After School Program

YWCA After School Program

YWCA After School Programs serve children from ages 4-12 on their school campus from the time the bell rings until their grownups can pick them up at 6 pm. Participation in after-school programs have been shown to increase school performance and keeps students active, engaged, and learning. With programs in more than 49 El Paso elementary schools, we are the largest provider of after-school programs in the city and strive to serve the needs of parents and students.

  • STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It is an educational approach that integrates these five disciplines into a cohesive learning model. The goal of STEAM education is to prepare students for real-world challenges by fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  • Our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum cultivates students’ emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through interactive activities, promoting self-awareness, emotional regulation, and effective communication. By fostering empathy and resilience, we empower students to navigate life’s challenges successfully while enhancing their overall well being and social relationships.

  • Dive into after school fun with us! Our activities range from creative arts to outdoor games, fostering teamwork and sparking creativity. Join our engaging programs for an enriching, entertaining after school experience!

  • All students will receive a USDA-approved snack at their after school program.

Curriculum and Activities

I’m a single mom with a job that moves me around a lot. This is actually the fourth state I’ve lived in. As a mom, especially a single mom with no family or support system in the city, one of the biggest things I worry about is childcare. I don’t worry about that anymore since I found YWCA’s After School Program at my children’s school. In the three other states we’ve lived in, no other program even compares to this one. The staff here is so exceptional-- I’d welcome them into my home. They take the time to learn about and work with each individual child. Plus, my kids love it here. If I pick them up too early, they don’t want to leave. It is educational and entertaining and engaging, but I think what I love the most are the life lessons they are exposed to here. They are exposed to children of different ages and backgrounds, and they have to learn patience and kindness and acceptance. Those are the greater things for kids to learn, and the staff facilitates those lessons. Finally, since my children are so young and there isn’t a grandparent or an aunt or anyone else to pick them up, I literally don’t know what I would do without this program. I am so grateful.

Julia, YWCA After School Parent