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Middle-school students build a robot with a tutor

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After school

After-School & STEM

After school, kids come to us for homework help, tutoring, science and art projects, and a meal. Staff and volunteers are there to help.

What happens after school

When school lets out, children come to The Determination Center. Staff and volunteers help them with homework and tutor them in the subjects they find hard.

Once the homework is done, there is time for projects. Kids work on science and technology, including some coding, and on art and music.

Children in our programs also eat with us, and we take field trips around Syracuse and beyond. Our mentors check in with the kids, encourage them, and talk with them about responsibility and healthy habits.

Who it is for

School-age children and teens in Syracuse who need a safe place to go after school.

Where

The after-school program meets at 344 East Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210.

What is included

What your child gets

Homework help and tutoring

Help with the work kids bring home, and extra practice where they are behind.

STEM projects

Hands-on science and technology, including coding.

Art and music

Creative projects the kids make themselves.

Mentoring

Adults who check in with each child and encourage them.

Meals

Children in our programs get breakfast, lunch and dinner with us.

Field trips

Trips around Syracuse and beyond.

Donate

Help keep the after-school program open.

Your support keeps programs like this running for Syracuse families. Donations are tax-deductible.