Youth benefits of BOOST - OST Programs

From hands-on STEM projects and leadership opportunities to solving real-world problems and exploring careers, out of school time programs expose children to new experiences that help them build confidence, teamwork, communication, and other important life skills.

Afterschool complements what kids learn at school. Programs provide enriching activities, more time for deeper learning, creative spaces for hands-on projects, and opportunities to explore careers. Afterschool and summer programs put youth at the center and encourage students to play an active role in designing their own learning journey.

Programs are flexible and built around students’ needs and interests. Children experience real-world learning projects in out of school programs that help them build responsible decision-making skills, gain self-awareness, cope with stress, and overcome challenges.