After-School Programs

Our After-School Program offers one-on-one homework assistance, enrichment activities, meals, and certified teachers and tutors whose expertise is tailored to each student and their schools’ unique needs.

In partnership with Holy Cross Catholic School, Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA), and Académie Lafayette, the After-School Program operates at four sites—with more opening soon—and is ideal for students between Kindergarten and 8th grade in need of academic support outside of traditional school hours.

Read our FAQs below for more details.

Académie Lafayette After-School Program (Oak Campus)

Académie Lafayette (Oak Campus):
Grades K-5, after-school program (3pm to 6pm daily)
Address: 6903 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Program begins August 21, 2024

Académie Lafayette After-School Program (Cherry Street Campus)

Académie Lafayette (Cherry Street Campus):
Grades K-5, after-school program (3pm to 6pm daily)
Address: 3421 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64109
Program begins August 21, 2024

Holy Cross After-School Program

Holy Cross Catholic School:
Grades K-8 (3pm to 6pm daily)
Address: 121 N Quincy Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123
Program begins August 19, 2024

Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA)

Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA):
Grades K - 6 (4pm to 6pm daily)
Address: 7910 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Program starts on August 19, 2024.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

All After-School programs run until 6:00 pm and begin with a meal. The first hour is reserved for homework assistance and is followed by enrichment activities that vary by each program.

We provide a dedicated time and place for academic continuity.

Youth counselors and volunteer tutors provide personalized attention and one-on-one homework assistance in any subject, and provide a dedicated place for nurturing, stimulating, and educational experiences.

We offer a holistic approach to learning with enrichment activities.

Our classroom setting provides a structured, yet familiar environment where our educator’s work to identify and support our students’ educational, social, and emotional needs.

We make education accessible to our underserved communities.

With support from the state and partner schools, all Upper Room KC’s after-school programs are either free, subsidized, or affordable — making them accessible to all working families in our community.

Contact Us

For more information about enrolling your student in our after-school program please contact us by email at afterschool@upperroomkc.org or call 816-363-3819