Afterschool Enrichment

Our WonderKids Afterschool Enrichment Program is nature-based and art-focused, and encourages resiliency by sparking children's creativity and confidence. We are now hiring for the 25/26 school year. If you are interested in working with us, please check out our Employment page.

This school year, WonderKids Afterschool explores “Here, There, and Everywhere”—a journey through theater, visual arts, and global games where kids build creativity, confidence, and connection.

In the 10-week Fall Session, WonderKids will build social-emotional skills while using the arts to help us understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Guided by a team of inspiring teaching artists, kids will practice collaboration, respect, and self-expression while creating original projects they can be proud of.

Enrichment Leaders:

Taryn Noelle is a singer, actor, and director who brings her love of theater, music, and movement to help kids build confidence and creativity on stage. Taryn will be leading theater, music, and movement games that spark confidence and teamwork, leading toward an original piece written and performed by the kids.

Beth Meachem is a visual artist whose nature-inspired projects encourage patience, imagination, and a deep connection to the environment. Beth will be leading nature-inspired art projects that unfold over several weeks, encouraging patience, creativity, and deep engagement with the natural world as well as hands-on art sessions where kids choose a project and create something they can take home the very same day.

Sherif Alao, from Nigeria, shares traditional games, culture, and sports to teach collaboration, respect, and the joy of play across cultures. Kids will learn the fundamentals of ping pong with Sherif while practicing focus, coordination, and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive setting. Sherif will also teach kids traditional Nigerian games and stories, learning collaboration and respect as well as how play connects neighbors across cultures.