After School

Award-winning programs on school campuses.

Our high-quality, onsite, licensed after school program engages students in visual art, filmmaking, music, puppetry, creative writing, acting, and more to deepen connections to lessons learned in the classroom, all while expanding the development of social and emotional skills. Students participate in hands-on activities led by professional teaching artists to create projects that improve the community and the world around them.

1,090

Students at elementary schools
across the Austin area.

Data from the 2025-26 school year.

91

Professional Teaching
Artists

A young girl with curly hair smiling at the camera inside a classroom with art projects on tables in the background during an after school showcase.

A man and two young girls are at a table, looking at projects during an after school showcase.

Children and an adult in a classroom looking at projects on a table, with colorful drawings and crafts displayed.

A woman and young girl pose in front of a Creative Action backdrop during an after school showcase.

A young boy smiling at the camera while holding a piece of clay artwork. Behind him are art projects and drawings on display, with a window to the outside showing trees. The classroom setting is lively with colorful artwork.

After School Details

After School Locations

Times:
AISD sites - From the end of the school day until 6 pm
MISD site - From the end of the school day until 5:45 pm

Cost:
$348/month/child from August-May*
*Decker Elementary is free of cost
Financial aid is available for those that qualify!

Grades:
K - 5th Grade
PK4 is offered at Maplewood, Reilly and Wooten

Programming Time:
In addition to arts programming, snack time, free play, and opportunities to work on homework are offered.

Registration:
We highly encourage you register for the waitlist if your program is full.

Refer to our FAQ for more info!

We are eager to help families join our program and make participation accessible for everyone. If you are in need of financial assistance or a sliding scale fee, click the button below to go to our financial aid webpage.