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After School

More than two decades of research confirms that children and youth who participate in after school and summer programs can reap many benefits, including increased academic achievement, better school attendance, fewer disciplinary actions, reduction in risky behaviors, and improved health and wellness.

PCL’s goal in the after school program area is to provide safe and constructive after school and summer programming that supports children’s well-being and school success. Drawing on community recommendations, local data and research, PCL adopted the following programmatic strategies to work toward this goal:

2024-29 funding priorities

  1. Provide activities for youth such as arts, sports, STEM education, and/or youth recreation, including youth with disabilities, developmental delays, and/or who identify as neurodivergent.
  2. Provide hard and soft skill-building, career readiness and internship opportunities for youth.
  3. Provide academic support including tutoring and homework assistance.
  4. Support healthy social and emotional development, including activities to help youth build healthy peer relationships, reduce feelings of isolation, and learn healthy strategies to manage stress and navigate conflict.
2024-29 funding priorities (PDF)

View the list of current grants.

PCL publishes annual performance reports on funded programs each year.