After School Activities
Keeping kids engaged and involved even after the bell rings is important for their growth academically, socially and emotionally. These after school activities are both affiliated and not affiliated with Spokane Public Schools:
Program | Description | Dates/Times | Targeted Grades | Fees | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spokane Youth Sports Association/Spokane Indians Youth Baseball and Softball | Year-round programming for soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, track, cross country, basketball, volleyball, agility/strength, and camps | Year-round | PreK - 12 | $0 - $150 (scholarships offered) | Spokane, Mead, Spokane Valley |
Get outside and play while learning the basics of disc golf in your neighborhood park. Program includes discs and bags to keep, trained coaches along with an end of the season tournament. This is a great family sport that will last a lifetime! | April through Mid-June, and September through October | Middle School | Varies | Loma Vista Park, Ben Burr Park, Friendship Park | |
Girls on the Run's after school program is a transformative experience for young girls, promoting physical fitness, positive self-image, and life skills. | Each spring after school, two days a week from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Specific days and times vary by school. | 3 - 5 | Free! | TBD | |
Level Up is an after school program at Holmes and Audubon Elementary Schools where 3rd-5th graders engage in hands-on Literacy and STEM activities. | Wednesday and Fridays from 3 - 5 p.m. at Holms Elementary and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 - 5 p.m. at Audubon Elementary | 3 - 5 | Free! | Holmes, Garfield and Audubon | |
Clubs provide a fun, safe and constructive environment for kids and teens during out-of-school hours. | All year after school: 3 - 6 p.m. | K - 12 | Varies | Various Locations | |
The Northeast Youth Center is committed to providing low cost recreational and educational opportunities. The program builds life experiences while enhancing the self-esteem in youth and teens from the community as we have proudly represented the City of Spokane’s Parks and Recreation Department since 1971. | Before and after school, and there is also a full summer camp. | K - 5 | Free! | 3004 E Queen Ave, Spokane, WA 99217 | |
Music listening, performing, conversation, and creation along with game playing, team building and, problem solving. | After school | K - 12 | Free! | Shaw Middle School, Cooper Elementary, Lidgerwood Elementary | |
Our passion is to use the beautiful game of soccer and the power of mentoring to foster a spirit of community, promote and develop character and leadership, and to enable youth to reach their fullest potential —regardless of economic background. | Varies | K - 12 | Varies (income-based scholarships available as needed) | Spokane | |
Multicultural Club | Learning things/festivals from different cultures. | Once a month. | 6 - 8 | Free | Logan Elementary |
Raven Circle | Before and after school enrichment program that gives time for homework and activities. | 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.: Monday - Thursday 8 - 8:50 a.m.: Tuesday - Thursday | 6 - 8 | Free | Garry Middle School |
Odyssey offers drop-in programs & basic needs resources for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 and LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18-24. | Ages 13-18: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 -8 p.m. Ages 18-24: Thursdays, 5 - 9 p.m. | 6 - 12 | Free | Odyssey Youth Movement Drop-In Center: 1121 S Perry St, Spokane WA 99202 | |
Lion's Lair | Before and after school program. | Every morning from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and Monday through Thursday from 3 - 4:15 p.m. | 3 - 5, but siblings in grades K - 2 welcome. | Free | Logan Elementary |
Makers Club & Art and Yoga Club | Makers Club: Learn to draft and model structures and then replicate them in Minecraft. Art and Yoga Club: Learn and create new art and crafts, learn and practice yoga, work on academics (DreamBox and Lexia) | Makers Club: M/W 3 - 5:15 p.m, Art & Yoga Club: T/TH 3 - 5:15 p.m. | Makers Club: 3 - 5 Art & Yoga Club: All Grades | Free | Regal Elementary |
Lidgerwood LEAP Learning Center | An after school program to provide academic support and expanded opportunities to learn about a broad range of topics. | 3 - 5 p.m. | K - 5 | Free | Lidgerwood Elementary |
The Inland Chess Academy provides before and after school chess clubs for elementary schools. Holiday and summer camps, and Saturday regional tournament are also offered. | All school year. | K - 5 | Fees range $4 - $11 per child per session, depending on schools, sponsorships, and grants. | Spokane region. |