Explore the following organizations offering a range of after-school programs and valuable resources. To access class schedules and discover their latest offerings, we recommend visiting their respective websites or reaching out to them directly.
Please note that Ainsworth PTA neither sponsors, supervises, nor endorses after-school classes and clubs. All information listed here is directly provided by the activity providers themselves.
If you would like to have your organization’s name included in this list, please contact us at ainsworthptainfo@gmail.com. We’d be happy to assist you.
Ainsworth After School Enrichment Program (AASEP) – AASEP is a non-profit, certified center for children who attend Ainsworth Elementary School. AASEP is located on the school grounds and is governed by a board of parents derived of families currently attending our program. The program is managed by professionals hired by the board of Directors.
Boy Scouts of America Grade school girls and boys welcome. Contact: cubscoutpack256@gmail.com
Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington – contact: serviceunitmanager.su13@gmail.com
FIRST Lego League and FIRST Junior
If you are interested in starting a team (FIRST Jr. is K-3rd grade, FIRST is for 4th-8th graders), the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program website has helpful information: http://www.ortop.org
Workshops for prospective coaches and mentors: Workshops – ORTOP Website
Khan Academy Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Click here to start exploring.
The Multnomah Public Library has free live homework help after school, just sign in and get help. Also available in Spanish. Click here to start using the Homework Center.
The Oregon School of Arts
The Oregon School of Arts at OSA offers fun art classes for kids ages 8 – 14.
- After-School Art Class on Tuesdays from 4p – 5:30p. Discover the power of art through fun, creative lessons covering a variety of mediums and subject matter.
- Beginning Watercolor will start on Wednesday, April 16 from 4:15p – 5:45p. Students will learn the basic techniques used in watercolor painting.
Scholarships are available. Learn more by clicking here. | Note: there is free on-site parking.
Runner2Runner – Grades: 1st – 5th | Location: Duniway Track | Season: 09/18 to 11/01 | Dates: Mon. and Wed. (2x per week) – Meets are usually Thurs. (bi-weekly and OPTIONAL) | Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Register: HERE | Questions: howard@runner2runner.com
Spanish Thru Art – Flyer for Spanish classes Contact: AnaMaria Beard at fusion345@aol.com
Tutoring (Private) at Ainsworth – Tutoring in Reading, Writing & Math at Ainsworth. Contact: Kirsten Player-Smith (503) 317-5235 e-mail: solve4ytutoring@gmail.com Solve 4 Y Tutoring flyer
Ukulele Classes – Classes are 12 weeks starting the week of September 18th through December 13, 2023 at Ainsworth. No class on the week of 11/20.
- Tuesday 2:15-3pm 3-5th in Ms. Dalla Corte’s Classroom #25
- Thursday 2:15-3pm K-2nd in Ms. Dalla Corte’s Classroom #25
The link to register is https://ukuleleportland.com/afterschool/
Yoga Playgrounds– Classes are on Tuesdays from 2:15-3:15 at Ainsworth. The first class will be on Tuesday, September 20, 2023 and will run a 12-week session that will end on December 12, 2023. Register here.