After School Program
Get connected with Northwest Community Center’s exciting After School Program for youth ages 5–18. Our programs provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where young people can learn, grow, and thrive after school.
Our elementary program focuses on academic enrichment, youth development, and educational activities designed to support student achievement. Our teen program provides academic enrichment, leadership development, career awareness, and life skills activities that help prepare youth for future success. A dinner snack is provided daily for all participants.
Financial assistance is available through YWCA Child Care Solutions for families who qualify.
Program Activities
Participants have access to a variety of academic, recreational, and enrichment opportunities, including:
- Group Building Activities
- Tutoring and Homework Assistance
- Mentoring
- Activities that Support Mental Wellness
- Health and Fitness Activities
- Character Building Initiatives
- Youth Learning Garden
- Leadership Development
- Career Awareness Activities
- Indoor and Outdoor Recreation
2026–2027 Program Details
Program Dates: Beginning August 13, 2026
Days & Times: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Ages Served: 5–18 Years Old
Registration Fee: $25 per child
Daily Fee: $18 per day (Ages 5–12)
Teen Program (Ages 13–18): No Fee
Summer Camp
NWCC Summer Camp 2026 – 1st–8th Grade!
Fun, safe, and engaging activities for youth and teens! Kids enjoy recreation, crafts, reading club, and field trips, while teens participate in leadership workshops, career awareness, tech and team building activities. Breakfast, lunch, and a dinner snack are provided daily. Registration opens March 9th, 2026. Call 815-964-6885 for more info!
2026 Details:
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm | June 1st – July 31st (Based on RPS 205 calendar)
- 8:30am-5:30pm 1st-5th grade
- 11:30am-5:30pm 6th-8th grade
- $25 Registration fee per/child, $45 for two or more children
- $35 per/day fee
- YWCA Child Care Assistance accepted – must be approved prior to enrollment
- Click here to register online
- Summer Camp Flyer 2026
Let’s Talk – Teen Program
The Let’s Talk Teen Program is ran by the Kendel Sherman Foundation. This program is for high school aged youth and focuses on life skills, job skills, college prep, more. The program operates on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 1:00pm-2:30pm. Please call for more information.
Jr. Tackle – Northwest Knights
NWCC offers Junior Tackle football for youth, ages 6-11 years, with divisions covering lightweight and flyweight age brackets. NWCC Junior tackle program was developed in the mid-1990’s as a way to offer a competitive, but safe and family friendly, character development opportunity for the youth. For questions and more information, please contact Terrance Beloch at (815) 519-5264.