TexEd Unpacked
TexEd Unpacked
Breaking down school choice, equity, and the future of public education in Texas.
🏛️ San Antonio: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
San Antonio
City of San Antonio Extended Day Program
In partnership with several districts in the area, the City of San Antonio, has established the Extended Day Program. This program was created in conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s After School Challenge. Currently, the program operates through schools in the districts in the program, and provides them services through their neighborhood YMCA location. For example, in San Antonio ISD (SAISD), approximately 50 schools and serves over 4,000 students. Students who complete the application will receive their services at the YMCA locations that serve schools in their areas. Families must apply directly to the YMCA that services their child’s school. Additional districts that are in the program include Edgewood, Harlandale, South San, and Southwest.
Youth Enrichment Activities! (YEA!)
Established in 2017, Youth Enrichment Activities (YEA!) mission is to make learning opportunities more fun and engaging for youth, and the young at heart. YEA provided interactive experiences for attendees to enhance their knowledge, obtain new skills, and maintain social wellbeing while being an active participant. YEA offers summer camps, programs designated for teens, and clubs dedicated to baking, engineering, and nature lovers. These programs are at a cost to the student’s family.
https://www.youthenrichmentactivities.com/
Fun 4 Alamo Kids
Fun 4 Alamo Kids provide families with information on programs, events and activities for kids in the San Antonio area. Fun 4 Alamo Kids began as a site for families with kids that are homeschooled to find activities to enrich their child’s education. Today, anyone can find links to youth sports programs, after school and summer camps, as well as events hosted by businesses and family-oriented organizations in the area.
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.
🏛️ Houston: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
While a centralized database for enrichment programs in Houston has yet to have been built, several organizations in the area offer their own enrichment programs; ranging from academics, athletics, and interests across various disciplines.
Houston Parks and Recreation
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department provides local youth ages 4-18 opportunities to engage in various enrichment programs within and across the city. These activities include mentoring opportunities for teens, athletic teams, academic support, and food services. Families would need to search through the Parks and Recreation database to learn how they can apply.
https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/youthsports-recreation.html
United Ways Bright Beginnings
In partnership with United Way of Greater Houston and ExxonMobil, United Ways Bright Beginnings helps children from lower-income families achieve social, emotional, and cognitive skills with their innovative early educational program. Bright Beginnings has helped over 15,000 children in the area; many of whom have gone on to earn high scores on standardized state testing, maintain high attendance rates, and cause less disciplinary problems while in school. Bright Beginnings is present in both community based and home based centers.
https://unitedwayhouston.org/what-we-do/youth-success/united-way-bright-beginnings/
Houston YMCA
The Houston YMCA provides and after school and summer enrichment program for local youths in the area. The Y program provides time for students to engage in enrichment and exploration activities, time to study and complete school assignments, opportunities to engage in active play, as well as community time to receive a snack and social/emotional lessons. The Y program is located in schools within the area, and is a paid program. Families can find additional information on the program’s website.
https://ymcahouston.org/programs/childcare-and-camps/after-school
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.
🏛️ Austin: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
Austin Parks and Recreation
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is one of organizations in the area that offers its own after school enrichment program in various locations across the city. Their program offers opportunities to receive assistance with homework assignments, personal development, and physical activities.
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/after-school-programs
Austin YMCA Extend-A-Care
Austin’s YMCA branches provide afterschool and summer programs for families, as well as early learning programs.
https://www.austinymca.org/locations/extend-a-care/
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.
🏛️ Dallas: Enhancing Your Child’s Education through Enrichment Programming
It has been stated that education can extend beyond the walls of a classroom or school building. Such has been the reasoning and support for after-school, or beyond school enrichment programs. When one thinks of after school programming, many tend to imagine athletic teams, dance companies, or tutoring programs. Today however, after school enrichment programs have developed to expose school aged youth to a variety of disciplines and interests. However, they’re not always easy to find if you don’t know where to look. Take a look at this article to see what databases and programs exist in your area to help you find the right programs for your child.
Dallas Afterschool
Built on a mission to increase access to high quality programs that exist beyond the school grounds, Dallas Afterschool has partnered with several schools and local businesses and organizations to make that mission a reality. Using the Resource tab, users can input their zip code (or the zip code of their child’s school), their child’s interests, and grade level to find the right program fit for them. Examples of the programs and groups include Frontiers of Flight, The Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Dallas.
Dallas ISD Extended Learning Opportunities
Families with students that attend Dallas ISD schools can take part in the district’s Extended Learning Opportunities Program. Extended Learning Opportunities provide extra-cuurrciular, co-curricular, after school, and summer enrichment programs for students in grades K4 through 8th grade. These programs provide students opportunities to engage in accelerated learning programs, lessons in social and emotional wellbeing and building relationships with peers. Students in the extended learning program also receive meals, transportation, and is at no cost to their families.
https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/extended-learning-opportunities/department-home
Dallas Park and Recreation
The Dallas Park and Recreation Department After School Program (ASP) provides after school and out-of-school programs for students aged 6 through 12. These programs provide attendees opportunities to engage in academic enrichment, physical activities, and attaining life skills. ASP can be found at department recreation centers and DISD partnered schools. Snacks are provided, as well as transportation at selected sites. Families can find programs and register their students through the department’s website.
https://www.dallasparks.org/177/2850/Out-of-School-Time-Programs
Final Tip: Want Even More Options?
Try the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) School Finder to discover alternative and accredited schools across the state.