Category Archives: After School

The Knowledge Society: Innovation Program, In Person or Online, for Ages 13-18

After School, Opportunities, Virtual/Online

The Knowledge Society (TKS) is a 10-month innovation mentorship program for ages 13-18. Groups of 30-40 students meet either online or in-person (in Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Ottawa, Toronto, or Vancouver) on weekends from September 2021 through June 2022. Under the guidance of TKS directors, students:

  • Learn about technologies such as blockchain, genomics, and nanotech;
  • Develop skills in problem solving and presenting;
  • Interact with mentors in partner companies;
  • Conduct in-depth projects; and
  • Develop relationships with peers in the program.

There’s an Innovate level for first-time students and an Activate level for returning students. Potential applicants are invited to schedule an online conversation with a current TKS student. The cost is $4,980 for online or $6,560 for in-person, and need-based financial aid is available. Applications are due April 5 and are followed by video interviews for finalists. For more information, see the FAQs, email hello@tks.world or call 855-244 7866.

Harvard Museums Online: After-School Animal Encounters–Weird Eaters, Mar. 3

After School, Virtual/Online

Harvard Museums of Science and Culture will present a free, live, online, family-friendly event, After-School Animal Encounters: Weird Eaters, on March 3, 3PM-3:45PM. Museum staff will introduce live animals and explain creatures’ unusual diets and eating habits. Register here to get a link to the event and to make a voluntary contribution if you wish to support HMSC.

Register Now for WPI Tech Kids (Virtual), Grades 5-6, Mar. 16 – Apr. 6

After School, Virtual/Online

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Pre-Collegiate Outreach program will offer its Tech Kids program virtually this year. It’s designed to encourage students in Grades 5-6 to pursue studies and careers in STEM, and the theme this year is STEM in Everyday Places. It will run March 16 – April 6, 4PM-5:30PM, and cost $150. Register here. For more information email pop@wpi.edu or call 508-831-4900.

TechGirlz: Free Online Tech Workshops for Middle-School Girls

After School, Virtual/Online

TechGirlz is a non-profit program founded to inspire middle-school girls to explore technology to empower future careers. Affiliated with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), it runs free online workshops open to girls in Grades 6-8.  Upcoming online workshops include:

  • NoSQL Databases, November 24, 4:30PM – 6:30PM
  • Storytelling and Video Production, December 2, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
  • Build Your Own Voice App, December 12, 2:30PM – 4:30PM
  • Python Programming, December 18, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
  • You Can Code!, December 19, 12:30PM – 2:30PM
  • Game Design, December 28-29, 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Z-kai Learning Lab: After-School STEM Courses, Ages 5-16

After School, Virtual/Online

Z-kai Learning Lab, in Arlington, is an after-school STEM program for ages 5-16. Courses run two hours per week, online or offline and are designed to instill 21st-century skills and cross-curricular knowledge. For more information or a free trial, email info@zkai-usa.com or call 781-914-3737. Registration is open now for winter courses:

  • STEM and Literacy (ages 5-9)
  • Robotics Basic (ages 5-11)
  • Robotics STEAM (ages 10-11)
  • Robotics Advanced (ages 11-13)
  • Javascript Coding (ages 9+)
  • Python (ages 9+)
  • Zoom Up Math (ages 6-11)

Online Math Center Launches After-School Tutoring, Grades 5-12

After School, Virtual/Online

Online Math Center (OMC) is a newly launched math tutoring company offering online after-school algebra and geometry lessons for middle and high school students. OMC aims to be “creative, bold, free-thinking, and rigorous.” Classes are interactive and augmented with games, with an average of 5 students meeting for 1-2 hours, three times a week. A free trial is available, as is individual tutoring. For more information, call 978-395-2026.