Springfield's 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Afterschool Programs provide participants with a broad array of fun, safe, hands-on educational and recreational opportunities to support what they are learning during the school day. When students are dismissed at the end of the school day, they can report directly to the Afterschool Program where a nutritious snack and drink are provided.  Enrollment is limited and only students who have registered may attend.

Springfield’s 21^st CCLC Programs are offered at the following schools:

Middle School Programs:

Chestnut Accelerated, Duggan, Kennedy, Van Sickle, Forest Park and Kiley
Monday through Thursday, 2:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Elementary School Programs:

Bowles and Pottenger
Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Homer, Liberty, Lincoln and White
Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Program Description

Our 21^st CCLC Afterschool Program provides homework help as well as project-based learning opportunities. All programs are led by certified teachers and community-based partners. Children may participate in a variety of academic enrichment experiences that reinforce the school curriculum, including:

• Limited homework help
• Project-based learning experiences e.g. Design-It and Rocketry – hands-on educational projects in science, English and math
• The Arts – creative arts that build children’s communication skills, self-esteem and expression
• Fitness – physical activities in which children expend energy, learn math, explore nutrition, and develop healthy habits and lifestyles
• Educational games and other small-group learning experiences.

The 21^st CCLC Programs assist students to build the skills, values and self confidence they need to succeed in school and their daily lives. In order to offer these afterschool programs, our 21st CCLC sites must meet  school department, state and federal grant reporting requirements. Throughout the year, periodical assessments are made to better meet the needs of individual children and to evaluate the program’s effectiveness.

Contact Information

Paula E. Thayer, Project Director 21^st CCLC Programs — 750-2479

Claire O’Brien, Educational Coordinator — 787-6452

Afterschool Program Coordinators
John A. Cirelli – 750-2710
Chestnut Accelerated; Kennedy & Van Sickle Middle Schools

Randy Piteo — 750-2711
Forest Park & Kiley Middle Schools

Christine Brayfield — 750-2995
Bowles, Liberty & Pottenger Elementary Schools

Sonia Willridge - 750-2652
Homer, Lincoln & White Elementary Schools