About Us
After-school programs emerged in response to a community need: providing a safe, supervised environment for children during the critical hours before and after school. Today, we proudly operate in 128 elementary and middle schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. At the core of our initiative lies the commitment to fostering physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in every child, setting them on a path to success.

Our Mission
To provide a nurturing environment where students can grow and develop their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual skills, ensuring their readiness for life's challenges.

Our Vision
To be the leading choice for families seeking affordable, quality enrichment for their children, seamlessly integrating academic support and creative exploration in a secure and fun environment.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive Activities: Daily plans include homework assistance, academic enrichment, art, crafts, indoor/outdoor games, and field trips.
• Affordability & Accessibility: We strive to keep our programs affordable with fees approved by the school district. HOST also accepts School Readiness Childcare Certificates.
• Nutrition: A daily snack is provided to all students, ensuring their well-being and readiness to engage in all activities.
• Qualified Staff: Our team comprises district-certified teachers, college students, local high school OJT students, and retired personnel. Each member undergoes rigorous screening and is fingerprinted through the school district’s human resources department.
• Safety First: We take the safety and security of our students seriously. They are always supervised and released only to individuals authorized on their registration form.

Commitment to Fairness
The district remains steadfast in its commitment to fairness and equity. Discrimination in employment terms, conditions, or access to our programs and activities is strictly prohibited, aligning with our Non-Discrimination Statement.

The current enrollment in grades K-8 is 8,200 in 128 HOST school site programs.
LaShawn Johnson, HOST Department Manager
Paul Schale, Technology Program Manager
Lakeila Hamilton, Operations Program Manager