themes and more.

Adventure Club After School Programs

Adventure Club serves Roseville Unified and Dry Creek School Districts providing a safe, caring environment for elementary school-age children. The program’s curriculum is designed to be age-appropriate and aims to meet the social, physical and intellectual needs of the children they serve.

Adventure Club sites are conveniently located on school campuses and are affordable, flexible. They even offer programs on non-school days and during vacation breaks as well to obtain academic success. For complete information including campus locations, costs, calendars and registration instructions, visit the program website.

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Mad Science Afterschool Programs

Mad Science after school programs allow children the exciting opportunity to take part in hands-on activities, spectacular demonstrations, inquiry-based discussions and make-and-take projects.

These after school programs are themed around particular areas of science and include topics like chemistry, space science, electricity, magnetism, optics, biology and more. Each program covers a variety of topics, not just a single subject. For more details about Mad Science after school programs, visit their website.

The 4th R

Conveniently located on many area elementary school campuses, The 4th R offers after school programs for kids enrolled in grades K-6 in safe, well-supervised, comfortable and supportive environments.

They’ve been around for over 30 years and specialize in providing recreational activities that are well-planned and promote the healthy development and academic success of every child. Their highly qualified staff ensures that activities are individualized to enhance kids’ physical, social and emotional development.

The 4th R maintains programs on campuses throughout schools in the Sacramento, Natomas and Twin Rivers areas. For a complete listing of locations, check their campus listings. If you’re ready to register, download enrollment documents here.

Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas teaches kids computer coding all-year-round at their own pace. It will develop their confidence, logic, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Kids will surely have a blast building their favorite video games like Scratch®, Minecraft®, and Roblox® where they could learn an easy-to-follow system, with the support and encouragement from a Code Sensei® as well as their fellow students. And by the time they’re done, they’ll have published a real app in the app store!

Code Ninjas believes that there’s never been a more exciting time to discover a child’s potential through their game-based curriculum. Every kid deserves the chance to unlock their innate, unlimited capacity to learn. Whether or not they pursue coding as a career, they want to provide kids with skills that will help them pursue their dreams.

To learn more information about Code Ninjas, visit the program website with its campuses in Rocklin, Rancho Cordova, and Elk Grove.

The Bridges after school program

The Bridges After School Programs

The Bridges after school programs offer students in the San Juan Unified School District homework support, enrichment and social recreation programs in a supportive and positive environment. The Bridges programs serve approximately 3,000 students at 28 school sites.

Student success is supported through the implementation of each of the four components of the program: Homework support, enrichment/disguised learning, pro-social skills/recreation, and parent support and empowerment. Strong relationships between program staff, school staff, parents and students are incorporated at every site. For complete information including campus locations, costs, calendars and registration instructions, visit the program website.

Student Care Program – Folsom Cordova Unified

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Student Care Program provides nurturing after school programs providing social and academic support to elementary-level students enrolled in the district.

These programs support students and parents by providing accessible, convenient, safe and affordable before and after school programs at 15 elementary campuses in Folsom and Rancho Cordova. The programs meet the educational, cultural, and social needs of the communities they serve.

The programs focus on building the self-esteem and self-worth of students through the introduction of new experiences, learned skills and unique opportunities that facilitate the construct of meaningful relationships within the program.

For complete information including campus locations, costs, calendars and registration instructions, visit the program website.

Champions

Champions extended learning programs are tailored specifically to provide working parents with safe, convenient programs where kids’ potential is fostered through engaging learning experiences. Champion’s after school curriculum was developed to pique your child’s interests and encourage them to explore in order to acquire academic success. Their programs will encourage them to develop new skills that will help create a solid foundation for learning and growth.

Programs can be customized to focus on your child’s areas of interest and may include arts, reading, math, games, and/or science. To learn more about their after school program options, visit the Champions website.

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Things to do in Sacramento with Kids…

Sacramento offers a wide variety of opportunities for kids to enjoy and have fun all-year-round! Check out our list of kids resources. Are you looking for more things to do with kids around the greater Sacramento area? Browse through our places to go and camps section. If you’re even more curious and seek to learn more about kids’ topics, tips, and guides, check out more posts from our Education Category.