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The critical need for after-school programs extends beyond the children who attend them. Their positive effects have far-reaching results that can build stronger communities, generation over generation. At New York City’s FasTracKids, the team takes pride in each and every child and the powerful role they can play in their own successes and the future of their families and communities.

Here are three reasons why after-school programs have such a positive effect on children and the community at large:

  • after school programsKids Need It: After-school programs offer more than a safe place to pass the time. At FasTracKids, they also provide critical access to stimulating, STEM-based learning techniques that support academic performance. Building upon the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach and adding subjects like art, music, and handwriting, the FasTracKids program promotes learning cleverly disguised as fun.
  • Parents Need It: As the number of single-parent families and dual-working-parent families continues to increase in this country, after-school programs provide an excellent solution for parents who need to bridge the gap between school dismissal and the end of the workday. Parents can rest assured knowing their children are in good hands.
  • Communities Need It: Children and teens who are focused on education and achievement through after-school programs reduce their exposure to risk-taking behavior, such as gang participation, drug experimentation, or sexual activity. When the youth of a community are engaged and adjusted in the direction of positive pursuits, happy, healthy communities can truly thrive.

Ready to enroll your child in one of New York City’s best after-school programs? Contact FasTracKids today to schedule a tour or a free trial class. Connect on Facebook and Twitter, and give the school a call at (347) 983-2229 with any questions about their enrichment programs

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