After School Overview

NSNP’s youth programs cater to 50 children daily between the ages of 6 and 18. NSNP serves the working parent of these children by providing a safe and supervised environment for the children during the standard workday. The youth receive homework aid, recreation time, and enrichment activities. The NSNP After School Program is a low cost service to local families and strives to engage youth in educational and character enhancement programs. From these services, children build self-esteem and coping skills that enable them to make positive life choices. The youth NSNP targets reside in households in the West Kensington area of Philadelphia.

After School Program Starts Thursday, September 4th
Download forms here and return to NSNP. All 4 forms must be completed.
Please call NSNP for help filling out forms.
Application, Emergency Contact List, Child Health Assessment, Sign Out Procedure

Prodigies
Prodigies is a leadership development program for youth ages 14-17. Currently, Prodigies is doing media/computer arts, theatre, a youth advisory council, and an entrepreneurial silk-screening project.

Environmental Ambassadors
Park Patrol was started by two teenagers concerned about their environment, particularly Norris Square Park. Since then, Park Patrol has grown into a corps of young adults (ages 12-13) who maintain Norris Square Park during after school hours with extended hours during the summer months. Park Patrol provides a peer support group for youth, encourages positive interests and steers youth away from drugs and violence. Weekly clean-ups, recycling, monitoring trees, and educating neighbors are all aspects the job. The group also engages in field trips and other fun, educational, and outward bound activities.

CULTURAL AMBASSADORS
Children ages 6-11 are NSNP’s youngest participants in the program. These children receive homework aid and recreation time in Norris Square Park on a daily basis. Latino dance, African drumming, gardening, cooking, arts and crafts, computer classes and drama are just some of the activities offered. Children also play sports, non-competitive games, go on field trips. The After School program is designed for children to explore their world, learn their own value and develop a positive sense of self.

For more After School Program information call (215) 634-2227 or
email asafer[at]nsnp.com or ccarkhuff[at]nsnp.com.

NSNP's After School Program is funded by Philadelphia Safe & Sound, The Empowerment Group, Hispanics in Philanthropy, PEW Charitable Trusts, & United Way

Neida and Kids during Lecture