For three decades, the American Savings Foundation has made after‑school programming a central pillar of its youth investment strategy in New Britain. Over the years, the Foundation has built long‑standing relationships with many of New Britain’s most trusted organizations serving middle school youth.
Grades 6-8
Free
3:00pm – 8:00pm, Monday - Thursday
3:00pm – 6:00pm, Friday
This program engages middle school students in enrichment activities that support physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well‑being in a safe, positive environment.
Grade 6 - 8
Free
2:50pm - 5:45pm, Monday–Friday
Schools: DiLoreto, Pulaski, and Slade
https://newbritainct.myrec.com
Exercise the Right Choice, which runs at Pulaski, DiLoretto, and Slade Middle Schools, provides youth with leadership and advocacy development through the program’s support of peer-led decision making, activities and community projects and engagement. It uses a curriculum that focuses on character development framework that emphasizes accountability and positive citizenship and helps youth develop soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and emotional regulation
Grade 6 - 8
Free
2:30pm – 5:30pm, Monday - Thursday
One of the oldest after school programs in New Britain, OIC has mastered supporting youth during their critical transitional years of life. Students can expect comprehensive research-based curriculum that provides social-emotional learning, mental health support, leadership development, and teen pregnancy prevention.
Grade 6 - 8
Free
2:30pm- 5:30pm, Monday–Friday
Operates during school half days and vacations
https://www.pathways-senderos.org
Providing a close-knit family atmosphere where students can relax, be themselves while learning conflict resolution skills, positive decision making, financial literacy, and healthy relationships. Time is carved out for homework time, activities, and recreation.
Program for female identifying and non-binary youth
Grades 6 - 8
Free
2:30PM - 6:00PM, Monday - Friday (Closed Wednesdays)
The STRIVE program engages middle school girls by providing enrichment activities in literacy, STEM, and health and wellness while fostering confidence, social skills, and readiness for high school. Programs are held at Slade and Pulaski Middle Schools.