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Join our students on their trip around the world!

July 17, 2023

The theme of Aspire’s 2023 six-week summer camp is Around the World, highlighting the diverse cultural experiences of our students, who collectively speak 13 different…

Aspire Afterschool Learning is Grateful for Outgoing Board Members

June 21, 2023

Outgoing Board Members Played a Key Role in Strengthening Local Partnerships Aspire Afterschool Learning announces that four members of its board of directors have fulfilled…

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week

April 24, 2023

The week of April 24-28 is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week and here at Aspire, we’re excited to kick the week off with a behind-the-scenes look…

Investing in Thriving Futures

March 27, 2023

For over 25 years, Aspire Afterschool Learning has centered the needs of our students and families. From doubling the number of hours that we served…

Mid-Year Progress Update

March 7, 2023

More South Arlington students than ever are receiving high-quality, holistic afterschool and summer support. In 2019, before the impacts of pandemic school closures, 49% of…

Afterschool’s Role in Closing the Opportunity Gap

December 7, 2022

Afterschool Nationwide Nationwide, for every one child enrolled in an afterschool program, three are on a waitlist. While over nine in ten parents report satisfaction…

A Letter from Our Executive Director: Solutions to Ensure All Students Succeed

October 14, 2022

As students return to the classroom, the lingering impact of the pandemic and missed learning remains. Pandemic-related missed learning impacts all students, but has a…

Returning “Home,” Former Aspire! Students Volunteer During Summer Camp

August 19, 2022

How did you spend your summer vacations in high school? For some of Aspire!’s former students, the answer is volunteering their time to help with…

Aspire! Students See Themselves in the Careers of Tomorrow at Mastercard

August 11, 2022

In August, our middle school and Carlin Springs elementary students had the opportunity to visit Mastercard, a Platinum sponsor for Aspire!’s fall event, to explore…

Notes from Camp: Weeks Three and Four

July 28, 2022

It’s hard to believe that we’re already more than halfway through our summer learning camp. During our full-day programming, students have the opportunity to participate…

Notes from Camp: Weeks One and Two

July 18, 2022

Aspire!’s six-week summer learning camp is in full swing, providing our students with a wide variety of experiences and activities that accelerate academic achievement, build…

Aspire!’s 2022 Camp Theme Is… COMMUNICATIONS!

June 9, 2022

Aspire! will open our doors this June to over 100+ historically underserved Arlington students in grades 3rd through 8th for six weeks of high-quality, full-day…

Aspire!’s first student showcase a resounding success and sees record opening summer camp enrollment during parent night.

May 13, 2022

On Thursday, May 5th, Aspire! welcomed new and returning families for a record-setting summer camp registration night, demonstrating the urgent need and demand for quality,…