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After School Matters empowers ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ teens.

After School Matters inspires ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ teens to discover their passions, develop skills for life beyond high school, and make friends along the way.

Fall Programs: Now in Session

Fall Programs run September 23 - December 14.

Each ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ program opportunity allows YOU to:

  • Learn new skills, techniques, and strategies
  • Work with talented community leaders and network
  • Earn money for your participation

Stay tuned for more opportunities coming this winter.

About After School Matters

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After School Matters provides out-of-school opportunities for teens across Chicago to connect, create, and thrive.

Support Us

Join our community of supporters and directly impact the lives of Chicago teens.

Shop unique and creative itemsÌýmade by Chicago teens participating in our after-school and summer programs.

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Empowering Chicago teens to shape their future.

Arts

Performing, visual, and culinary arts

Communication & Leadership

Business, journalism, marketing and media

Sports

Sports instruction, stadium management, health and wellness

STEM

Applied and natural science, audio/visual, industrial and information technology

I really love how empowered our instructor makes us feel. She reminds us that we are all capable of reaching our dreams, that our mistakes don’t define us, and that what’s deep down is what makes us special.

Thalia, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ teen

Kreative Krew Kreating You program

Film production is the field that I want to go into in the future so being in a program with like-minded people is a very fun learning experience.

Jeremey, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ teen

Advanced Video Production program

News & Events

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Blog Post

After School Matters Named Bank of America 2024 Neighborhood Builder

After School Matters was named one of Bank of America's 2024 Neighborhood Builders® for our work supporting Chicago teens!...
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Upcoming Event

Fall 2024 Showcases

Support Teens at Fall Showcases!

Our Alumni

Stay connected with us, share your story, and access resources and opportunities through the After School Matters Alumni Network!

“After School Matters gives teens a reason to be excited and want to learn more. I love ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and all the programs I have been in, they have truly changed me as a person and have helped open up so many doors for me to continue in my career and my college studies.”

Janessa Tyler, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Alum
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