Youth In Need’s Out-of-School Time Programs (OST) provide before- and after-school services for school-age children between the ages of 5 and 12. Services are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. OST is funded by ARCHS (Area Resources for Community and Human Services) and operates in nine St. Louis City Public Schools (Carondelet Leadership Academy, Froebel Elementary, Mann Elementary, Meramec Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, Pierre Laclede Elementary, Sigel Elementary, Walbridge CEC Elementary and Woodward Elementary). OST uses a curriculum that views all children as individuals. As such, each child is viewed for his or her individual strengths and given ongoing opportunities to build on those strengths.

 

OST follows a “Multiple Intelligences” approach that focuses on eight areas that help children build their own knowledge, drawing from past experiences, and interacting with materials based on their interests and curiosity. The eight areas of focus include: Linguistic intelligence ("word smart"), Logical-Mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart"), Spatial intelligence ("picture smart"), Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("music smart"), Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart"), Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart") and Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart").

 

During the school year, children enjoy a hot meal each day. During the summer, children may participate in field trips.

 

Eligibility, Enrollment and Cost
Any child between the ages of 5 and 12 is eligible to participate in this free program. Transportation to and from the program sites is the responsibility of the child’s parent or guardian. 

Contact
To enroll or to learn more about the program, parents or guardians can call 314-268-1501 or e-mail. View the OST brochure.