Access AfterSchool's

Access AfterSchool’s SecondShift is an afterschool enrichment program for middle school students. Instructors facilitate academic and enrichment courses over a 10-week session based on their own passions, talents, and skills. The program is offered on three days a week depending on the school. It is during afterschool hours and last 1.5 hours. Instructors meet their students after having a snack with the Liaison. Class size averages 1 instructor to 8 students (maximum 1:10). Cost to families is only $25.00 per class for the entire 10 weeks (averages $2.50 per class).

Programs are currently offered at the following locations: 

• Basalt Middle School - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:15

• Ross Montessori School, Carbondale - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:15

• Glenwood Springs Middle School - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:15

• Riverview School in Glenwood Springs - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:15

• Riverside Middle School, New Castle - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:15-5:45

• Rifle Middle School, Rifle - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:15-5:45

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Parents are extremely satisfied with AccessAfterschool. In fact, parent satisfaction rates exceed 97%. Recently, SecondShift parents have shared:

• “My son was involved in the activity and was excited to stay in the program.”

• “My son loved this class!”

• “Thank you and keep it going, please!”

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With these important positive impacts, it is clear that Access AfterSchool makes a significant and valuable contribution to the youth and communities it serves.