Successful after school programs

 Successful after school programs

What marks a successful after school program? What are the things that you

should look for when enrolling your child into one such program? Other 

than the obvious advantage of learning something new, successful programs 

incorporate many things that help the development of the child. 

Development of social skills is one of the more important objectives of a 

good after school program. In a recent survey, parents indicated that 

while they do want their children to respect others, they also wanted them 

to imbibe skills like getting along with other children and getting used 

to children outside the immediate circle of friends. Many children find it 

difficult to make new friends and get along with people outside their 

group. 

Good after school programs place special emphasis on security and safety. 

They keep children out of trouble and keep them safe. A good after school 

program should be fun, especially when the children are young. If the 

activity is fun, you will not have to worry about keeping him interested 

or motivated. To be effective, programs should be organized and 

structured. They must also suit the age of the child. The child must be 

aware of the purpose of the program, and must be convinced that they are 

attending the programs to accomplish something.