After School Achievement Program (ASAP)

The Mayor’s After-School Achievement Program (ASAP) is designed to expand after-school opportunities for Houston youth.  Through ASAP, the City of Houston funds schools and non-profit agencies to provide after-school programming for school-age youth between the ages of 5-14.  ASAP activities are offered during the school year, September to June, Monday-Friday generally between 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Funded schools and organizations set their own curricula in collaboration with students, teachers, parents and program partners.  Through ASAP, youth enjoy a well-rounded experience by participating in our required four key component areas:

Academic Enhancement -       Activities may include tutorials, homework assistance, subject-specific and technology activities, test preparatory skills, and college exposure/preparatory skills.

Skill Development -    Activities may include leadership development, team building, conflict management, financial literacy, and job readiness/career orientation skills, or other skill-specific or asset-based projects.

Enrichment -   Activities may include recreation and sports; arts; dance; creative writing; and career exploration and technology activities.

Community Involvement -      Activities may include citizenship, volunteerism, parental involvement, youth service projects and community service.

Registration
Currently there are 44 ASAP sites across the Houston area. Registration begins at the start of the school year, and programming usually kicks off in September.

Contact Vickie Kimble at 713-731-5590 for registration information.