A BRIDGE TO CONTINUED LEARNING
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.
Enrollment Instructions:
- New After-School Students: Please download and complete the 2026-2027 Enrollment Packet for new students, OR if you’re interested in state subsidy, please complete the subsidy application.
- Returning Students: Please register with ProCare, and if you’re interested in state subsidy, please also complete a subsidy application.
- Parents: Please download the Parent After-School Handbook.
Email your completed paperwork to afterschool@upperroomkc.org
Please note: for the 2026-2027 academic year, all families must update payment information in ProCare. Please follow the instructions outlined here. There is a one-time $25 registration fee due upon enrollment for each family, and recurring weekly fees for the after school program. See details below.
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 19, 2026
Weekly tuition fees are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming school week. All families are required to pay a $25.00 initial registration fee.
New students must register through ProCare: Click here for Professional Development Day Registration
Wednesday Morning Program
The Morning Program is offered exclusively on Wednesdays.
Non-Members: To be considered for participation, please complete and submit the Morning Program Application. A $25 registration fee must be paid.
Members: Current members may request enrollment by submitting an email indicating their interest in joining the Wednesday Morning Program.
The morning program is full and registration is currently closed.
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 19, 2026
Weekly tuition fees are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming school week. All families are required to pay a $25.00 initial registration fee.
New students must register through ProCare: Click here for Professional Development Day Registration
Wednesday Morning Program
The Morning Program is offered exclusively on Wednesdays.
Non-Members: To be considered for participation, please complete and submit the Morning Program Application. A $25 registration fee must be paid.
Members: Current members may request enrollment by submitting an email indicating their interest in joining the Wednesday Morning Program.
The morning program is full and registration is currently closed.
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 18, 2026
Weekly tuition fees are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming school week. There is a $25.00 initial registration fee.
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 20, 2026.
The weekly tuition fees are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming school week. There is a $25.00 initial registration fee.
New students must register through ProCare: Click here for Professional Development Day Registration
University Academy
University Academy:
Ages 5-12 (2:45pm to 5:30pm daily)
Address: 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131
Program starts on August 21, 2026.
The weekly tuition fees are due by 5:00 pm on the Friday before the upcoming school week. There is a $25.00 initial registration fee.
New students must register through ProCare: Click here for Professional Development Day Registration
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
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